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London’s South East: Rotherhithe Riverside

created by Neil
London born and bred, a professional hiker, urban explorer, foodie and Quizzard

€22,00
per group (1-5 people)
play anytime within the next 3 months

(44 customer reviews)
What are the secret stories of London’s South East riverside? To find out, follow in the footsteps of our local creator Neil. On this flexible walk, you’ll learn about great engineers, Victorian politicians, Dickensian slums, and London’s larder – the people and places that brought the Thames to life. Get ready for location-based riddles, exciting ‘a-ha!’ discovery moments, and experiencing the charm of this area for yourself!

This playful walk across London’s riverside sharpens your senses and encourages you to appreciate the most wonderful – and often hidden – details around you. Whether you know South East London or just start exploring here, this experience gives you a perspective on discovery that will inspire your curiosity wherever you go next.
Ps. This trail was originally created by Beth but now maintained by Neil.

9 riddles.
1.5 – 2 hours. 2.5 – 3 km.

Start at Rotherhithe Station
End at The Scoop

Local wonders you’ll discover on this walk include:
The fascinating Brunel Museum.
Picturesque Bermondsey Wharves.
The famous Tower Bridge from a different perspective.
Lots of stunning river views.

Play 7 days a week anytime (but preferably during daylight hours!)

 

You’ll receive an email with a link to your game. The link to the game is valid up to 3 months after the purchase. By tapping the play button your game magically opens in your phone’s browser. No downloads. Super easy.

If it rains, take a break and wait for some sunshine, you can continue where you left off, or share the email with your teammates in case you run out of battery.

We recommend playing in a team of 1-5 people.

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London’s South East: Rotherhithe Riverside
“All good fun except for the last one”
June 26, 2025
London’s South East: Rotherhithe Riverside
“Fun walk with interesting facts and lovely views.”
October 12, 2024
London’s South East: Rotherhithe Riverside
“Fabulous, historical and mythical!!!”
July 8, 2024
London’s South East: Rotherhithe Riverside
“Uknown face of London! Awesome.”
May 11, 2024
London’s South East: Rotherhithe Riverside
“Lovely to be along the river, we really enjoyed the Mayflower pub! 🍻 Would recommend!”
March 31, 2024
London’s South East: Rotherhithe Riverside
“We enjoyed our treasure hunt and saw some fantastic views of London we had not encountered before.”
February 24, 2024
London’s South East: Rotherhithe Riverside
“Cold freezing but anazing”
December 2, 2023
London’s South East: Rotherhithe Riverside
“Super fun and educational”
November 17, 2023
London’s South East: Rotherhithe Riverside
“It was fun! Could’ve been a bit more stops and riddles, felt too short. But overall a great afternoon activity!”
October 1, 2023
London’s South East: Rotherhithe Riverside
“Great! Truly enjoyable, perfectly driven and we just had a great time!”
August 13, 2023
London’s South East: Rotherhithe Riverside
“It was fun”
August 9, 2023
London’s South East: Rotherhithe Riverside
“An amiable stroll with some nice places though we were expecting more Rotherhithe”
July 15, 2023
London’s South East: Rotherhithe Riverside
“It was enlightening & informative.”
June 17, 2023
London’s South East: Rotherhithe Riverside
“Very interesting nice quiet walk (till the end!)”
May 27, 2023
London’s South East: Rotherhithe Riverside
“Very nice!”
April 4, 2023
London’s South East: Rotherhithe Riverside
“Super mais un peu long pour les enfants”
March 3, 2023
London’s South East: Rotherhithe Riverside
“A lovely scenic riverside walk with lots of history to discover! 🤩”
January 6, 2023
London’s South East: Rotherhithe Riverside
“Very fun experience and it’s a good way to discover the city!”
August 27, 2022
London’s South East: Rotherhithe Riverside
“Fun”
November 22, 2021
London’s South East: Rotherhithe Riverside
“Walked around some streets we would not normally have seen. It was ok. Shame the Brunel museum was closed.”
November 22, 2021

    1. Choose your game

    All our trails are created by locals. Buy the one that intrigues you the most. After the purchase, you’ll receive a link to your game via email.

    2. Ready, set, go!

    Go to the game’s starting location indicated in the email (play anytime up to 3 months from the purchase). Tap the Play button and the game will magically open in your phone’s browser!

    3. Find secrets

    With each riddle solved, new cryptic directions will take you from one hidden gem to the next. You’ll unlock local stories and recommendations on your way too!

    4. Win!

    Play for the fastest time and get listed on our leaderboard. Or, take your time and share your best adventure photo using #secretcitytrails. Both might lead to a free game!

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