Whether you're pounding the pavement in preparation or just starting your running journey, these routes near Bermonds Locke offer a great way to see some iconic landmarks across London.
We asked Bermonds Locke’s very own General Manager, Hugo, for his favourite routes for a pre or post work jog. Since starting in his role, Hugo has taken up running as a new hobby and has just completed the Lisbon Half Marathon.
How did your running journey begin?
I got into running to explore my surroundings more and take the time for the little things and get out of my routine. Recently I ran a half marathon in Lisbon. I'm quite new but it made me enjoy London even more, and it is great to explore on your feet, pretty flat and bursting with secret spots away from the main touristic attractions.
We spent the day on one of his favourite running routes - taking in local London landmarks such as Tower Bridge, Bermondsey Street and the Tower of London, just a stone's throw away from Bermonds Locke.
Make Bermonds Locke your base with some of Hugo's favourite routes:
A quick 2K
A breezy 5K
A scenic run from Bermonds Locke, following the relaxed Thames Path past Tower Bridge. Enjoy the views as you jog to Southwark Park, one of London's biggest open-air spaces. Loop through the park, then head back to Bermonds through the lively neighbourhood of Bermondsey.
A secret 10K:
An amazing 10K run which will take you around South-East London. Along the Thames, through Southwark Park, The Quays, then the Ecological Park at Stave Hill (a hidden gem) with stunning views across London. In Rotherhithe you will pass by one of the oldest pubs in London before running along the Thames towards the city and Tower Bridge before arriving back to Bermonds Locke. Expect greenery, lots of parks, hills, historic pubs and a very calm Thames path.
Bermonds Locke, Tower Bridge.
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