C30 East London Riverside Tour (Thames Barrier to Canary Wharf)

INTRODUCTION

This collection of three routes focuses on the riverside locations of East London between the Thames Barrier and Canary Wharf.

The R1 Thames Barrier to Royal Victoria Dock route takes you past the Thames Barrier, the Royal Victoria Dock, the ExCel London, the IFS Cloud Cable Car, and the new City Hall.

The R2 Royal Victoria to East India route explores the Royal Victoria Docks by City Hall, Trinity Wharf, Leamouth Peninsular, East India Dock Basin and Reserve, and Virginia Wharf Quay.

The R3 East India to Canary Wharf route takes you into the heart of the old West India Docks with Poplar Dock, Blackwall Basin, Canada Square, South Dock and Canary Wharf.

MAP OF THE WHOLE ROUTE

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INDIVIDUAL ROUTE INFORMATION

(Use the link to view the detailed guide for each route)

Here, you can find all the information you need in one place, allowing you to explore the collection at your own pace, whether you do all three in one go or individually over a few days.

Route - R1 Thames Barrier to Royal Victoria Dock

Station Start - Pontoon Dock DLR

Station End - Royal Victoria DLR

Distance in km - 3.13

Route - R2 Royal Victoria to East India

Station Start - Royal Victoria DLR

Station End - East India DLR

Distance in km - 3.06

Route - R3 East India to Canary Wharf

Station Start - East India DLR

Station End - Canary Wharf

Distance in km - 1.96

WHAT THE ROUTE LOOKS LIKE AT SPEED (8 KM IN 3 MINUTES)

BEST TIME

Morning - The best time to do this route is on weekends in the early morning when it is quiet, the lighting is at its best, and there are not many people about

Day - Most of this route will be reasonably quiet during the day except around the ExCell Centre, City Hall, Trinity Wharf and Canary Wharf

Evenings - Quiet in most places

To get to know the area, it's recommended that you repeat the route several times to familiarize yourself with the places along the way and start building your unique relationships with this area of London.

WHAT TO SEE