London's
Waterside
Map
of London
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London was founded on its river - and thousands of years
later, the Thames is still the hub of city life. One of the most famous
rivers in the world, London’s River Thames runs for 216 miles from
source to sea and is steeped in lore along virtually its entire route,
not least as it makes its way through London.
From the River Thames at Limehouse Basin, to Paddington
to the west of the city’s centre, the nine-mile Regent’s Canal
is one of the best-kept secrets in the capital. Largely hidden behind
buildings, the line sneaks its way through a rich collage of urban landscapes.
The 28-mile Lee Navigation reaches out to the north from
London. It is a river of many roles, having variously served transport,
waste disposal, flood control, mill power and pleasure boating needs.
Today, it's the centrepiece of the Lee Valley Park - a green corridor
full of activities for all the family, and the ideal weekend escape.
In contrast, London’s Docklands and Canary Wharf
offer one of the word’s most exciting modern urban environment both
for business and pleasure.
See for yourself: discover London’s rivers and canals!!
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