Section 3 of 4, Green Link Walk
Regent's Canal to Blackfriars
2.4 miles (3.9 km). Under an hour, easy.
Start: TQ 316 832. Finish: TQ 320 809. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 9 m of climbing and 29 m of descent; highest point 32 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Regent's Canal.
- Station
- Essex Road, 990 m from the start. Directions TQ 321 841
- Bus stops
- Angel Station, 180 m from the start. Directions TQ 315 833Angel Islington / City Road, 190 m from the start. Directions TQ 315 831
- Car parks
- Car park, 320 m from the start. Directions TQ 314 834Car park, 430 m from the start. Directions TQ 316 828Car park, 500 m from the start. Directions TQ 316 827
Getting back
The section finishes at Blackfriars. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Stations
- London Blackfriars, 370 m from the finish. Directions TQ 317 807City Thameslink, 510 m from the finish. Directions TQ 316 812London Cannon Street, 550 m from the finish. Directions TQ 326 808
- Bus stops
- Millennium Bridge, 30 m from the finish. Directions TQ 320 809St Paul's Churchyard, 140 m from the finish. Directions TQ 321 810
Planning the Green Link Walk
- Planning the whole trail: tfl.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 98%.
About 42% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 gate, 2 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 4 m.
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