Run the Thames Bridges 10k

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London audio tour: Run the Thames Bridges 10k

This is a 6.4mi running tour.

It takes an average of 180 mins to complete.

London

The United Kingdom

$14.99

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About the Tour

We challenge you to run 10k over the Thames bridges in a unique self-guided audio tour that takes you from Tower Bridge to Putney.

Your GPS location will trigger directions, along with audio commentary that celebrates the history of the glorious River Thames, its bridges and the development of our capital along its banks.

As you cross over every bridge possible along the route, you'll enjoy some of the best views of London, discover their history and get a unique training run in the bag.

Sign up today and take on the challenge at any time between 16th February and 31st October 2024 with an optional finisher medal upon completion.

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Preview Location

Location 1

Sundial at the Tower Hill

Josh: Hello and welcome to today's 10km Run the Bridges audio tour. I'm Josh, your host.

Vanessa: And I'm Vanessa, your co-host.

Josh: In a minute or two, I'll give you your first direction, and then you'll set off on your adventure along the Thames. Meanwhile, please en... Josh: Hello and welcome to today's 10km Run the Bridges audio tour. I'm Josh, your host.

Vanessa: And I'm Vanessa, your co-host.

Josh: In a minute or two, I'll give you your first direction, and then you'll set off on your adventure along the Thames. Meanwhile, please enjoy the view and listen to a bit of information.

Vanessa: It pains me to say it, but Josh's voice is the important one. He'll be given out all the directions...

Josh: Whilst Vanessa will be "delighting" us with London's history. In terms of route, this is a pretty simple one. We will run along the river, then over the next bridge and then along the river again - or as close to it as we can get.

Vanessa: Now, the directions, and commentary, are triggered by your GPS. Unfortunately, occasionally, GPS does go awry. There will never be a period for longer than a couple of minutes (maybe four if you're walking) without commentary. And there will always be directions just before a bridge (to tell you how to get onto it), and commentary as you go over it (so that you learn all about it!). So if you haven't heard from us and you were expecting to, DON'T soldier on.

Josh: As your first port of call, open the map in the app to check if you're still on course. If you discover you have strayed, use the map to get back. If the first bit of audio you come to doesn't play automatically, click on the headphones icon and it will play. If the next audio does not then play automatically, we recommend 'Force stopping' the app and then reopening it and resuming the tour.

Vanessa: We cannot reiterate enough, that if you are having any issues, 'force stop' the app and then reopen it.

Josh: And apart from making sure you don't get lost, our biggest priority is your safety, and the safety of those around you. So please do be mindful of other pedestrians. Look for cars and bikes before crossing roads. If you need to use the map, stop so you're able to keep looking where you're going. If you miss a direction, you can play it again - so please don't put yourself in danger at the expense of a direction.

Vanessa: And if in doubt - head to the next bridge! Now, that's all the dry stuff out the way, and time to make our way towards liquid history - the Thames! In a couple of seconds, Josh is going to give you your first direction. Are you ready?!

Josh: With the view of the Tower of London behind you, go down the steps almost immediately in front of you, slightly on the left hand side, and then bear right.

[Pause for 5 seconds]

Now go down the short flight of stairs to your right - as you descend, the entrance to Tower Bridge station will be right in front of you. Then bear left, and keep going down the stairs that pass under the main road, heading towards Tower Bridge.

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Major Landmarks

10 Thames Bridges!
The River Thames

Getting There

Route Overview

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Start location
Tower Hill, London EC3N 2LY, UK
Total distance

10km
Final location
Nine Elms Ln, Nine Elms, London SW11 8AU, UK
Distance back to start location

5km

Directions to Starting Point

Start the tour at the Sundial at the Tower Hill. Come out of Tower Hill station and turn left and head up the steps to see a huge sun dial and a spectacular view of the Tower of London.

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Best time of day

You can do it all year round at a time of your choice. We recommend completing this early in the morning at weekends to avoid the crowds on the earlier bridges in the tour.

Precautions

Please bring water and suncream. Make sure that you are mindful of your own safety when crossing roads, including cycle lanes, and please make sure you keep an eye out for pedestrians.

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“Great app. walk around at your own pace, stop where you want, move on or speed up when you want. Read the script before you go or during the commentary, speed it up or replay it. Repeat the tour whenever you like.”