This compact East London route loops the historic Royal Victoria Dock, passing the ExCel Exhibition Centre, the Royal Victoria Footbridge, City Hall, and the IFS Cloud Cable Car, with an optional visit to the Thames Barrier. Starting at Custom House DLR Station, this 1.7 km self-guided running and walking route takes you around the iconic Royal Victoria Dock — one of the world's great Victorian engineering achievements, opened in 1855 for the largest steam ships of the Empire. Today, its waterways are peaceful and spectacular. Stride along the ExCel Centre waterfront, cross the Royal Victoria Footbridge with panoramic views of Docklands, Millennium Mill, and City Airport, then continue past water sports, City Hall, and the IFS Cloud Cable Car. Finish at Royal Victoria DLR Station — with an optional Thames Barrier extension on offer. This short visual route blends London's industrial heritage with its Olympic regeneration story, all set against the peaceful, reflective waters of the Royal Docks
This compact East London route loops the historic Royal Victoria Dock, passing the ExCel Exhibition Centre, the Royal... Read Full Description ▾This compact East London route loops the historic Royal Victoria Dock, passing the ExCel Exhibition Centre, the Royal Victoria Footbridge, City Hall, and the IFS Cloud Cable Car, with an optional visit to the Thames Barrier. Starting at Custom House DLR Station, this 1.7 km self-guided running and walking route takes you around the iconic Royal Victoria Dock — one of the world's great Victorian engineering achievements, opened in 1855 for the largest steam ships of the Empire. Today, its waterways are peaceful and spectacular. Stride along the ExCel Centre waterfront, cross the Royal Victoria Footbridge with panoramic views of Docklands, Millennium Mill, and City Airport, then continue past water sports, City Hall, and the IFS Cloud Cable Car. Finish at Royal Victoria DLR Station — with an optional Thames Barrier extension on offer. This short visual route blends London's industrial heritage with its Olympic regeneration story, all set against the peaceful, reflective waters of the Royal Docks Read Less ▴