Thames Bridges Trek 25km
Sat 13 Sep 2025 London, UK

Thames Bridges Trek 25km

Walk across 16 of the capital's historic bridges for some of the best vantage points over the London skyline and famous landmarks.

Charity places
  • Sat 13 Sep 2025
Bishops Park, Fulham, London > Southwark Park, London

Thames Bridges Trek 25km

10:00

Age 14 & over

£89

  • 25 km walking

Event overview

If you're keen to take on a proper challenge, shape up, re-energise and support an important cause, this challenge will help you go further than ever before - whether you walk, jog or run your way to the finish line.

You'll be supported all the way from the moment you sign up with an event app, online guides, forums and training walks. On the challenge there are safe venues, camping options, fully signed routes, chip timing, marquee rest stops, fantastic food and drink and expert safety, medical and welfare teams to get you over the finish line where you'll receive a huge cheer, medal, glass of fizz, t-shirt, massage, BBQ and more!

This event is part of Thames Path Ultra Challenge.

  • Event village
  • Traders at event

Solo or with others

Taking on an ultra trek or run is a serious challenge and tough for most people, but also achievable with the right training plan which you'll get access to when you sign up. This challenge is fully supported meaning it's the perfect way to have-a-go at a longer distance.

Charity challenge

Fundraising for a cause close to your heart is part of the challenge and you'll receive a wealth of support, advice and tips from your chosen charity to make sure you smash your fundraising target.

  • Bag storage
  • Bag transfer
  • Bar
  • BBQ
  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Changing facilities
  • Entertainment
  • Free parking
  • Music
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Event HQ

Bishops Park, Fulham
Bishop's Avenue
Fulham
London
Greater London
SW6 6EA
UK

  • Check points
  • Distance markers
  • First aid
  • Flat
  • Food stations
  • Marshals
  • Mass start
  • Point to point
  • Return transport
  • Toilets
  • Water stations
  • Way markers

From Putney Bridge to Southwark you'll trek over this array of historic bridges, each with its own story:

Putney Bridge

The current bridge was opened in 1886 replacing the 1729 timber bridge - it is 700ft long, made of Cornish granite and is just downstream from the start of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race.

Fulham Railway Bridge

The District Line runs over this bridge. Opened in 1889 pedestrians can also cross here and it was designed by Brunel's former assistant William Jacomb.

Wandsworth Bridge

Known as the least notable bridge in London and opened in 1940 (replacing an 1873 version), the original blue paint colour was used in the Blitz as camouflage.

Battersea Bridge

The old bridge (opened in 1771) was painted by Turner, Whistler and Cotman. This was demolished and replaced by the current bridge, which is the narrowest road bridge in London.

Albert Bridge

Famed for being in the titles to reality TV show Made in Chelsea, this grade II listed structure is also known as the Trembling Lady.

Chelsea Bridge

Opened in 1937, this is a self-anchored suspension bridge. During construction large quantities of early Roman and Celtic artefacts were discovered, which has led historians to believe it to be Caesar’s crossing point.

Vauxhall Bridge

Opened in 1906, it is near a bridge-like structure found in the silt which is presumed to be from circa 55BC. It has been in many James Bond movies as it’s next to MI6.

Lambeth Bridge

It was opened in 1932, the bridge’s paint scheme matches the House of Lords, which is at the southern end of the Palace of Westminster nearest the bridge.

Westminster Bridge

A favourite haunt of tourists the bridge is painted in the colours of the House of Commons. Opened in 1862 it replaced a bridge from the 1750s.

Golden Jubilee Bridge

Opened in 2002 to commemorate 50 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, the builders of this bridge had to be careful to avoid unexploded bombs and the Bakerloo Line.

Waterloo Bridge

The current bridge was opened in 1945. Its predecessor was dismantled and its stone sent around the world. Its name comes from Wellington’s Victory over Napoleon in 1815.

Blackfriars Bridge

The present bridge was built in 1869 to coincide with the rebuilding of the embankment by Sir Joseph Bazalgette. If you look closely you can see the River Fleet emptying under the north end of the bridge.

Millennium Bridge

Opened for the millennium, the bridge still retains the nickname ‘the wobbly bridge’ due to oscillations which have since been fixed.

Southwark Bridge

Featured heavily in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, the bridge was opened in 1921.

London Bridge

The current box girder bridge opened in 1973 and replaced a 19th Century stone bridge which itself replaced the medieval bridge upon which the nursery song is based due to its rickety nature.

Tower Bridge

Built in 1886 as a solution to the demand for river crossings east of London Bridge, the innovative design is able to open for the tall ships which used to be unloaded in central London.

  • Chip timing
  • Event app
  • Goody bag
  • GPS tracking
  • Map
  • Massage
  • Medal
  • Pre-event training sessions
  • Training plan
  • T-shirt

Included before

  • Dedicated challenge app to help you prepare
  • Challenge manual and event guides
  • Kit and equipment lists – discounts and advice
  • Preparation videos and pre-event briefing
  • Online forums – meet fellow challengers

Included on the challenge

  • Rest stop half way – covered with seating, toilets & rest areas
  • FREE food and drinks – catering to all dietary requirements
  • First aid support – at stops and en route
  • Fully signed route and online maps
  • Chip-timing – keeping track of you
  • Trek Masters – to help guide you
  • Baggage transfer service
  • Medal, tshirt and glass of fizz at the finish

Charity places

These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity and complete the form to ask a question or get signed up.

All charity places
Health and Medical

Epilepsy Society

Transforming the lives of people with epilepsy through world-leading research, advocacy and care.

  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£22.50

Fundraise
£275

Children

Young Epilepsy

Informing, educating, inspiring, and engaging to help young people with epilepsy.

  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£22.50

Fundraise
£275

Animals

Cats Protection

For a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.

  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£22.50

Fundraise
£275

All charity places

  • Age 14 & over
  • Entries open
  • Charity entries open
  • Charity places
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available
  • Series discount

Entry fees

Entry fee

£89.00