Britain's official guide to canals, rivers and lakes

Tuesday 16th March 2010

Walking the East End's Canals

Route facts

Waterways:
Hertford Union Canal »
Limehouse Cut »
Regent's Canal »
River Lee »

Circular route from: Limehouse Basin

Download an information leaflet (Adobe PDF)

Walking along East London’s historic canal network unlocks a tranquil world only yards from the bustle of commercial life.

Over the last 20 years, London’s east end has undergone a dramatic transformation. This looks set to continue well into the early part of the 21st century with major regeneration of the area proposed.

Download the leaflet for full details of the walk.

 

Waypoints

1. Start

Start point, walking route: Walking the East End's Canals

2. Limehouse Basin Starting Point

Start your walk by heading north-east along the Limehouse Cut towpath.

3. Limehouse Basin Finishing Point

Follow the Mile End Park towpath to finish your walk at Limehouse Basin.

4. End

End point, walking route: Walking the East End's Canals