Canals make Venice famous. But, did you know there are miles of lovely canals crossing London? I certainly forget that sometimes!
Earlier this week we walked 5.7 miles of the 8.6 mile long Regent’s Canal. The canal winds from West to East London. We started the walk in picturesque Regent’s Park and finished in Hackney. It was a mostly sunny day and we got to see many interesting sights along the way – grand houses, art work, cute canal side cafes and of course, people watching. Along with lots of colourful canal boats and parts of the route showed where new meets old.
Have you ever walked along the canals in London?
Marcella xx
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It looks like a lovely walk 🙂
It was great! Next time we’ll have to aim for the whole canal 🙂
What a beautiful day!
We were very lucky! It started raining just as we reached the end – it must have been fate! 😉
I knew there were canals in the countryside but not in London. Doing a canal boat holiday has been on our bucket list for years – one day we’ll get there.
It would be great, wouldn’t it? Though I’d like to go with somebody who knew what they were doing with all the locks etc!
I had no clue there were canals in London! I feel so dumb now ha and I’ve been to London and totally missed out on it! Just another reason to go back… stat! Love water within a city!
I bet loads of people don’t! They really aren’t that well known of but they are lovely, especially on a sunny day!
Looks like London’s getting some spring time weather! Like Christine, I had no idea there were canals in London. There is so much of London I have yet to explore, I can’t wait to return at some point.
The sun is coming, yay! Now we just need it to warm up 😉 There is so so much in London, I’ve lived here most of my life and there are still so many places I haven’t been too – I love that!
Very pretty! Looks like the perfect place to take a walk 🙂
Thanks Courtney! It was lovely indeed! 🙂
What a gorgeous day! I’ve walked from Little Venice to Camden a few times, which I love, but not much further along – I’ll have to try the section to Hackney this spring 🙂
So lovely, especially on a beautiful spring day! 🙂
I walked along the canal just last weekend (finally had some good weather). I guess I didn’t realise it was so long, though! Lovely pictures.
Sounds great Liz! I’m so glad that spring is here now 🙂
Hello, dear Marcella! In November, we are going in London for the third time in my life, Regent’s canal is on my list already! Thanks ❤