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Run the Thames route from Whitechapel., London

Run the Thames route from Whitechapel.

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Here is a run along the Thames embankment, one of London's great running routes. It takes in many sights and crosses several historic bridges, including the famous Tower Bridge.

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Tower BridgeAn iconic historic bridge crossed on the Thames embankment run.
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Thames embankmentA running route taking in many London sights and several historic bridges along the river.

The route

Distance13.2 km
Running≈ 1 h 27
Cycling≈ 59 min
Climb↑ 160 m
RouteCircular

A 13.2 km circular route from Whitechapel to run or cycle, with 160 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 160 m in total

Before you go

StartSt Katharine's Lock Footbridge, Whitechapel, London, E1W 1LAOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
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