Walking near Hanwell

Lock Flight, Hanwell Top Lock on the Grand Union Canal

No walker could ever tire of exploring the Capital on foot. Stroll past London Zoo, wonder at the London Eye and the traditional scene of Big Ben and Westminster Bridge, and then wander among the old docks on the Isle of Dogs. Even the most reluctant of walkers can boast they've walked a whole canal by exploring the 1.75 miles of the Limehouse Cut.

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Walking routes

Towpath Stoppages

21 Aug 2007 until further notice

Stoppage: Old River Lea

Associated Regional Office: London Waterways

Towpath has been closed

UPDATE (23 November 2010): Olympic preparation, navigation and towpath closed

(Enquiries: 0207 985 7200)

 
21 Aug 2007 until further notice

Stoppage: City Mill River

Associated Regional Office: London Waterways

Towpath has been closed

UPDATE (23 November 2010): Olympic preparation, navigation closed

(Enquiries: 0207 985 7200)

 
21 Aug 2007 until further notice

Stoppage: Waterworks River

Associated Regional Office: London Waterways

Towpath has been closed

UPDATE (23 November 2010): Olympics preparation, navigation and towpath closed.

(Enquiries: 0207 985 7200)