| There is the temptation to think of London as big, noisy, | | | | giving you the opportunity to see lots of different birds. |
| dirty and crowded. But not all parts of London are like | | | | It doesn't really matter which way you decide to walk |
| this. In fact if you want to see one of the best and | | | | from Little Venice, whether it is towards Camden or in |
| most attractive parts of all, you should head for Little | | | | the other direction towards the west of London and |
| Venice. | | | | beyond. In either direction you will find some lovely |
| Located to the north west of London just outside | | | | places to stop and watch the world go by. There are |
| Zone 1 of the Underground, Little Venice is a delight. | | | | also various cafes and restaurants nearby, some of |
| Make your way towards the pool of water in which | | | | which have outdoor eating areas so you can view the |
| canal boats are moored to begin your exploration of | | | | canal as you eat. |
| the area. | | | | Many people have heard of Little Venice but not |
| The Grand Union Canal ends at this pool, which is | | | | everyone has seen it for themselves. One thing is true |
| called Browning's Pool after Robert Browning, the poet. | | | | for most people though – once they have seen it |
| The Regent's Canal then begins with a journey through | | | | and realise what an oasis of calm and peacefulness |
| the Maida Hill Tunnel. You can make this journey by | | | | this is, they often return. |
| canal boat if you take one of the trips that regularly | | | | It is also possible to walk the distance between Little |
| traverse this section of water. Alternatively you can | | | | Venice and Camden before exploring the markets and |
| return to the pavement before picking up the tow path | | | | stopping for a bite to eat. The journey is some two |
| again on the other side. | | | | and a half miles long, and you can always get a canal |
| The canal – and the boat trips you can board here | | | | boat back if you would rather sit and enjoy the |
| – goes all the way up to Camden, where you can | | | | scenery and give your feet a rest! |
| enjoy browsing around the market and exploring this | | | | There are lots of London hotels near to Little Venice |
| beautiful section of London. On the way you will pass | | | | you can stay in. But since it is easily reached via the |
| through London Zoo, and even if you do not leave the | | | | Underground you can stay anywhere in London and |
| towpath to enter it, you can see some of the animals | | | | reach the network of canals in no time at all whenever |
| as you walk past. Lord Snowdon's Aviary is here too, | | | | you want to see it. |