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Paddington Branch Towpath – Little Venice loop from Kensal Rise

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
Greater London
London

Paddington Branch Towpath – Little Venice loop from Kensal Rise

Easy

3.7

(3)

39

riders

Paddington Branch Towpath – Little Venice loop from Kensal Rise

01:05

17.9km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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5.33 km

Ace Cafe London Cycleway

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Nice railway arches and wide cyclepath

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7.96 km

Pathway Along the Paddington Arm Canal

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🇩🇪 Wide enough for a bike. When there is oncoming traffic, someone has to go into the hedges.
🇬🇧 Wide enough for a bike. If there is oncoming traffic, someone has to go into the hedges.

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8.63 km

Grand Union Canal Railway Bridge

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If you like bridges, this is a great section of the Grand Union Canal for you. Two train crossings and a large road crossing that usually houses some colourful house …

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9.62 km

Scrubs Lane Bridge – Grand Union Canal

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One of Britain's longest cycle routes, NCN 6 runs all the way from London to the Lake District, via the East Midlands and Manchester.

At almost 500 miles (800 km), …

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10.2 km

Paddington Branch Towpath

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Nice narrow path along the channel. Be a bit careful with other people walking and cycling here.

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10.8 km

Steep!!!

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Lots of short steep hump bridges on the canal but this one is a zinger!

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13.6 km

Little Venice

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Beautiful spot, especially in the early mornings and late evening when the sun reflects over the water between the ships. Many benches invite for a break.

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13.8 km

Paddington Central Cycle Storage

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Open bike parking, not too well designed and no real security besides some CCTV.

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17.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

3.41 km

1.39 km

463 m

417 m

214 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

5.19 km

2.37 km

152 m

< 100 m

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Monday 18 May

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10°C

98 %

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