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The best running trails around the City of London

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Running around the City of London is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around the City of London—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: November 21, 2025

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1. Millennium Bridge – Millennium Bridge loop from Aldgate

5.96km

00:37

50m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Millennium Bridge – Tower Bridge loop from London Blackfriars

5.74km

00:36

30m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Tower Bridge – View of Canary Wharf Skyline loop from Monument

12.2km

01:16

70m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Buckingham Palace – Tower Bridge loop from Mansion House

12.9km

01:20

70m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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708

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5. London Eye – Lambeth Palace loop from Blackfriars

7.57km

00:47

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Tower Bridge – Shadwell Basin loop from Monument

7.34km

00:46

40m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Sunken Garden, Victoria Park – View of Canary Wharf Skyline loop from London Cannon Street

21.6km

02:15

80m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Buckingham Palace – Buckingham Palace loop from Mansion House

10.7km

01:07

70m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Tower Bridge – Shadwell Basin loop from Aldgate

6.47km

00:40

40m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) – Big Ben loop from Blackfriars

6.73km

00:42

40m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around the City of London

1. Millennium Bridge – Millennium Bridge loop from Aldgate

2. Millennium Bridge – Tower Bridge loop from London Blackfriars

3. Tower Bridge – View of Canary Wharf Skyline loop from Monument

4. Buckingham Palace – Tower Bridge loop from Mansion House

5. London Eye – Lambeth Palace loop from Blackfriars

6. Tower Bridge – Shadwell Basin loop from Monument

7. Sunken Garden, Victoria Park – View of Canary Wharf Skyline loop from London Cannon Street

8. Buckingham Palace – Buckingham Palace loop from Mansion House

9. Tower Bridge – Shadwell Basin loop from Aldgate

10. Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) – Big Ben loop from Blackfriars

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Most popular routes around the City of London

Most popular attractions around the City of London

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