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Overview

Beginning at Mile End, we follow the Regent's canal down to Limehouse Basin, then pass Shadwell New Basin, Ornamental Canal, and St. Katherine Docks, before finishing at Liverpool Street Station.

Optional pub at the end. 

Thursday, 11 December 2025
Start time:
7:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.3km / 4.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Meet outside Mile End Station

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 36529 82534
Nearest postcode:
E3 4SS
what3words:
soft.lazy.gown
Start time:
7:00 pm

Meet outside Mile End Underground Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 33222 81709
Nearest postcode:
EC2M 3AN
what3words:
woods.weedy.belly
Estimated finish time:
8:45 pm

Finish at Liverpool Street Underground Station

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