Bermondsey Step-Free River Trail

Walks, England, Greater London, Southwark
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Bermondsey Step-Free River Trail

Southwark, London

by activethames

  • 1hr 30m / 3.2km
  • 81

A step-free walk through Southwark featuring Bermondsey, London Bridge & Shad Thames. Follows a section of the Thames Path. Fantastic views.

  • Wheel friendly
  • Water feature
  • Public transport
  • History
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly

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  1. Welcome to this waterside walk around Bermondsey. This jaunt starts at London Bridge. Head to the exit on Duke Street Hill. Read more👇🏼

    Step 1: Welcome to this waterside walk around Bermondsey. This jaunt starts at London Bridge. Head to the exit on Duke Street Hill. Read more👇🏼

  2. Step 2: Did you know the original London Bridge was once a fire station. It opened at Tooley Street way back in 1836 and only had two platforms.

  3. Cross over Duke Street Hill towards the start of Tooley Street. You should see the white Art Deco St Olaf House ahead.

    Step 3: Cross over Duke Street Hill towards the start of Tooley Street. You should see the white Art Deco St Olaf House ahead.

  4. St Olaf House was built between 1928 and 1932 for the Hay's Wharf Company, who owned wharves along the River Thames.

    Step 4: St Olaf House was built between 1928 and 1932 for the Hay's Wharf Company, who owned wharves along the River Thames.

  5. To the left of St Olaf House, look for this opening that leads to step-free access to the Thames Path.

    Step 5: To the left of St Olaf House, look for this opening that leads to step-free access to the Thames Path.

  6. Continue ahead through the passageway and turn right at the end.

    Step 6: Continue ahead through the passageway and turn right at the end.

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