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

The Walk. This is a walking guide to the canal towpath from Camden to the London Canal Museum in King's Cross walking west to east. It tells you about the history of the route that you're walking along and points out to you the interesting things that there are to look at on the way.

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.

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.

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

The initial stretch of towpath is very pleasant, a nice wide path with greenery and trees on your right and more greenery on the other side of the canal. The towpath runs dead straight from here to Kings Cross and it is particularly nice in the evening with the sun setting over the canal.

LONDON CANAL WALK ON REGENT'S CANAL | Little Venice | Regent's Park | Camden Market | King's Cross

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.

Where to start Canal Walk London?

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 is the canal behind King's 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.

What is the longest canal walk in London?

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 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.

How long is the boat from Little Venice to Camden?

Discover a unique london WATERWAY with a REGENT'S CANAL WATERBUS boat trip between LITTLE VENICE & CAMDEN MARKET. Our classic one-way trips operate in either direction, and take around 45 minutes.

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

Follow the water and enjoy walking at your own pace... but allow time to simply sit and stare along the way. Walk one way and hop on a bus for your return, or turn around and walk back to discover a different view.

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 does Regents canal start?

Regent's Canal starts at Little Venice and ends in Docklands.

Which tube station is Little Venice?

Warwick Avenue (/ˈwɒrɪk/ WORR-ik) is a London Underground station in Little Venice in the City of Westminster in northwest London. The station is on the Bakerloo line, between Paddington and Maida Vale stations, and is in Travelcard Zone 2.

What tube line from Kings Cross to Camden?

Northern line timetable - Transport for London.

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.

Can you walk the Royal canal?

The enchanting Royal Canal Greenway is 130km of level towpath, ideal for walkers, runners and cyclists of all ages and stages.

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.

Why is Camden Passage called Camden Passage?

The first street in the area to take the name Camden was Camden Street, now known as Camden Walk, which adjoins Camden Passage. Building of Camden Street commenced in 1765, and was named for Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden who assumed the title Baron Camden that year.

Which is the most beautiful canal in UK?

Oxford Canal

Starting in (unsurprisingly) historic Oxford, you can wend your way 77 miles north to Coventry - or you can go from Coventry to Oxford, and follow the journey taken by people lugging coal in the 1770s. It's now thought to be one of the prettiest canal routes in the country.

Which is the best canal in London?

Regent's Canal is particularly popular, flowing from Little Venice via Kings Cross and along to Docklands. It's known as “the loveliest inland waterway in England” for good reason, as our Regent's Canal walk reveals.

What is the best section of the Thames path to walk?