Mile 25 is horrible for running, but one of the best for crowds and views. The road along the river Thames, opposite the embankment, is lined with the official cheerpoints for loads of charities. The noise is huge, and across the river you can see the London Eye and all the other river landmarks.  Run round the corner and you see the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Here are some photos of me at these points. So tired. Practically walking.



From the Marathon Website:

"As you head west along Victoria Embankment to Westminster, the London Eye dominates the skyline. When it was officially opened by then Prime Minister Tony Blair on 31 December 1999, it was the tallest Ferris wheel in the world – standing at 135 metres (443ft).

Originally intended as a temporary attraction with a five-year lease, the London Eye has become the capital’s premier viewing platform, with more than 3.75 million visitors annually.

You will be welcomed into the final mile of the London Marathon by the spectacular sight of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.

The clock tower was completed in 1859 and was officially renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. However, it is more commonly known by its nickname Big Ben, which originally referred to the clock’s great bell. Many people think the bell was named after Sir Benjamin Hall, who oversaw its installation.