Once dominated by industry, Bermondsey is now on the up with fashionable restaurants, riverside apartments, cultural venues devoted to fashion and design.
Take in the site of an ancient abbey, one of London’s most atmospheric streets, the old Leathermarket and a new “foodie” quarter finishing by the river.
The walk will last about 2.5 hours and there are plenty of places for lunch and visits in the afternoon if you want to make a day of it.