Regents Canal: Paddington to Kings Cross

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Overview

Start from Paddington Station, meet by the Brunel Statue between platforms 8 & 9. We follow the Grand Union Canal to Little Venice and then the Regents Canal. We pass Regents Park and Camden Town, stopping for lunch at The Ice Wharf, a canal-side pub in Camden. We continue following the canal to end at Kings Cross/St Pancras. An easy flat walk on good paths.

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

Start time:: 10:45 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Easy
Distance:: 8.7km / 5.4mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

There is no need to book, just turn up at the start and you will be made welcome.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
No car needed
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 26553 81405
Nearest postcode:: W2 1HA
what3words:: rats.lowest.brain

Start time:: 10:45 am

Meet at Paddington Station, by the Brunel statue between platforms 8 & 9.

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 30289 82976
Nearest postcode:: N1C 4AL
what3words:: brains.wisdom.spray

Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Kings Cross station/St Pancras station

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