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Overview

This urban walk, with its mix of old and new, follows the boundary of the City of London as marked out  by fourteen cast-iron dragons. On our route anti-clockwise from London Bridge we will see the dragons at key locations including Tower Hill, Aldgate, Bishopsgate,  Chancery Lane and Temple. After arriving at the two original Coal Exchange dragons on Victoria Embankment we will continue along the Thames, crossing over Blackfriars Bridge to return to London Bridge station. There will be a detour to the Barbican Centre for lunch via historic London Wall Place.

Mainly pavement walking along busy thoroughfares or quiet back streets. Many street crossings and a few flights of steep steps.  Multiple drop out points. 

Toilets:  London Bridge station and the Barbican Centre

Lunch:  Barbican Centre: picnic advisable as cafe may be busy.

Train: London Bridge station (Zone 1) is served by the Jubilee and Underground lines and by Thameslink, Southern Trains and Southeastern Trains. 

 

Friday, 29 November 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 32936 80188
Nearest postcode:
SE1 9SP
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Start time:
10:30 am

Meet inside London Bridge Railway station at the exit to Tooley Street, opposite the Hays Galleria.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking