Kings Cross to Canary Wharf Canal

Walks, England, Greater London, Tower Hamlets

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  • Step 1: Start at Kings Cross and walk to the canal which is signposted.

  • After walking up Kings Boulevard cross the road and walk onto the bridge. Cross the canal and turn right.

    Step 2: After walking up Kings Boulevard cross the road and walk onto the bridge. Cross the canal and turn right.

  • Take the stairs down to the canal tow path, right of the restaurant/bar.

    Step 3: Take the stairs down to the canal tow path, right of the restaurant/bar.

  • Continue under the bridge and the canal opens out to a marina. This is where the canal museum is.

    Step 4: Continue under the bridge and the canal opens out to a marina. This is where the canal museum is.

  • When we get to the Islington tunnel we have to leave the tow path for a while. Take the ramp up to the street, turn right.

    Step 5: When we get to the Islington tunnel we have to leave the tow path for a while. Take the ramp up to the street, turn right.

  • Step 6: Cross the road to take the first left up Wynford Road. Continue until you reach the main road. Cross and walk right up Penton Street to Chaple Market.

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