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Coal Drops Yard – Regent's Canal Towpath loop from London King's Cross

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Greater London
London

Coal Drops Yard – Regent's Canal Towpath loop from London King's Cross

Easy

5.0

(2)

41

hikers

Coal Drops Yard – Regent's Canal Towpath loop from London King's Cross

01:54

7.41km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.03 km

Coal Drops Yard

Highlight • Structure

Look out for the great architecture of the kissing roofs in the eastern part of Coal Drops Yard.

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2

1.25 km

Gasholder Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Former gasholders, partly turned into a park and partly into appartments.

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3

1.97 km

Regent's Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Relaxing walk along the canal away from the buzz of the city with many houseboats.

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4

2.85 km

Camden Lock, Regent's Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Great food at the stalls from all corners of the world, and benches where you can rest your weary legs.

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5

2.90 km

Regent's Canal at Camden Market

Highlight • Historical Site

Visiting Regent's Canal is like entering a hidden world. From the colourful collection of narrowboats in Little Venice, it continues through Regent's Park, where it is overlooked by the enormous aviary of London Zoo. In Camden Town, it passes the craft stalls and quirky clothing shops of the famous market, a centre of London's alternative culture.

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6

2.93 km

Regent's Canal

Highlight (Segment) • River

The Regent's Canal weaves quietly through the heart of the city, offering a more intimate side of London. A behind-the-scenes stroll where the city feels at home, relaxed, and unguarded.

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3.51 km

Cumberland Turn Basin

Lake

8

6.77 km

The British Library

Highlight • Monument

With changing (and often free) exhibitions.

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9

7.17 km

St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel

Highlight • Historical Site

International train station and 5 star accommodation. Linked with the King's Cross train station for travelling to all areas within the UK mainland.
A must visit for Harry Potter fans.

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7.41 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.72 km

353 m

169 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.73 km

2.27 km

215 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

21°C

12°C

25 %

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