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London Bridges Challenge Challenge

The route 6 Hungerford This bridge serves as a link for trains coming into Charing 1 Albert Bridge London Cross. The pedestrian part of the bridge is also called the Exit out of Park onto Albert Bridge Road. Golden Jubilee Bridge. Cross Albert Bridge on the right hand side. Walk down Walk under the bridge and take the white and glass stairs Bridges steps on the right and walk along path towards Chelsea back up to access the footpath, turning right to cross Bridge, with the river on your right. the river. Challenge On the other side of the bridge, take steps to the right 2 which bring you onto the Embankment When on the bridge, stay on the right hand side. Cross Keep on the left hand side of the road, with the river on Sunday, 30 September 2018 the river and then take the crossing and walk back over your right. the bridge on the other side. Route map Once you’ve crossed the bridge join Grosvenor Road with 7 the river on your right. Walk under the Waterloo Bridge, and take the steps at the far side, which bring you up to the foot path of the bridge. 3 Bridge Cross the river on the left hand side of the bridge. Stay with the road until you reach , turning Exit the bridge using steps to the left located next to right onto the bridge and crossing over the river. Waterloo Bridge bus stop. At the end of the bridge, cross the road at the crossing Follow these down to the Southbank and continue along, and join Road as the is passing the National Theatre, with the river on your left. closed, with the river on your left. This is a fairly long stretch of the Southbank. You will go Follow Albert Embankment Road until you join the past a number of restaurants, shops, cafes and offices, as Thames path again. Follow to Bridge. the path snakes along beside the river.

4 8 On reaching Lambeth Bridge use the underpass and go up Join the bridge using the steps next to Doggett’s . the steps, keeping right. Cross over the river on the left hand side of the bridge, Cross the bridge, and after the steps, turn right then cross over the road using the pedestrian crossing. onto . Exit the bridge using the stairs by the lift, taking you Stay on the pavement and walk down Millbank. The down onto Paul’s walk. This will take you under Blackfriars Houses of Parliament and will be on your right. rail bridge. You’ll now be able to see a glimpse of Bridge, and 5 Bridge on the Southbank you will see the building. Walk over the bridge on the right hand side Carry along the river path towards the Millennium Bridge. At the end of the bridge, take the stairs on the right down on to Southbank. 9 Millennium Bridge Walk back under the bridge, heading towards the To access the bridge take steps to the left, just past City . of London School. Cross over the river, exiting the bridge using the ramp on the left, which brings you down on to the Southbank. Continue on towards Bridge, passing the . 10 Take the tunnel under the bridge and go up the steps on London LondonSunday, 30 September 2018 the right hand side. Continue to walk along the right hand side of the bridge. Start Bandstand (9 to 11am) Exit the bridge using the stairs on the right next to the bus Bridges BridgesBattersea Park train station is one stop on the train from stop. Take the path down to Three Cranes Walk, following Victoria Station. It’s then only a 10 minute walk into the signs for Thames Path East. Challenge Challengecentre of the park where our event starts. As you continue along, you will walk through a path with covered railings. If boats are being unloaded you will need to wait for a short time as the path is temporarily closed. Minster Court The path brings you to the Banker Pub. Take the Finish underpass to the left, signposted Riverside Walk. Continue along ’s Walk. Keep going straight to 8 9 London 7 10 . 1 Albert Bridge, opened in 1870 11

11 London Bridge 2 Chelsea Bridge, 1935 (50p charge) 6 12 Bridges Waterloo To access the bridge, walk underneath the bridge, taking 3 Vauxhall Bridge, 1906 steps after Fitness First Gym. Westminster Challenge London Bridge 4 Lambeth Bridge, 1932 The steps are rather hidden and may seem like a 5 no-entry area. They are not well lit so please take care. Cross over the bridge. Exit using the steps on the left at 5 , 1862 No.1 London Bridge down to the riverside. 6 Hungerford Bridge, 1864 Continue along the path towards , passing (Golden Jubilee Bridge, 2002) 4 HMS Belfast on your left. Diabetes UK 7 Waterloo Bridge, 1938 toilet stop 8 Blackfriars Bridge, 1869 12 Tower Bridge As you approach the bridge, take the first set of stairs 9 Millennium Bridge, 2000 you see on the left. This will take you up onto the bridge. Cross the river staying on the left hand side. 3 10 Southwark Bridge, 1921 Congratulations, you’ve completed the London Bridges Challenge. 2 11 London Bridge, 1971 12 Tower Bridge, 1894 End venue 1 Before you reach the very end of the bridge, take the steps down to street level. Turn left at the bottom and Start walk back under the bridge along the river in front of the Battersea Park . Finish Minster Court (12 to 5pm) Follow the path around the Tower of London, following the bend round to the right between the Tower of London and Tank and Paddle pub, Minster Court, the Tower of London shop. Use tfl.gov.uk to plan your EC3R 7AA Public toilets Continue ahead up the pedestrianised slope and take a journey to and from the event. The closest tube from Minster Court is Monument on the left on to the pedestrianised Gloucester Court through the Circle & , a five minute walk away. Fenchurch car blocks. Street Station is four minutes’ walk away, and Liverpool Continue ahead to the road, and use the pedestrian Street Station is an 11 minute walk away, with Circle, crossing to cross straight ahead on to Great Tower Street. Central, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines as Take the second right on to . You should well as mainline services. see our flags and volunteers outside Minster Court on right hand side. Congratulations and thank you.