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: October 7, 2025

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1. Millennium Bridge – Tower Bridge loop from Aldgate

5.97km

00:37

50m

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

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4.8

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1,748

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2. Millennium Bridge – Millennium Bridge loop from Mansion House

6.15km

00:38

30m

Intermediate 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

12.3km

01:16

70m

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

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4.7

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800

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4. Buckingham Palace – Tower Bridge loop from Mansion House

12.7km

01:20

70m

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

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693

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5. London Eye – Lambeth Palace loop from Blackfriars

7.53km

00:47

20m

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

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5.0

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584

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6. Tower Bridge – Shadwell Basin loop from Monument

7.38km

00:46

40m

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

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4.3

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475

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7. View of Canary Wharf Skyline – Tower Bridge loop from London Cannon Street

21.9km

02:17

80m

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

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476

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8. Tower Bridge – Shadwell Basin loop from Aldgate

6.47km

00:40

40m

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

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5.0

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385

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

6.73km

00:42

40m

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

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356

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10. The Serpentine Bridge – The Serpentine Lake loop from Mansion House

14.2km

01:29

80m

Intermediate 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 – Tower Bridge loop from Aldgate

2. Millennium Bridge – Millennium Bridge loop from Mansion House

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. View of Canary Wharf Skyline – Tower Bridge loop from London Cannon Street

8. Tower Bridge – Shadwell Basin loop from Aldgate

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

10. The Serpentine Bridge – The Serpentine Lake loop from Mansion House

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