Historic Taverns of Fleet & River.
Step into centuries of literary and river history across London’s most legendary heritage pubs, from 17th-century cellars to riverbank smugglers’ taverns.
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Before you set off
- Starting point
- Ye Olde Mitre, Ely Court
- Terrain
- Paved city footways and historic cobbles
- Accessibility
- Paved historic alleys, flagstone courtyards and riverside walkways.
- Good to know
- Suggested 18+ · heritage architecture & pub lore
Free · public walking route
Staying safe on the trail
- Keep your head up: Stay aware of your surroundings, traffic, and pedestrians while walking. Step into a safe, stationary pavement spot before checking your screen.
- Roads and waterways: Use designated pedestrian crossings and keep children supervised near roads, canal towpaths, and tramlines.
- Weather & terrain: Check local daylight hours and weather before setting out. Wear sensible footwear suited to cobbles, stone pavements, and inclines.
- Respect the space: Stay on public rights of way. Never climb walls, scale statues, or trespass onto private land to solve a puzzle.
Your adventure, under wraps.
Solve each mystery to unloc the next destination. Only your start and finish are shown before you set off.
- Start · Ye Olde Mitre, Ely CourtHistoric flagstone alley with narrow doorway; single step into the tavern.
- 2 secret stopsRevealed one at a time as you solve.
- Finish · The Prospect of Whitby, WappingFlagstone pavement and riverside terrace; historic flagstone floors inside.