Fantastic walking routes in the borough

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Tower Hamlets offers a diverse mix of walking routes, from tranquil canals and nature reserves to historic riverside paths. Whether you are looking for a brisk hour-long neighbourhood walk or a longer weekend hike, the borough provides highly accessible, mostly flat trails suitable for all fitness levels.

Limehouse Basin to Canary Wharf Walk

Starting at Limehouse Basin, this waterside route follows old dock paths and marina areas towards Canary Wharf.

Limehouse Basin to Canary Wharf Walk

Mile End Park Walk

Stretching through the centre of the borough, Mile End Park offers a long landscaped walking route. Perfect for relaxed walks and family outings.

Mile End Park Walk

Spitalfields, Brick Lane and Shoreditch

Soak up the atmosphere at Spitalfields Market, then explore East London’s famous street art scene with a walk around Brick Lane

Spitalfields, Brick Lane and Shoreditch

Thames Path Walk: Tower Bridge to Canary Wharf

One of the borough’s best riverside walks, this route follows the Thames past St Katharine Docks, Wapping and Limehouse before reaching Canary Wharf.

Thames Path Walk: Tower Bridge to Canary Wharf

Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park Walk

This hidden green space offers woodland trails, wildlife areas and peaceful paths in the middle of East London. Ideal for shorter walks and photography.

Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park Walk

Victoria Park and Regent’s Canal Walk

Start in Victoria Park and follow the Regent’s Canal west towards Mile End and Bethnal Green, or east towards Hackney Wick.

Victoria Park and Regent’s Canal Walk

Wapping Riverside Walk

A quieter route through historic Wapping, following cobbled streets and riverside paths beside the Thames.

Wapping Riverside Walk

Whitechapel to Spitalfields Walk

Discover the history and culture of the East End with a route linking Whitechapel, Brick Lane and Old Spitalfields Market.

Whitechapel to Spitalfields Walk