[1] From the Artesian Health Centre turn right, then right again through a paved area. Walk ahead across Bermondsey Spa Gardens. Exit the gardens and turn right along Spa Road in front of Bermondsey Town Hall. Turn left along Neckinger. Turn right along Abbey Street, crossing at the zebra crossing.
[2] Turn left once across Abbey Street then quickly turn right into Gedling Place, walking underneath the railway. Continue ahead, crossing Druid Street, along Sweeney Crescent. Turn left along Jamaica Road, crossing at the pedestrian crossing. Turn left once across then right along Shad Thames. Pass under the Design Museum (A).
(A) The Design Museum was opened in 1989 and is thought to be the first museum dedicated to modern design. The building itself is a former banana warehouse. The museum is open from 10am to 5:45 daily, and entry to shop and café is free.
[3] Turn right at Maguire Street, and then left along the Riverfront. Walk along past Butlers Wharf as far as you can. There is a grand view of Tower Bridge ahead. Turn left through a passage, and then right along Shad Thames. Walk under Tower Bridge Road, and then turn right. Turn left along The Queen's Walk. You can see the Tower of London across the river. Go on just past City Hall (B).
(B) The City Hall building was opened in 2002 and designed by famous architect Sir Norman Foster. There is a walkway that runs the whole height of the building, where visitors can see all the interior spaces – aiming to promote ‘transparency’ at the home of the Greater London Authority.
[4] Turn left round the Hall, walking around to the right to pass two tall office blocks. Turn left after the far corner of 4 LG block. Cross Tooley Street at the pedestrian crossing. Once across turn left and then right along Shand Street. Go ahead under a railway. Turn right at Crucifix Lane. Turn left along Bermondsey Street. Go past Tanner Street Gardens on the left.
[5] Soon you will pass St Mary Magdalene Church on the left. Turn left into the churchyard gardens. Go half left at a path crossing, and then turn right at a path junction. Leave the churchyard through gates. Turn half right and cross Abbey Street. Turn left and cross Tower Bridge Road at the pedestrian crossing. Turn right. Turn left at the second turning along Grange Walk. Turn right at crossroads along The Grange. Turn left along Grange Road, and walk along it until you return to the health centre.