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West London Group

We are the West London Ramblers, mainly covering Ealing and Hounslow, but open to all. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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
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Overview

BOOKING REQUIRED: This is an easy walk which starts at St. Paul's and ends at Smithfield. There are toilets at Paternoster Square by St. Paul's and the Tower of London.  Coffee or water break at the Tower. Mostly pavement walking so trainers or comfortable walking shoes recommended. Recommend wrapping up well as the riverside and City can be windy!

To book please message Helen on 07792 957304

Saturday, 22 November 2025
Start time:
1:30 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

The walk follows land reclaimed from the Thames where Londoners built warehouses for local grain and spices and furs from the Baltic. We will walk under modern London Bridge and if possible see a model of old London Bridge in St. Magnus. Before the Tower of London we can visit All Hallows which has medieval statues and brasses in the crypt. The Tower survived the fire and bombs unlike much of the rest of the city.  After the Tower there are the remains of the Roman wall which was raised in height during the medieval period.  You will see the remains of a monastery and a hospital for the victims of the Black Death. The walk will end at St. Bartholomew the Great. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 32057 81151
Nearest postcode:
EC4M 8AE
what3words:
pages.potato.loft
Start time:
1:30 pm

Meet in front of the Coop store opposite exit to St. Paul's tube

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 31943 81701
Nearest postcode:
EC1A 7NT
what3words:
also.audit.crops
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

Finish outside St. Bartholomew the Great church

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