POOL OF LONDON WALK
The Pool of London is the stretch of the River Thames from London Bridge to just below Tower Bridge. In existence for over 1000 years with trading on this part of the river dating back to Roman times it is why London grew into one of the world’s major cities.Starting and finishing at the Monument underground station our self-guided walk takes you across London Bridge, through ancient passage ways and paths to Tower Bridge and beyond.
Returning via the Tower of London you will walk past beautiful riverside buildings and through historic markets to top tourist attractions and museums. Many of the original wharfs still remain, converted into shops, restaurants, cafes and bars making the Pool of London an ideal place to walk, rest and relax.
START: 
Monument: Northern, Circle or District Line
FINISH: Monument: Northern, Circle or District Line
Leisure walker: 2 hours
Power walker: 45 minutes
London Bridge to
Clink Prison Museum
London Bridge
Southwark Cathedral
Borough Market
Clink Prison Museum
The Golden Hinde to
H.M.S. Belfast
The Golden Hinde
London Bridge Attractions
Hays Galleria
H.M.S. Belfast
City Hall to
Tower Bridge
City Hall
Shad Thames, Butler's Wharf
Tower Bridge
St Katharine Docks to
The Monument
St Katharine Docks
Tower of London
The Monument
Pool of London Walk
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START: Monument: Northern, Circle or District Line.Our Pool of London Walk starts at Monument Underground Station. Come out of the station at the Cannon Street EXIT and turn sharp left. Walk down the west (right hand) side of KING WILLIAM STREET EC4 onto LONDON BRIDGE.
The Monument to
The Golden Hinde
Continue over the right-hand side of LONDON BRIDGE to Glaziers Hall. Take the narrow flight of steps behind Glaziers Hall down onto MONTAGUE CLOSE SE1 (Thames Path) and turn right at the bottom. Follow Montague Close around to the left, walking behind Southwark Cathedral.
Turn right onto WINCHESTER WALK SE1 then left through Jubilee Market into Borough Market. After walking around the markets exit left back onto Winchester Walk. At the end turn right into STONEY STREET SE1 then left into CLINK STREET SE1 for the Clink Prison Museum.
Re-trace your steps back along Clink Street into PICKFORD'S WHARF SE1. Passing the 12th century ruins of Winchester Palace walk up to the Golden Hinde. Walk around the front of the Golden Hinde onto CATHEDRAL STREET SE1, and then turning sharp left back into MONTAGUE CLOSE SE1.
Turn right onto WINCHESTER WALK SE1 then left through Jubilee Market into Borough Market. After walking around the markets exit left back onto Winchester Walk. At the end turn right into STONEY STREET SE1 then left into CLINK STREET SE1 for the Clink Prison Museum.
Re-trace your steps back along Clink Street into PICKFORD'S WHARF SE1. Passing the 12th century ruins of Winchester Palace walk up to the Golden Hinde. Walk around the front of the Golden Hinde onto CATHEDRAL STREET SE1, and then turning sharp left back into MONTAGUE CLOSE SE1.
The Golden Hinde to
Shad Thames
From MONTAGUE CLOSE follow the road under LONDON BRIDGE to the London Bridge Experience.
From the London Bridge Experience continue under LONDON BRIDGE into TOOLEY STREET SE1. Turn left down the narrow passage way just before Saint Clave House, turning right at the end onto the Thames Path (The Queen’s Walk). Walk along the riverside path to Hay’s Galleria.
For the Britain at War and London Dungeon attractions walk through Hay's Galleria back onto Tooley Street, turn right and cross the road. Walk back through Hay's Galleria to re-join the walk.
Continue along the riverside path passing Hay’s Galleria to H.M.S. Belfast. Keeping to the riverside path walk to City Hall then onto Tower Bridge.
From the London Bridge Experience continue under LONDON BRIDGE into TOOLEY STREET SE1. Turn left down the narrow passage way just before Saint Clave House, turning right at the end onto the Thames Path (The Queen’s Walk). Walk along the riverside path to Hay’s Galleria.
For the Britain at War and London Dungeon attractions walk through Hay's Galleria back onto Tooley Street, turn right and cross the road. Walk back through Hay's Galleria to re-join the walk.
Continue along the riverside path passing Hay’s Galleria to H.M.S. Belfast. Keeping to the riverside path walk to City Hall then onto Tower Bridge.
Shad Thames to
St Katharine Docks
Walk under Tower Bridge and along the narrow SHAD THAMES SE1 road to the St Saviours Dock.
From the St Saviours Dock walk back to Tower Bridge along the riverside path, in front of Butler's Wharf restaurants and shops, to the passage way at the end that leads back through to SHAD THAMES SE1. Turn right and continue back to TOWER BRIDGE.
Walk up the west (left hand) flight of steps onto TOWER BRIDGE and walk across to the first flight of steps on the other side. Walk down the steps on to ST KATHERINE'S WAY E1. St Katharine's Way.
After walking round St Katherine's dock take the footpath leading to the front of The Tower Hotel and continue back to TOWER BRIDGE.
From the St Saviours Dock walk back to Tower Bridge along the riverside path, in front of Butler's Wharf restaurants and shops, to the passage way at the end that leads back through to SHAD THAMES SE1. Turn right and continue back to TOWER BRIDGE.
Walk up the west (left hand) flight of steps onto TOWER BRIDGE and walk across to the first flight of steps on the other side. Walk down the steps on to ST KATHERINE'S WAY E1. St Katharine's Way.
After walking round St Katherine's dock take the footpath leading to the front of The Tower Hotel and continue back to TOWER BRIDGE.
St Katharine Docks to
The Monument
Continue on the footpath and walk under Tower Bridge along the cobbled road to the Tower of London and Traitors Gate.
Continue along the river front path past, Three Quays, Sugar Quays, Customs House and Old Billingsgate Market to LONDON BRIDGE.
Walk under the first part of LONDON BRIDGE, turn right and take the steps up onto LONDON BRIDGE. Turn right at the top of the steps on to KING WILLIAM STREET EC4.
Continue a short distance and turn right into MONUMENT STREET EC4 for the Monument column.
FINISH: Monument: Northern, Circle or District Line
Walk under the first part of LONDON BRIDGE, turn right and take the steps up onto LONDON BRIDGE. Turn right at the top of the steps on to KING WILLIAM STREET EC4.
Continue a short distance and turn right into MONUMENT STREET EC4 for the Monument column.
FINISH:
Monument: Northern, Circle or District Line