5km London Thames West Run

5km London Thames West Run

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See London as you run along the glorious Thames in this 5km circular route between Westminster and the Millennium Bridge.

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Overview of London Thames West Running Route

Starting Point of London Thames West Running Route at Big Ben

First Part of Route

The Westminster Bridge connects the west and east sides of Westminster and Lambeth and was initially built between 1739 and 1750. However, it began to fall into disrepair in the mid-19th century. The current bridge was then opened in 1862. You will notice the bridge is painted green to resemble the colour of the seats in the House of Commons on the side of the Palace of Westminster. Lambeth Bridge, on the other hand, is painted red to resemble the seats in the House of Lords on the opposite side of the Houses of Parliament.

Second Part of London Thames West Running Route over Westminster Bridge

Second Part of Route

Third Part of London Thames West Running Route along the Thames

Third Part of Route

Forth Part of London Thames West Running Route along the Thames

Forth Part of Route

Fifth Part of London Thames West Running Route along the Thames

Fifth Part of Route

Sixth Part of London Thames West Running Route over Millenium Bridge

Sixth Part of Route

Millenium Bridge, once nicknamed the “Wobbly Bridge” or “Wibbly Wobbly”, was initially opened in 2000 but two days later, as the nickname suggests, had to undergo two-year-long repairs to keep it stable and reopened again in 2002.