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South Bank Group

We offer walks in London and Home Counties, accessible by public transport.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

The canal was the first purpose-built freight link from Birmingham to London, before newer (and noisier) railways and roads led to its decline. An easy flat walk along the towpath, ending at Little Venice and Paddington basin. Toilets at start and end of walk, and a stop is possible en route at Sainsbury's Ladbroke Grove.

Lunch: at the end of the walk - suggest cafés and shops at Paddington.

Train: Alperton (Zone 4) is served by the Piccadilly line. Return from Paddington (Zone 1).

Please note: many factors can affect how long a walk takes and the finish time given is an estimate only.

Sunday, 1 October 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 17975 83807
Nearest postcode:
HA0 4PW
what3words:
medium.stole.cowboy
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet outside Alperton station. [Map E176]

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 26659 81226
Nearest postcode:
W2 1EE
what3words:
shell.twice.dirt
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm

Paddington Station

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking