Kings Cross to Canary Wharf Canal

Walks, England, Greater London, Tower Hamlets
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Kings Cross to Canary Wharf Canal

Regents Canal

by ozomene

  • 3hr 35m / 10.6km
  • 52

A route from Kings Cross along the regents canal to the Limehouse Basin then Canary Wharf along the Thames.

  • Wildlife
  • Wheel friendly
  • Water feature
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • History

Walk preview

Map preview for Kings Cross to Canary Wharf Canal
  1. Step 1: Start at Kings Cross and walk to the canal which is signposted.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  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 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.

  6. 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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