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From 10.30am…..
To warm you up for the main event, a fun-filled morning of family
activities is planned. So turn up early for live music, children’s
entertainment, face painting much more besides at Victoria Embankment
Gardens.
From 11.00am…
All walkers must Check In on the day – even if you have already
registered to take part.
Because we are expecting lots more walkers this
year, we will be operating a staggered start for this year’s walk. When
you arrive to check in on the day, you will be allocated to a colour
coded group. This group will decide at what time you start the walk –
between 12pm and 12.30pm.
From 12.00pm……
The walk starts! Following your route map and route directions, enjoy
the sights and sounds of this historic part of London. Look out for our
friendly team of route marshals en route, who will give you a cheer and
a wave.
There are plenty of toilet facilities along the
route, which are marked on your route map and route directions.
Please note, this is a WALK and not a RUN. Because
the route will be crowded with other pedestrians, it is not safe for
NACC Walk participants to run the route. For details of NACC’s programme
of running events, please click here.
Please also note that there are several road
crossings along the route. Please listen to the marshals’ instructions
at all times when crossing roads, and ensure that children are
supervised.
From 1.00pm……
After all that walking, you are invited to rest your tired legs and
enjoy a family picnic. You bring the food, we’ll provide the
entertainment!
 We
are delighted to announce a BRAND NEW ROUTE for the 2010 London Walk.
This year’s walk will be extra special in honour of NACC’s 30th
anniversary, so come along and help us celebrate!
Route Directions (long route)
In case of emergency, please phone 07913 568 214
 Exit
Victoria Embankment Gardens at the Embankment Gate
Turn
right into the Embankment
MARSHAL
POINT 1 (Embankment / Northumberland Ave, by Golden Jubilee Bridge
staircase)
At
Golden Jubilee Bridge, you will see “Ocean Leisure” on the corner. Turn
right into Northumberland Avenue and walk straight ahead, past the
staircase towards the green kiosk and the Playhouse Theatre. Do not
ascend the staircase or cross the Bridge.
MARSHAL
POINT 2 (Playhouse Theatre)
Walk straight ahead along Northumberland Avenue,
passing the Playhouse Theatre on your right, to the next marshal point
at the Korean Cultural Centre
MARSHAL
POINT 3 (Korean Cultural Centre)
Continue straight ahead along Northumberland Avenue
until you reach the end of the road. Trafalgar Square is straight ahead
of you.
MARSHAL
POINT 4 (Waterstones, Trafalgar Square)
Cross at the pedestrian crossing outside
Waterstones bookshop, and proceed onto the traffic island. Take the left
hand pedestrian crossing towards the traffic island, which has a statue
of a man on horseback
MARSHAL
POINT 5 (King Charles Traffic Island)
Cross at the pedestrian crossing on your left onto
the next traffic island as directed by the marshals.
Cross at the final pedestrian crossing after which
you will find yourself on the corner outside Drummonds Private Bank
MARSHAL
POINT 6 (Drummonds Private Bank)
Proceed straight ahead towards Admiralty Arch
MARSHAL
POINT 7 (Admiralty Arch)
Proceed under Admiralty Arch, and follow the
pavement.
You will pass a statue of Captain James Cook on
your left
MARSHAL
POINT 8 (The Mall / Horseguards Road)
Continue straight ahead until you reach the road
crossing. There is no pelican crossing at this road, to please proceed
WITH EXTREME CAUTION and take instructions from the NACC marshals
Once you have crossed the road, continue walking
straight ahead on the pavement, keeping St James’ Park to your left. In
the distance you will see Buckingham Palace straight ahead of you.
Continue straight along the Mall.
MARSHAL
POINT 9 (West Africa Gate)
When you reach West Africa Gate, you will see
Buckingham Palace directly in front of you.
Turn left, either taking the staircase and the
curved pathway that overlooks St James Park, or, for those with buggies
/ wheelchairs, follow the pavement round.
MARSHAL
POINT 10 (Australia Gate)
When you reach Australia Gate, turn left, and
proceed along Birdcage Walk
MARSHAL
POINT 11 (St James Park entrance to Children’s Playground)
Keep walking straight along Birdcage Walk, with St
James Park on your left. Do not enter the park.
You will pass a children’s playground on your left,
which also has toilet facilities
MARSHAL
POINT 12 (Storey’s Gate)
Turn onto pathway into St James Park. You will see
the pond straight ahead of you. Bear right around the pond.
MARSHAL
POINT 13 (War Memorial)
Keep following the path straight ahead towards The
Mall. You will see Horseguards Parade on your right, and the pond, Parks
Office and public toilets on your left.
MARSHAL
POINT 14 / 8
Cross the road at the same point as you crossed on
your outward journey, taking care to avoid traffic, and following the
instructions of the NACC marshals
Walk back along the Mall, passing the statue of
Captain Cook once again, (this time on your right) and pass through
Admiralty Arch
MARSHAL
POINT 15 / 6
When you reach Drummonds Private Bank, turn sharp
right into Whitehall
Walk straight down Whitehall. You will pass Downing
Street on your right
Continue straight ahead down Whitehall, which then
turns into Parliament Street
MARSHAL
POINT 16
Cross Parliament Street using the pedestrian
crossing
Once you have crossed the road, you will see the
Parliamentary Bookshop on the corner of Parliament Street and Bridge
Street
MARSHAL
POINT 17
Turn left into Bridge Street
Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament will be in
your right. Tesco and Café Nero will be on your left.
Continue straight on until you reach the next
pedestrian crossing
MARSHAL
POINT 18
Cross over using the pedestrian crossings until you
are on Westminster Bridge. Take care as this is a busy junction and
follow the directions of the NACC marshals.
Cross over Westminster Bridge
 MARSHAL
POINT 19
At the South Bank Lion (a big statue of a lion)
descend the staircase to your left. (NB wheelchair / buggy users follow
alternative route here)
Walk straight ahead, passing the London Aquarium on
your right, and the London Eye on your left
MARSHAL
POINT 20
Continue straight ahead along the South Bank. You
will see a park with a children’s playground on your right, and the
river on your left.
MARSHAL
POINT 21
Ascend the stairs, or use the lift, to access the
Golden Jubilee Bridge
Cross over Golden Jubilee Bridge, and descend at
the other side using the lift or stairs
MARSHAL
POINT 22 / 1
At the foot of the stairs, you will see the green
kiosk straight ahead of you. Double back and go back past Ocean Leisure,
onto The Embankment
Proceed directly along Embankment to return to
Victoria Embankment Gardens
CONGRATULATIONS!! YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE WALK
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE ALONG VICTORIA EMBANKMENT
Feeling tired? Then take this alternative route
along Victoria Embankment.
At Marshal Point 18:
Cross
over using the pedestrian crossings
Turn
immediately left into The Embankment, and do not cross over Westminster
Bridge
Walk
straight ahead. You will see the London Eye on your right, on the other
side of the Thames.
When
you reach Golden Jubilee Bridge, cross over the road at the crossing
opposite Ocean Leisure
Continue
along The Embankment until you reach Victoria Embankment Gardens |
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