Battersea Bridge Loop (Short)
Gentle loop upstream to Battersea Bridge and back. Head east along the north bank, round the bridge, return along the south bank. Stay within 50m of shore at all times. Good for beginners on a calm day.
Exit Points Along This Route
Your launch point. Foreshore access via stairs.
Stone steps on upstream side of Battersea Bridge, north bank. Slippery — use with care.
Steps on south bank at Battersea Bridge. Access to Battersea Park.
Steps on south bank near Wandsworth Bridge. Useful for downstream bailout.
Hazards on This Route
Active marina entrance. Motor vessels entering/exiting. Give wide berth and pass on the downstream side.
Strong eddies form around bridge piers on ebb tide. Pass through the centre arch. Avoid hugging piers.
Five-arch bridge with narrow spans. Pass through centre arch. Current accelerates through the arches.
Houseboats and barges moored along north bank. Give clearance — mooring chains extend underwater. Do not paddle between moored vessels and the wall.