Geo-Trips :: The Thames Path through London
London
A walk from London Bridge Station, Wed, 25 Aug 2010 by Nigel Chadwick
This is a 25 mile stretch of the much longer Thames Path. the route I took was upstream passing every bridge crossing the River Thames in Greated London (except Tower Bridge). I started at London Bridge and finished at Hampton Court Bridge. This selection only shows the section from London Bridge to Battersea. A very interesting and varied walk through the heart of London. The low point of the day was the weather, which deteriorated badly after lunch (at Kew).
Click the blue circles to see a photograph taken from that spot and read further information about the location. The blue lines indicate the direction of view. There is also a slideshow of this trip. ( )
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Bus stop on the A309
This is just north of Hampton Court Bridge.
River Thames downstream from Hampton Court Bridge
Looking along the County boundary
The River Thames at this point is the boundary between Greater London (left) and... more
The A3050 joins with the A309
Outside Hampton Court Station.
Hampton Court Station
This is the end of a branch line from Surbiton.
Train waiting at Hampton Court Station
The train is the stopping train for Surbiton and Waterloo. This is the end of the... more
The south west end of Surbiton Station
Barclays Bank, Victoria Rd, Surbiton
Public house outside Surbiton Station
London Bridge Hospital (part of), Tooley St
A Grade II listed building.... more
London Bridge Underground Station, Joiner St
One of several entrances to this station. The bridge over the road at this point... more
Railway bridge over Borough High St
The line between London Bridge and Waterloo East.
Railway arches, Borough Market
The Golden Hinde
The Golden Hinde is a full-sized reconstruction of the Tudor warship in which Sir... more
Winchester Palace (remains of), Clink St
The remains of the 14th century Bishop of Westminster's palace. A Grade II* listed... more
Vinopolois, corner of Clink St
A world of wine.
Johnson's Tearoom, Park St
The post outside this shop is a Grade II listed structure.... more
The Anchor, Park St
Both the pub and the post outside it are Grade II listed.... more
The Anchor, Bankside
A Grade II listed building.... more
Cannon Street Station and bridge
Zizzi, Bankside
A restaurant / bar under the southern arch of Southwark Bridge.
Vintner's Hall
This building dates from 1671 and belongs to The Vintners Company... more
Swan at the Globe, Bankside
Bar & Brasserie near the Globe Theatre.
The International Shakespeare Globe Centre, Bankside
Bankside Pier
A stop on the River Thames ferry route.
View across the river towards St Paul's Cathedral
The cathedral is in the adjoining square (TQ3281). The northern part of the... more
Chimney of the former Bankside Power Station (Tate Modern)
Neo Bankside
A new development by the Tate Modern Gallery.
Holland St
The Thames Path as been diverted away from the river along this road, whilst work... more
Shops and offices, Holland St
The Thames Path as been diverted away from the river along this road, whilst work... more
Holland St, Hopton St junction
The Thames Path as been diverted away from the river along this road, whilst work... more
Gallery, Hopton St
The Thames Path as been diverted away from the river along this road, whilst work... more
Railway bridge, Southwark St
The bridge carries the line on its approach to Blackfriars Bridge and station.
Vacant building, corner of Blackfriars Rd and Southwark St
Doggett's Blackfriars Rd
Riverside bar and terrace.
Sea Container House, Marigold Alley
The Thames Path west of Blackfriars Bridge
Pier in front of the OXO Tower building
Benches, Riverside Park, Gabriel's Wharf
The Thames Path near the National Theatre
Tide out on the Thames at Gabriel Wharf
The OXO building is in the background.
Pleasure boats on the River Thames
The Thames Path near the National Theatre
Interesting sculpture on the South bank
Royal National Theatre, South Bank
The southern end of Waterloo Bridge
Waterloo Bridge
A Grade II* listed structure.... more
Below Waterloo Bridge
Grade II* listed.... more
Graffiti, Queen Elizabeth Hall
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Elizabeth_Hall
Festival Pier
One of several ferry stops on the River Thames.
Queen Elizabeth Hall
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Elizabeth_Hall
View across the Thames to Cleopatra's Needle
Apart from its name it has nothing to do with Cleopatra. It was made in Egypt for... more
Close up of Cleopatra's Needle
Apart from its name it has nothing to do with Cleopatra. It was made in Egypt for... more
Hungerford and Golden Jubilee Bridges
Royal Festival Hall
A Grade I listed building.... more
Hungerford and Golden Jubilee Bridges
Hungerford and Golden Jubilee Bridges
Whitehall Courts
A 19th century Grade II* listed mansion block of flats.... more
The Thames Path, south of Hungerford Bridge
Royal Air Force Memorial, Whitehall Stairs
Grade II listed.... more
View across the Thames to Whitehall Steps and The Royal Air Force Memorial
The memorial is Grade II listed.... more
Jubilee Oracle, Jubilee Gardens
By Alexander 1980. The inscription reads "Mankind is capable of an awareness... more
County Hall
A Grade II* listed building.... more
River Pier below The London Eye
Aquarium, County Hall
Grade II* listed.... more
The London Eye
The lamps in the foreground are Grade II listed along with the river wall.
County Hall and The London Eye
County Hall is Grade II* listed.... more
The Thames Path goes under the eastern end of Westminster Bridge
Westminster Bridge
Big Ben Tower is in the background.
The Clock Tower, Houses of Parliament (Palace of Westminster)
Only the bell is called Big Ben. The tower was designed by Pugin, his last design... more
House of Parliament (Palace of Westminster)
Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament)
The Albert Embankment
Route of the Thames Path.
Boats on the River Thames outside the Houses of Parliament
The Royal Victoria gardens are in the background.
South Wing of St Thomas's Hospital
A Grade II listed building.... more
Victoria Tower
The Victoria Tower is the South Tower of The Houses of Parliament. It was designed... more
A selection of boats moored on the River Thames
The trees of Victoria Tower Gardens can be seen behind the boats.
Thames Embankment by Victoria Tower Gardens
A Grade II listed structure.... more
Boats on the Thames
Victoria Tower and Gardens in the background.
SOE Memorial, Albert Embankment
Unveiled on October 4th 2009, this is a memorial to the SOE (Special Operations... more
Boats at Lambeth Pier
Lambeth Bridge is behind as are Thames House and Millbank Tower (all are in the... more
Lambeth Palace
A Grade I listed building.... more
Lambeth Palace
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lambeth_Palace
Grade I listed building... more
St Mary's Church, Lambeth
A 14th century Grade II* listed building.... more
The Thames Path under the eastern end of Lambeth Bridge
Westminster Tower, Albert Embankment
A 1980s office block.
Thames House
The Headquarters of MI5 on the banks of the River Thames. Featured in the BBC TV... more
International Maritime Organisation, 4 Albert Embankment
More detail on IMO http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Maritime_Organization
Pier on the River Thames south of Lambeth Bridge
Millbank Tower
A 1960s office block. A Grade II listed building.... more
International Maritime Organisation, 4 Albert Embankment
Lambeth Fire Station, Albert Embankment
This was the HQ for the London Fire brigade from 1876 to 2007. A Grade II listed... more
Lambeth Fire Station, 8 Albert Embankment
This was the HQ for the London Fire brigade from 1876 to 2007. A Grade II listed... more
Black Prince Rd off Albert Embankment
Apartment block, Albert Embankment
View from Albert Embankment to Lambeth Bridge
Hampton House, Albert Embankment
Part of the wall of offices along Albert Embankment.
Prince Consort House, Albert Embankment
Part of the Albert Embankment wall of office blocks.
Bikes for Hire, Albert Embankment
A TfL initiative see http://www.tfl.gov.uk/roadusers/cycling/14808.aspx
Office block, Albert Embankment
Thames foreshore below the southern section of Vauxhall Bridge
The tide was out when this photo was taken. The circular structure on the left... more
Peninsula Heights, Albert Embankment
1960s office complex, part of the Albert Embankment wall of offices.
Slipway, Lock's Dock, Albert Embankment
The southern end of Albert Embankment
Thames Path goes under the southern end of Vauxhall Bridge
Fountain House, St George Wharf
A large riverside development. http://www.stgeorge-wharf.com/index.cfm?articleID=1
Ensign House, St George Wharf
http://www.stgeorge-wharf.com/index.cfm?articleID=1
Flagstaff house, St George Wharf
http://www.stgeorge-wharf.com/index.cfm?articleID=1
Galleon House, St George Wharf
http://www.stgeorge-wharf.com/index.cfm?articleID=1
1 Nine Elms Lane
Large commercial development.
New Covent Garden Market, Nine Elms Lane
New Covent Market, Nine Elms Lane
Thames Valley Path, Bourne Valley Wharf
Riverside apartments, Bourne Valley Wharf
Riverside path and development off Nine Elms Lane
Route of the Thames path.
Riverside apartments and Thames Path off Nine Elms Lane
Tideway Walk off Nine Elms Lane
Nine Elms Lane
An unusually quiet time with little traffic.
Nine Elms Postal Sorting Depot
One of the main sorting depots in London.
Nine Elms Lane becomes Battersea Park Rd
Looking down Cringle St to Battersea Power Station
Most of the power station is in the adjacent square (TQ2877), but the north east... more
Booker Wholesale, Battersea Park Rd
Entrance to New Covent Garden Market, Battersea Park Rd
Low rise flats, Battersea Park Rd
The Duchess, Battersea Park Rd
Battersea Park Road going over the railway line
Battersea Gasholder behind Battersea Dogs Home
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home entrance, Battersea Park Rd
Railway Bridge over Battersea Park Rd
The Pavilion, Battersea Park Rd
Battersea Church of Seventh Day Adventists
Battersea Church of Seventh Day Adventists
Railway Bridge north of Battersea Station
Roundabout, Queen's Circus, Battersea
Queen's Circus, Battersea
Roundabout on the southern approach to Chelsea Bridge.
Queenstown Road south of Chelsea Bridge
Battersea Park - Rosery Gate
This gate is a Grade II structure.... more
Battersea Park - East Carriageway Drive
Battersea Park - East Carriageway Drive
This is the route of the Thames Path.
Battersea Park - edge of the deer enclosure
Battersea Park - La Gondola
Park restaurant.
Battersea Park - lake
Boating lake in the middle of the park.
Battersea Park - athletics track
Battersea Park - East Carriageway Drive
Battersea Park - Millennium Arena
Battersea Park - Millennium Arena athletics track
Battersea Park - East Carriageway Drive
Battersea Park - North Carriageway Drive
Barge in the River Thames off Battersea Park
Chelsea Embankment is in the background.
Chelsea Embankment and Royal Hospital
The Royal Hospital was opened in 1682 by King Charles II. Home of The Chelsea Pensioners.
Boat on the River Thames
Chelsea embankment is in the background.
Battersea Park - Peace Pagoda
More detail on peace pagodas see Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_Pagoda
Battersea Park - Peace Pagoda
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_Pagoda
Terrace Walk, Battersea Park
Riverside promenade along the River Thames.
Terrace walk, Battersea Park
Chelsea bridge [[2098244]] can just be seen in the distance. The Peace Pagoda can... more
Boats moored along Cadogan Pier, Chelsea Embankment
Albert Bridge
Closed at present to traffic for repairs and refurbishment.
Albert Bridge under repair
Closed to traffic at present.
Northern end of Albert Bridge and Cadogan Pier
The bridge is closed to traffic at present, the pier is at the western end of the... more
Albert Bridge Road
The southern approach road to Albert Bridge.
Thames Path sign, southern end of Albert Bridge
The bridge is closed for repaira at present till mid 2011.
Under wraps!
The bridge is under repair and closed to traffic till mid 2011.
Boat travelling upstream, River Thames near Albert Bridge
Riverside development, Ransome's Dock
Ransome's Dock
One of many small disused docks along the Thames in London.
Boats grounded in the mud between Albert Bridge and Battersea Bridge
The tide is out.
Battersea bridge can be seen behind the boats.
Chelsea Old Church
AKA All Saints is a Grade I listed building. Originally dating from the 12th... more
Large riverside development, Battersea
A mixed riverside development.
Back street by Battersea Bridge
A3220 crossing Battersea Bridge
Looking south down Battersea Bridge Road
The southern approach road to Battersea Bridge.
All images © Nigel Chadwick and available under a Creative Commons licence .