Paddington Branch Towpath – Little Venice loop from Harlesden

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Paddington Branch Towpath – Little Venice loop from Harlesden

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Paddington Branch Towpath – Little Venice loop from Harlesden

01:47

29.6km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 36 m for 46 m

After 8.50 km for 4 m

After 29.5 km for 46 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.85 km

Paddington Arm Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

A peaceful part of the Grand Union Canal that has great views on both sides, especially of Perivale Wood Local Nature Reserve. Enjoy the serenity.

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The Horsenden Loaf

Highlight • Rest Area

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6.40 km

Perivale Wood Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

7.11 km

Wooden Bridge on the Grand Union Canal at Paradise Fields

Highlight • River

A lovely and peaceful stretch of the Grand Union Canal next to Paradise Fields. the wooden bridge overhead is an impressive structure for crossing the water, or to shelter underneath. Enjoy the many colourful canal boats and the tranquil water.

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16.0 km

Pathway Along the Paddington Arm Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

🇩🇪 Wide enough for a bike. When there is oncoming traffic, someone has to go into the hedges.
🇬🇧 Wide enough for a bike. If there is oncoming traffic, someone has to go into the hedges.

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16.7 km

Grand Union Canal Railway Bridge

Highlight • River

If you like bridges, this is a great section of the Grand Union Canal for you. Two train crossings and a large road crossing that usually houses some colourful house boats. Also a great spot to stop for shelter in an unplanned shower.

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17.7 km

Scrubs Lane Bridge – Grand Union Canal

Highlight • River

One of Britain's longest cycle routes, NCN 6 runs all the way from London to the Lake District, via the East Midlands and Manchester.

At almost 500 miles (800 km), it's certainly not the most direct route, but a varied patchwork of railway trails, colliery paths, towpaths and minor roads, taking in several cities and large towns. Leicester, Derby, Nottingham, Sheffield and Manchester are all en route.

(cycle.travel/route/summary/156579)

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18.3 km