Tower Hill to Nelson Docks

Walks, England, Greater London, Tower Hamlets
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Tower Hill to Nelson Docks

Tower Bridge to Greenland Dock

by lescades

  • 52 minutes / 4.2km
  • 58

Start at Tower Hill and across Tower Bridge to join some of the Southbank Thames Path.

  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • History
  • Dog friendly

Walk preview

Map preview for Tower Hill to Nelson Docks
  1. Start at Tower Hill Station by the statue of Trajan.

    Step 1: Start at Tower Hill Station by the statue of Trajan.

  2. You’ll find some of London Wall here built 200 AD.

    Step 2: You’ll find some of London Wall here built 200 AD.

  3. Step 3: Head through the underpass under Tower Hill road then turn left to walk on the perimeter path around the Tower of London.

  4. The Shard can be seen here behind the Tower of London.

    Step 4: The Shard can be seen here behind the Tower of London.

  5. Step 5: Head up to Tower Bridge to cross it.

  6. Look up to the towers as you cross Tower Bridge.

    Step 6: Look up to the towers as you cross Tower Bridge.

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