Illuminated River walk
A Central London evening stroll all about 14 lit Thames Bridges
Length |
9.3 km (up to) Net Walking Time: 2 to 2 ½ hours |
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Ascent |
Negligible |
Walk Notes |
Illuminated River is an artwork by light artist Leo Villareal which illuminates a number of Central London Thames Bridges with the help of cutting edge LED technology and custom software, producing sequenced patterns across the bridge structures.
For more information on the artwork, its creators, maps and drone photos and videos, click here to get to the project’s website. |
Walk Options |
Short Walks - The route from Tower Hill to Battersea Power Station enables only views of Tower Bridge and Albert Bridge, but leads under or across the other 12 bridges. Plentiful Underground and Mainline Stations as well as bus stops on or just off the route enable shorter walks. Diversions are shown on the route map in three places:
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Eat/Drink |
Various restaurants, bars and cafés are passed en route and there is plenty of choice at Battersea Power Station, either inside the former Power Station or along the new streets around it and in the adjacent railway arches. Iconic pubs passed en route are:
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Help Us! |
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By Car |
Start EC3N 4DJ Map Directions Finish SW11 8AL Map Directions |
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Help |
National Rail: 03457 48 49 50 • Traveline (bus times): 0871 200 22 33 (12p/min) • TFL (London) : 0343 222 1234 |
Version |
Feb-24 Thomas G |
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