THE CITY OF LONDON COLLECTION (C2) 14.4 km
- philip carey
- Nov 20, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Jan 12
Discover the City of London and the route into Central London
THE EXPERIENCE
This collection of five riverside routes takes you around the City of London from the Tower of London in the east, past its modern skyscrapers and its historic financial centre, along the riverside to St Paul’s Cathedral, before charting a route to Central London through Smithfield, Holborn and the Inns of Court
This collection is part 2 of 4 that make up the Across London Visual Marathon - see the end of this blog for more information.
MAP OF THE ROUTE
All of the 5 routes start and end at metro stations, and this map shows how they are all connected.
The COLLECTION GOOGLE and STRAVA MAPS below can be used to fix your location on the collection’s route map and your progress along it
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FIVE INDIVIDUAL ROUTES IN THIS COLLECTION
ROUTE 6 - The Tower, Old Billingsgate, Shard – 1.5 km
Discover London’s most historic and oldest areas, from the Tower of London to London Bridge. This area has been associated with power, defence, river trade and commerce for over a thousand years, shaping the capital’s development and identity.
High-Speed Route Preview - 3:18
See the route from a runner's perspective—as if you were sprinting at over 40 km/h.
Start: Tower Hill Station
Finish: London Bridge Station
Detailed Guide Link
Maps: Google Map | Strava Map
ROUTE 7 - London Bridge, to the Tower of London - 2.9 km
This riverside route offers a perfect blend of historical sights and stunning riverside views of the City of London. It also demonstrates how effectively the industrious Port of London has been redeveloped into vibrant modern spaces whilst preserving its heritage.
High-Speed Route Preview (4:46)
See the route from a runner's perspective—as if you were sprinting at over 40 km/h.
Start: London Bridge Station
Finish: Tower Hill Station
Detailed guide: Link
Maps: Google Map | Strava Map
ROUTE 8 -The City of London Tour 4.0 km
This route explores the City of London from the Tower of London to its eastern edge in Aldgate, through its skyscrapers, historical financial centre and iconic buildings, and then back across London Bridge to the lively streets of Southwark
High-Speed Route Preview (5:00)
See the route from a runner's perspective—as if you were sprinting at over 40 km/h.
Route Overview
Start: Tower Hill Station
Finish: London Bridge Station
Detailed Guide: Link
Maps: Google Map | Strava Map
ROUTE 9 - From Borough Market to St Paul’s Cathedral - 2.0 km
Discover the riverside views and its sights as you pass Borough Market, Shakespeare’s Globe, the Millennium Bridge and Tate Modern, as you make your way towards the magnificent dome of St Paul’s Cathedral.
High-Speed Route Preview (3:34)
See the route from a runner's perspective—as if you were sprinting at over 40 km/h.
Route Overview
Start: London Bridge Station
Finish: St Paul's Station
Detailed Guide: Link
Maps: Google Map | Strava Map
ROUTE 10 - The Old Bailey to Central London 4.0 km
Discover the riverside views and its sights as you pass Borough Market, Shakespeare’s Globe, the Millennium Bridge and Tate Modern, as you make your way towards the magnificent dome of St Paul’s Cathedral
High-Speed Route Preview (5:40)
See the route from a runner's perspective—as if you were sprinting at over 40 km/h.
Route Overview
Start: St Paul's Station
Finish: Covent Garden Station
Detailed Guide: Link
Maps: Google Map | Strava Map
ABOUT THE ACROSS LONDON VISUAL MARATHON
The Across London Visual Marathon takes in most of London’s iconic sights, from the Thames Barrier in the east to Hyde Park in the west. It’s designed to help you discover London with purpose, immersing you in the city’s rich history, vibrant culture, and visual splendour through interactive self-guided routes.
These routes form four distinct collections, each with its own unique history and character.
This collection of five riverside routes takes you through East London and into the City of London. It passes through the historic London Docklands, stretching from the Royal Victoria Dock in the east to St Katharine Dock by the Tower of London. It is a wonderful journey through history, trade and regeneration that is quiet, scenic and full of surprises
This collection of five riverside routes takes you around the City of London from the Tower of London in the east, past its modern skyscrapers and its historic financial centre, along the riverside to St Paul’s Cathedral, before charting a route to Central London through Smithfield, Holborn and the Inns of Court.
This collection of three routes takes you on a journey through many of the main areas of Central London, passing its most iconic sights. These include the main entertainment and attraction areas, the seats of power around Westminster, the splendour of the royal courts, palaces and parks, and the main luxury shopping route.
This collection of three high-class routes in the West End of London takes you through the grandeur of Regency London architecture, through the wonderful landscaped gardens of Regent’s Park, the shopping areas of Marylebone and Oxford Street, and then through the affluent areas in Mayfair to Hyde Park Corner.
THIS IS A MAP OF THE WHOLE ROUTE AND THE DIFFERENT COLLECTIONS
