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Tower of London – The shard. Loop from Aldgate

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Tower of London – The shard. Loop from Aldgate

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August 14, 2021

Tower of London – The shard. Loop from Aldgate

Moderate

03:40

14.0km

3.8km/h

100m

110m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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2.65 km

Tower of London

Highlight • Historical Site

The Tower of London is officially Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London. With nearly 1,000 years of fascinating tales contained within its ancient stone walls, …

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2

3.34 km

Former London City Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

City Hall is the home of the London Assembly that works with the Mayor of London to run the city.

Disappointingly, although this strangely shaped building was reportedly designed to …

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3

3.57 km

HMS Belfast — Museum ship

Highlight • Historical Site

A must-see museum ship, the ship was decommissioned in 1965 and then converted into a museum in 1971. The ship is part of the "Imperial War Museum" and is anchored …

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4

3.91 km

View of the Shard

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Shard, also Shard London Bridge, symbolizes modern London with its facade. With a height of almost 310 meters, the skyscraper is one of the tallest buildings in Europe. The …

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5

5.40 km

St Paul's Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

The iconic domed roof of St Paul's Cathedral marks its place on the London skyline, just next to the Millennium Bridge across the River Thames.

Alongside regular Christian services, you …

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6

8.31 km

Trafalgar Square

Highlight • Monument

With its famous Nelson's Column, the majestic, oversized lions and the brightly lit fountain, Trafalgar Square is not only the beating heart of London, but also the focal point of …

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7

9.48 km

Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben)

Highlight • Monument

Big Ben, or to give it its proper name, the Elizabeth Tower, is probably the most famous and iconic clock in the world, along with being the most photographed. It …

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8

9.62 km

Palace of Westminster and Big Ben

Highlight • Historical Site

The Palace of Westminster is a Victorian Gothic masterpiece designed by Sir Charles Barry and A.W. Pugin to replace the medieval parliament buildings which burnt to the ground in 1834. …

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9

13.8 km

The Royal Exchange London

Highlight • Historical Site

The original building was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666. The successor also burnt down in 1838, the now existing building was designed by Sir William Tite in the 1840s.

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14.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

1.35 km

1.29 km

761 m

740 m

128 m

Surfaces

8.02 km

3.95 km

2.46 km

200 m

< 100 m

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