Canal Walks in London

The iconic River Thames isn’t the only waterway that winds its way across London. Our network of canals have been a vital infrastructure for the city for centuries. Think transport for barges and home to canal boats. And now, their towpaths are hotspots for cyclists, dog walkers and visitors to the many chic canalside cafes as well as our oh-so knowledgeable walking tour guides.

Canal walks can take you from West London, through Central London and across to East London. As you follow canal paths, you’ll take in sights like Regent’s Park, London Zoo, Olympic Park and Camden Market.

Our Docklands walks open your eyes to the history of this ever-changing area beside the Thames, including Limehouse Cut which is London’s oldest canal. Or, discover the fascinating stories of East London, walking via Hackney Wick, Mile End park, Victoria Park and more.

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. Our expert guides will show you pretty green spaces, hidden nooks and historic sites on our Regent’s Canal walking tour. All the guides are members of the Inland Waterways Association and many of them are  barge owners themselves, so have amazing insights and stories to tell. They’ll give you their personal perspective of London life from the waterways.

Below you’ll find our best canal walks which range from London towpath walks, out to the Grand Union Canal and beyond.