London Bridge Stairs view of River Thames & The Shard

@theliamman

England

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London

Seeing as it's the tallest building in Europe, it's pretty hard to miss The Shard when you visit London. And while everyone might have a photo of the towering structure, not many know where to find this perspective — with the winding steps leading to the River Thames and illuminated skyline in the distance.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

Wide-angle lens (10mm)
Tripod
Neutral Density filters

How to get there

N51° 30' 31.9752"W0° 05' 13.3044"

This image was taken from the stairs that are adjacent to the London Bridge, with a south-facing view of the River Thames, The Shard and city skyline. I stood at the top of the stairs before the platform to get this perspective. The easiest way to get to this location is by taking the Tube. By public transportation: - Closest station: Monument Station (via Circle or District Line) - Head south on King William St/A3 toward Monument St - Turn left and take the stairs - Turn right and take the stairs - Turn left and the destination will be on the right