The Jubilee Walkway Section 2

Walks, England, Greater London, Southwark
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The Jubilee Walkway Section 2

South Bank, London

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  • 2 hours / 5.5km
  • 940

The Eastern Loop: A 5.5km circular walk along the Thames taking in the sights of the Tate Modern, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London.

  • Public toilets
  • Refreshments
  • Great views
  • Child friendly
  • Water feature
  • Public transport

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  1. Step 1: Welcome to the Jubilee Walkway Section 2! This Eastern Loop is a circular walk which starts and ends at the Tate Modern, passing through the heart of the City. Look out for the Jubilee Walkway discs o the pavement as you go.

  2. Step 2: The nearest tube to the Tate Modern is Blackfriars. Or you can start on the north bank of Millennium Bridge to access Mansion House or St Paul’s stations.

  3. From outside the Tate Modern, head east to follow the River Thames downstream towards The Shard. The river should be on your left.

    Step 3: From outside the Tate Modern, head east to follow the River Thames downstream towards The Shard. The river should be on your left.

  4. Pass Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. It’s a reconstruction of the original theatre which was built in 1599.

    Step 4: Pass Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. It’s a reconstruction of the original theatre which was built in 1599.

  5. Continue along Bankside and head through the tunnel under Southwark Bridge.

    Step 5: Continue along Bankside and head through the tunnel under Southwark Bridge.

  6. You are walking along the south bank Thames Path National Trail for this first stretch.

    Step 6: You are walking along the south bank Thames Path National Trail for this first stretch.

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