Stage 8 – Limehouse Basin to Victoria Park

After our detour round Canada Water we continued the London Spiral north through what is called the East End of London.
Sunday April 17th, met at Canary Wharf tube (Jubilee Line) 1 pm
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Lock gates at Limehouse Basin
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Ship’s kitten at Limehouse Basin
From Canary Wharf we navigated the Limehouse Basin and travelled north through Mile End Park, a creation of the 1990s.The Park linked several grassy or abandoned areas into a chain along the Regent’s Canal. Its master stroke was to make the Green Bridge part of the park, with trees and pathway across the busy road: see map.
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Sculpture of a river float, by Arts Desire
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Mile End Park Green Bridge
It’s a beautiful and dynamic cut through the East End, taking us to Victoria Park, which has a great area for kids to play.
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View south from Hackney Wick station, Olympic Orbit tower in background to the left
Whole walk 5 miles.
Duration 2.5 hours.

One thought on “Stage 8 – Limehouse Basin to Victoria Park

  1. Aruna Dutt April 4, 2016 / 6:30 pm

    Dear Tim, Thanks for letting me know, I’d love to come but unfortunately it clashes with another walk, hopefully I’ll be able to attend the next one. Best Wishes, Aruna Dutt

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