A. Paid parking is available on nearby Warwick Avenue, or unload boats and park in the NCP Maida Vale car park. Warwick Avenue tube station is nearby for those with inflatable SUP’s.

B. Little Venice marks the junction of the Regent’s and Grand Union Canals. Put in on the Bloomfield Road side of the basin and turn left, under Warwick Avenue road bridge, and onto the Regent’s Canal.

C. At ¼ mile reach Maida Hill Tunnel. The Canal & River Trust must be contacted in advance if you wish to paddle through this tunnel. If you don’t have permission to paddle through there is a portage of 249m. PLEASE NOTE: a forward facing white light must be displayed should permission to paddle be received.

D. Once past the tunnel, walls and bridges tower over the canal before the banks become leafy and green. Pass a colourful canal boat community on your left before starting to skirt Regent’s Park.

E. Grand buildings come into sight, including the London Central Mosque and Winfield House; home to the U.S. Ambassador.

F. At 1.5 miles the sights and sounds of London Zoo begin. Can you spot any of the zoo’s residents as you pass.

G. Once past the zoo the Primrose Hill area is on the left. After a sharp left hand turn spot Pirate Hill Activity Centre
ahead.

H. You are entering bustling Camden Market. The lock is your turning point. It’s worth getting out here for a look around and to soak up the atmosphere before retracing your journey back to the start.