How long is the canal walk from Camden to Little Venice?
A leisurely walk (city/town) starting and finishing in City of London, England, about 4.80km (2.98 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 1:15h.
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Get to know this 5.0-mile out-and-back trail near City of London, London. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 6 min to complete.
Our Little Venice walk begins at The Paddington Basin, which is located a short walk from Paddington Station. This is a newly gentrified area that has a lot of office blocks and apartment buildings. A local landmark are the two bridges, known as the Fan Bridge and the Rolling Bridge.
The Route. This loveliest of Little Venice walking tours starts at Warwick Avenue station. It's on the Bakerloo line of the London Underground, so it's easy to get to by tube.
Passing under the Porta Govese or Torresotto dei Piella you reach the famous window on the Canale delle Moline and the bridge, both overlooking the canal. This corner of the city is known as little Venice.
Some say Little Venice was given its name by playwright and poet Robert Browning who lived in the area for more than 25 years. Others say it was poet Lord Byron's likening of the canals to those in Venice that gave one of London's hidden gems its name.
Little Venice is a charming part of Mykonos. The water lapping up on the building is reminiscent of Venice. The narrow alleys contain many shops and boutiques and cafes, many of which are overpriced. But it is a nice area to stroll around in.