Can you walk along the canal from Kings Cross to Camden?

This Regent's Canal walk will take you from King's Cross through Camden, Primrose Hill, Regent's Park (where you might get a glimpse of the animals at London Zoo if you're lucky!) and Little Venice, before ending up at Paddington Basin.

Can you walk along Regents canal?

The Regent's Canal offers an oasis of calm in the capital. Once London's best kept secret, we're now spreading the word with walkers, boaters, commuters and everyone looking to escape the busy streets.

Can you walk from Little Venice to Camden along the canal?

This is a great way to escape from the hustle and bustle of London - by walking along the canal from Camden to Little Venice. The route takes you along the canal through Regent's Park/London Zoo - the wild dogs and bird cages line the walk for a short way.

What is the canal behind Kings Cross?

Regent's Canal runs through the heart of King's Cross. This nine-mile waterway flows quietly through our capital, from the River Thames at Limehouse to Paddington. People still live along the canal and the mix of boat moorings, heritage buildings and a connection to nature make for a charming setting.

Where to start canal Walk London?

Walking from King's Cross to Camden Lock in London

Can you walk along the canal from Angel to Kings Cross?

At any time of the year the quiet waters of the Regent's Canal in Islington make a beautiful and calming setting for an urban walk. Throughout this stroll we walk along or beside the canal.

What is the name of the canal in Camden?

Camden is lucky to have a big chunk of one of the most important water canals in Britain, the Regent's Canal. Completed in 1820, it was a latecomer to the UK canal network and opened only five years before the first steam railway was built.

What tube line from Kings Cross to Camden?

Northern line timetable - Transport for London.

What is the longest canal path in the UK?

The Grand Union Canal

Stretching 147 miles from west London to Birmingham, this is officially the UK's longest canal. Walking all of it might be out of the question, but there's a manageable 8-mile section connecting Hemel Hempstead and Tring stations.

How long is Regents canal?

Regent's Canal is a canal across an area just north of central London, England. It provides a link from the Paddington Arm of the Grand Union Canal, 550 yards (500 m) north-west of Paddington Basin in the west, to the Limehouse Basin and the River Thames in east London. The canal is 8.6 miles (13.8 km) long.

How long is the Canal Walk from Camden to Little Venice?

Lovely 1.5 hour walk from Little Venice to Camden Town with tea and cake on the way - Regent's Canal, London Traveller Reviews - Tripadvisor.

Which line do you need to take to get to Camden Town?

Camden Town is a London Underground station on the Northern line.

How long is the Canal Walk from Little Venice to Kings Cross?

If you are feeling spritely you can walk the whole 9 mile canal (Little Venice to Limehouse) in one go, but in this post I cover the walk from Little Venice to King's Cross. It should take roughly 1-1.5 hours.

Where do I start the Regents Canal Walk?

Starting in Little Venice and finishing on the River Thames, this 9-mile walk along the length of Regent's Canal is one of London's best-kept secrets.

Is it safe to swim in Regents canal?

On a hot day, it might seem like a great idea to cool down in open water. However, swimming is prohibited in our canals and rivers. There are too many risks that you can't see hidden below the surface, and lots of other ways you can cool down with two feet on the towpath.

Where to start in Little Venice?

Our Little Venice walk begins at The Paddington Basin, which is located a short walk from Paddington Station. This is a newly gentrified area that has a lot of office blocks and apartment buildings. A local landmark are the two bridges, known as the Fan Bridge and the Rolling Bridge.

What is the prettiest canal in England?

Oxford Canal

It's considered one of the most beautiful canal paths in the country. Traditional villages and taverns with buildings dating back to the 18th century provide a unique peek into the past in this region.

What is the most famous canal in the UK?

What is the deepest canal in the UK?

Tuel Lane Lock is a canal lock, situated on the Rochdale Canal in Sowerby Bridge, England. It was built in 1996 as part of the canal's restoration, and replaces two previous locks, locks 3 and 4, from the original canal system. With a fall of 19 feet 8.5 inches (6 m), it is the deepest lock in the United Kingdom.

What is the best tube to get to Camden Market?

The nearest tube to Camden market is Camden Town. This is located on the Northern line (the black line on the underground map) and the likelihood is that you'll be traveling Northbound if coming from anywhere in central London. Another nearby station is Chalk Farm, which is just one stop onwards from Camden Town.

Is Camden Road Station the same as Camden Town station?

The first Camden Road station was opened by the North London Railway in 1850 on the east side of what is now St. Pancras Way. It was renamed Camden Town on 1 July 1870, but closed on 5 December the same year when it was replaced by the current station, a short distance to the west.

What's the difference between Kings Cross and St Pancras?

Kings Cross Station was built by the Great Northern Railway (GNR) as the terminus for its London to York line and opened in 1852. St Pancras Station was built by the Midland Railway Company (MRC) as the terminus of their lines from Derby and opened in 1868.

Where is Camden canal?

Regent's Canal or Camden lock canal site was completed in 1820. This Canal was designed by the famous architect John Nash. It runs from Little Venice, passes Paddington, Regents Park and the London Zoo to reach Camden . You can hire boats and have a pleasant ride in this canal.

What time do Camden markets close?

We're open seven days a week from 10am to 6pm including all bank holidays, and we also open some evenings—check our events page for details. The only day of the year we're closed is Christmas Day.

What is the largest canal in London?

Grand Union Canal: Spanning an impressive 137 miles, the Grand Union Canal holds the distinction of being the longest canal in the UK, connecting London and Birmingham. Cruising its entirety non-stop would take approximately 74 hours.