Tower bridge The famous tower bridge in East London, England © 2010 Nick Katin

Near the famous tower bridge is Katherine dock, supposedly one of London’s best kept secrets. The Thames path, a 294 km walk that follows the Thames (obviously) from its source in the Cotswolds to Greenwich and almost the North Sea, tracks its way through the docks with even a stop to see the boats pass through the lock.

Shadwell Basin Near Katharine dock, East London, England © 2010 Nick Katin