GO London, midweek adventure

🥾 Paddington to Camden Walk – Regent’s Canal, Little Venice & Primrose Hill Views
London canal walks | Regent’s Canal walk | Camden Lock walking tour | urban hikes London | Little Venice to Camden
Join GO London Hiking for a beautiful urban walk through historic waterways and leafy neighborhoods, tracing Regent’s Canal from Paddington Basin to the vibrant heart of Camden. Starting at Paddington Station, we’ll escape the city’s bustle and follow the tranquil canal past the houseboats of Little Venice, where narrowboats drift like floating cottages.
We continue east onto the Regent’s Canal, opened in 1820 and once a key route for coal and timber during London’s industrial boom. Along the way, we pass architectural landmarks like the grand Crocker’s Folly, and walk over the Maida Hill Tunnel, the canal’s second-longest.
Admire quirky sights like the Upside Down House, the elegant villas of Regent’s Park, and climb Primrose Hill for stunning panoramic views. From there, we pass Gilbey’s Yard, a former wine and spirits depot turned creative quarter, and reach the lively Camden Lock, once a thriving dock and now home to street food, music, and markets.
Our walk ends at Camden Town Tube Station, with time to explore or enjoy an optional post-walk social.

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🕘 Schedule & Meeting Info
Meeting Time: 18:00 at By the steps at Paddington square
Walk Start: 18:10
Estimated Finish: 20:30 at Camden Town Tube Station
🎫 Train fare not required – this walk is within central London
🚆 Travel using Oyster/contactless

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📍 Walk Overview
Grade: 🥾 Beginner
Distance: ~7km / 4.3 miles
Walking Time: ~2.5 hours with breaks
Ascent: Mostly flat with a short hill at Primrose
Terrain: Urban paths, canal towpaths, and paved streets
Pace: Leisurely with stops for views and stories
Hike Leader: Gary | 📞 07968585224

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🎒 What to Bring
✅ Comfortable walking shoes
✅ Layers for the weather and conditions
✅ Water bottle & optional snacks
✅ Travelcard or contactless for the tube

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💬 What to Expect
Our walks are social, inclusive, and relaxed. Meet friendly Londoners, expats, solo explorers, and locals curious about the city's quieter corners. Most join solo – and leave with new friends!
🧭 Qualified, Insured Hike Leaders
All GO London events are led by experienced, trained, and fully insured walk leaders.
✅ RSVP Now
Spaces are limited – RSVP “Yes” to secure your place.
Full event details and reminders will be emailed before the walk.

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DATES: 9 days 15th - 23th November 2025
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Led by Bedouin guides, we enter Petra—“The Rose City” one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. We trek from the secret entrance of Siq al-Barid (Little Petra), following time-worn Nabataean paths through open desert and rocky terrain. Surrounded by mountains and Bedouin camps, we steadily climb, passing through ever-narrowing wadis and weathered cliffscapes. Along the way, we encounter hand-carved monuments, tombs, and temples before reaching the narrow canyon that reveals our first glimpse of the magnificent Treasury, where we exit this remarkable site.
After a night in a hotel, the journey continues into Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon, where T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) based himself during his Arab campaigns.
This vast desert landscape is dominated by massive rock formations, sculpted over milenia into natural arches, gorges, and eerie shapes. We camp with the Bedouin, experiencing unparalleled sunsets and crystal-clear skies—perfect for stargazing.
Our adventure ends with a return to Amman, where we share a post-trip meal and recount stories of an unforgettable journey.

DATES: 9 days 14th - 22th November 2026
This adventure takes us deep into the Middle East, the heart of Bedouin country, where ancient trade routes crisscross the landscape. For centuries nomads traded spices, salt, and pearls between the ports of the Persian Gulf and the imperial cities of Jerusalem, Medina, and far beyond.
Led by Bedouin guides, we enter Petra—“The Rose City” one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. We trek from the secret entrance of Siq al-Barid (Little Petra), following time-worn Nabataean paths through open desert and rocky terrain. Surrounded by mountains and Bedouin camps, we steadily climb, passing through ever-narrowing wadis and weathered cliffscapes. Along the way, we encounter hand-carved monuments, tombs, and temples before reaching the narrow canyon that reveals our first glimpse of the magnificent Treasury, where we exit this remarkable site.
After a night in a hotel, the journey continues into Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon, where T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) based himself during his Arab campaigns.
This vast desert landscape is dominated by massive rock formations, sculpted over milenia into natural arches, gorges, and eerie shapes. We camp with the Bedouin, experiencing unparalleled sunsets and crystal-clear skies—perfect for stargazing.
Our adventure ends with a return to Amman, where we share a post-trip meal and recount stories of an unforgettable journey.