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Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) – London Eye loop from Battersea Park

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Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) – London Eye loop from Battersea Park

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Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) – London Eye loop from Battersea Park

05:23

20.2km

140m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey including Saint Margaret’s Church WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.80 km

Westminster Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

The iconic Westminster Abbey, the coronation church since 1066, has touched the lives of kings, queens, statesmen, soldiers, poets, priests, heroes, and villains since 960AD. Rich in history, tradition, and beauty, a visit to the famous abbey is awe-inspiring.

Due to the popularity of the abbey, it is well worth booking in advance. For more information, visit: westminster-abbey.org.

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6.60 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. The place comprises the iconic Big Ben; Westminster Hall, the oldest building on the Parliamentary estate; St Stephen's Chapel; and the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of British politics.

Be aware, tickets sell out a long time in advance as this is such a popular place to visit. Be sure to book in advance via: ukparliament.seetickets.com/content/ticket-options.

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6.68 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 is also one of the most prominent cultural and parliamentary symbols of the United Kingdom. Completed in 1859, during Queen Victoria’s reign, it is 96 metres high. It’s said that its Big Ben nickname was derived from Sir Benjamin Hall, an elected Member of Parliament of the time; he was otherwise known as ‘Big Ben’.

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6.98 km

View of the London Eye from Westminster Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

At 135 meters high, the London Eye is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe and was even the tallest in the world until 2004. It is more than twice as tall as the Wiener Riesenrad in the Prater, which has a height of 65 meters, and is the fourth tallest building in London.

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7.62 km

London Eye

Highlight • Monument

The London Eye is situated on the South Bank of the River Thames and dominates the London skyline. It is Europe's tallest cantilevered observation wheel and is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the UK with over 3.75 million visitors annually. The structure is 443 feet (135 m) tall and the wheel has a diameter of 394 feet (120 m).

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7.70 km

View of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben

Highlight • Historical Site

Just after leaving the Golden Jubilee Bridge has a nice view of Big Ben and Parliament.

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12.0 km

Wellington Arch

Highlight • Monument

Wellington Arch, also known as Constitution Arch or (originally) as the Green Park Arch, is a Grade I-listed triumphal arch by Decimus Burton that forms a centrepiece of Hyde Park Corner in central London, between corners of Hyde Park and Green Park; it stands on a large traffic island with crossings for pedestrian access. From its construction in 1826 until 1830 the arch stood in a different location nearby; it was moved to its current site in 1882–1883. It originally supported a colossal equestrian statue of the 1st Duke of Wellington by the sculptor Matthew Cotes Wyatt, as a result of which it has acquired the name "the Wellington Arch" in the vernacular. A bronze quadriga (an ancient four-horse chariot) by Adrian Jones has surmounted it since 1912.

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wellington_Arch

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18.3 km

Beach

18.6 km

Peace Pagoda, Battersea Park

Highlight • Religious Site

The pagoda is located right beside the Thames offering a great view of Chelsea Embankment.

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20.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

5.86 km

587 m

384 m

298 m

262 m

236 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

4.10 km

1.23 km

1.18 km

728 m

Elevation

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Monday 20 July

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Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) – London Eye loop from Battersea Park

Westminster Abbey

Palace of Westminster and Big Ben

Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben)

View of the London Eye from Westminster Bridge

London Eye

View of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben

Wellington Arch

Peace Pagoda, Battersea Park

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