Lace up your walking shoes for the London Bridges Walk on Sunday 6 June 2027, or walk locally to you!
Enjoy a unique 20km challenge following the course of the River Thames, crossing 14 of the capital’s most iconic bridges along the way, and finishing beside the incredible Tower Bridge!
Just as London's bridges link different parts of the city, people who are deafblind rely on personalised support, communication methods, assistive technology and inclusive communities to bridge the barriers that can lead to isolation.
By taking on the London Bridges Walk, you'll be joining us in celebrating the power of connection in all its forms and helping build bridges to a more accessible and inclusive world for deafblind people.
- 20km challenge
- 14 bridges to cross
Can't join us in London? No problem. Earn your medal by gathering your friends and planning your own My Bridges Walk locally to you.
The route
Starting right beside the river, you'll pass through the leafy suburbs of Putney and Wandsworth as you head east towards the city. Along the way, you'll spot many of London's most iconic landmarks such as Battersea Power Station, Big Ben, and the London Eye, as well as cross 14 of the city's bridges across the Thames, each with its own history to tell. At last, you will reach your final crossing, the incredible Tower Bridge, and celebrate your achievement by taking photos with your well-earned medal, knowing you've made a fantastic difference for those living with deafblindness.
Click to view the route map (PDF)
The Deafblind UK London Bridges Walk is the perfect challenge for people of all ages and abilities. The walk is designed to be accessible for those with sight and/or hearing loss, with BSL and lipspeaking interpreters present at venues, and the option of a buddy system for anyone who wishes to have the added reassurance of someone walking with them.
It’s tough but achievable; with some training and determination, anyone can conquer the London Bridges Walk. Take on the walk with family, friends or colleagues, and make more friends along the way!
What's on offer?
- Posted pre-event pack
- Breathable event t-shirt
- Self-guided walk with online and printed maps
- Event medical support
- BSL interpreter and Lipspeaker support
- Buddy system for walkers with sight and/or hearing loss
- Free training plan
- Fundraising support
- Finisher medal
Event details
When: Sunday 6 June 2027
Start Venue: Thames Rowing Club, Putney
Finish Venue: Tower Bridge Collective, London
Want to volunteer as a marshal on the day? Apply here
What happens on the day?
- 08:30 - 10:00: Registration desks open at Thames Rowing Club. Walkers will sign in and set off in waves.
- 13:00 - 18:00: We will be at Tower Bridge Collective to welcome walkers to the finish of their amazing achievement!
Entry
A maximum of 500 participants can take part in the London Bridges Walk 2027, so early registration is advised to avoid disappointment. If capacity is reached before the event, on the day entry will not be available.
The London Bridges Walk is open to people of all ages and abilities. However, those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult. Under 3s go free no matter when you sign up.
Early bird entry - closes Sunday 18 April 2027
- Adults: £15
- Under 18s: £10
Standard entry - closes Monday 31 May 2027
- Adults: £20
- Under 18s: £10
On the day entry - Sunday 6 June 2027
- Adults: £25
- Under 18s: £15
Sponsorship: We ask all adults to raise a minimum of £150 sponsorship for Deafblind UK. Click here to find out how your sponsorship helps.
Please note that participant packs will be sent to all those who sign up before 16th May 2027. Sign-ups after this deadline will collect their participant number and t-shirt at the event.
This event is deafblind-friendly - We want to ensure that everyone can enjoy the London Bridges Walk as accessibly as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please get in touch with us to let us know how we provide the best event experience.
Start fundraising
All money raised from the Deafblind UK London Bridges Walk will go directly to providing specialised services for people with deafblindness, empowering them to live independently.
By committing to raise a minimum of £150 sponsorship, your support could help to fund:
30 calls to our free Deafblind UK helpline, meaning we can be there for people with dual sensory loss the moment that they need us.
3 deafblind awareness sessions, educating teachers and students about the ways they can support those who are deafblind in their school.
One-to-one counselling sessions with our trained therapists for 3 deafblind people, helping them to process their sight and hearing loss.
Get hiking fit with our training plans
We’ve put together a 5-week training plan to help get you hiking fit. The more you prepare yourself ahead of your challenge, the more you’ll enjoy the experience on the big day.
Transport links
If you’re travelling to and from the event via public transport, these transport links may be useful:
Thames Rowing Club (start venue): Both Putney overground station and Putney Bridge underground (District line) stations are a 15-minute (1.1km) walk from the venue.
Tower Bridge Collective (Finish venue): Tower Hill underground station (Circle and District lines) is a 12-minute (850m) walk from the finish venue. London Bridge overground and underground station (Jubilee and Northern lines) is an 8-minute (600m) walk away.