Regent’s Canal towpath from Limehouse to Camden Lock,
Thankyou Line it was magical with not a dull moment from the beginning in 'The Ragged School' Museum founded by Dr Barnardo two centuries ago, and the welcomed lunch in salubrious Islington pub where a few of us almost forgot to pay! Through many a tunnel, past moored houseboats, swimming wild-life, then steps up to file though Camden Market 'just looking'! Onwards as dusk fell when lights switched on reflected on the black water. Suddenly we were there squeezing through an almost hidden door into the magic garden where the most best Christmas Cake Ever, Tea and delicious Cheese-Cake awaited us, served to all by Terence and Line's grandchildren. A truly memorable walk and a great start to the festive season. Many congratulations to you Margaret for your significant birthday on Sunday.
Out-DLR to Limehouse (two stops from Bank tube).
home-Northern Line from Chalk Farm or Camden Town; 274 bus towards BakerStreet, Marble Arch etc.
A look at Limehouse Basin, where the Regent’s Canal joins the Thames. A short walk along roads to the canal towpath (nearest access is currently closed for ‘works’).
PITSTOP: Coffee/loo/culture: The Ragged Cafe and the tiny Ragged School Museum.
AFTERNOON: Over the Islington tunnel across Upper Street, then back down onto the towpath past King's Cross to Camden Lock.
END: Tea and cake at 6 Waterside Place. Princess Road. Primrose Hill, NW1 8JT.
The Island Queen, 87 Noel Road, N1 8HD. Tables are booked from 1.00. Pre-order please. Angel tube station is only about ten minutes away for anyone who wants to peel off here. People could also join us here for the rest of the walk, but please let Line know if you plan to do this