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Originally Posted by occaccount
This was my first time experiencing WNBR. Resulting in my first post.
-I thought Wellington arch would have a great crowd as a finishing point. But seeing the other pics I realize there are far better locations. What are good starting points and spots on route to get great pictures from a more elaborate crowd. I think not all riders visited Wellington arch.
Spots easy te commute between by public transport
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Hi there! I try to avoid places that are complete zoos -- e.g. Hyde Park start, and Westminster bridge. These always seem overcrowded and intrusive places to photograph.
Piccadilly is a decent place if you can get reasonably high up on the North side. You can then take tube Green Park to Waterloo and walk up to Waterloo bridge, though you will be waiting 30+mins for riders to catch up with you. Once the ride has passed, you can get a bus up Aldwych to Holborn, then walk to Lincoln's Inn Fields. They usually do a lap or two there. Both of these places have great visibility, and the riders are much more relaxed because these parts are quieter.
I've never tried, but I guess you can get Piccadilly line back from Holborn to Piccadilly Circus for the Mall.
I've found that if you try to do more locations you risk mistiming it and wondering if you will be waiting ages or have missed the ride.