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Routes England LondonRiverside
A Scenic Bridge Walk close to the South Bank
Riverside, London, England
Riverside, London, England

A Scenic Bridge Walk close to the South Bank

Length2.5 mi
Elev. Gain196.8 ft
Est. Steps6000
River
Scenic views
City walk
Created by roger

A Scenic Bridge Walk close to the South Bank Introduction

A Scenic Bridge Walk close to the South Bank is a 2.5 mile (6,000-step) route located near Riverside, London, England. This route has an elevation gain of about 196.8 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
On the South Bank, this route links at least eight landmark bridges, as a cultural center. This route including the Globe Theatre, South Bank Centre, Tate Modern and several famous museums.

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Attractions Near A Scenic Bridge Walk close to the South Bank

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Oxo Tower

Tourist Attraction
The Oxo Tower is a building with a prominent tower on the south bank of the River Thames in London. The building has mixed use as Oxo Tower Wharf containing a set of design, arts and crafts shops on the ground and first floors with two galleries, Bargehouse and gallery@oxo. The OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie is on the eighth floor, which is the roof-top level with fine and casual dining.

The Clink

Tourist Attraction
The Clink was a prison in Southwark, England, which operated from the 12th century until 1780. The prison served the Liberty of the Clink, a local manor area owned by the Bishop of Winchester rather than by the reigning monarch. As the Liberty owner, the Bishop kept all revenues from the Clink Liberty, and could put people in prison for failing to make their payments.

Sea Containers House

Tourist Attraction
Sea Containers House is a prominent building on the south bank of the River Thames in London.

The London Bridge Experience

Tourist Attraction
The London Bridge Experience is a tourist attraction in Southwark, London, England, on the south bank of the River Thames. Guests are led by actors on a tour through moments in London's history, including Boudicca's battles with the Romans, and The Great Fire of London.

London Pride (sculpture)

Tourist Attraction
London Pride is a sculpture by the British artist Frank Dobson located on Queen's Walk on London's South Bank. The sculpture was given Grade II listed status in January 2016. The sculpture depicts two nude women, it sits on a slate platform, with an inscription carved by David Kindersley in front of the piece that reads:'LONDON PRIDE / FRANK DOBSON CBE RA / 1886–1963 / Commissioned for / THE FESTIVAL OF BRITAIN 1951 / GIVEN BY MARY DOBSON 1987 / AND PLACED ON THE SOUTH BANK / Assisted generously by Lynton Property & Revisionary Plc and / The Henry Moore Foundation / ARTS COUNCIL OF GREAT BRITAIN'.

Winchester Palace

Historical
Winchester Palace was a 12th-century palace which served as the London townhouse of the Bishops of Winchester. It was located in the parish of Southwark in Surrey, on the south bank of the River Thames (opposite the City of London) on what is now Clink Street in the London Borough of Southwark, near St Saviour's Church which later became Southwark Cathedral.

South Bank

Place
South Bank is an entertainment and commercial district in central London, next to the River Thames opposite the City of Westminster. It forms a narrow strip of riverside land within the London Borough of Lambeth (where it adjoins Albert Embankment) and the London Borough of Southwark, (where it adjoins Bankside).

London Bridge Hospital

Hospital
The London Bridge Hospital is a private hospital on the south bank of the River Thames in London.

Jubilee Walkway

Place
The Jubilee Walkway is an official walking route in London. It was originally opened as the Silver Jubilee Walkway to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's accession; the Queen herself opened it on 9 June 1977 during her silver jubilee celebrations. The intention was to connect many of London's major tourist attractions and it is now one of seven such walks within the Mayor of London's strategic walking routes.

Beargarden

Place
The Beargarden or Bear Pit was the facility for bear-baiting, bull-baiting, and other "animal sports" in the London area during the 16th and 17th centuries, from the Elizabethan era to the English Restoration period. Samuel Pepys visited the venue in 1666 and described it as "a rude and nasty pleasure".

Comments

Richard
2025/08/25
Last updated: Dec 1, 2025

Route Details

Length

2.5 mi

Elev. Gain

196.8 ft

Est. Steps

6000
Created by
roger
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