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Four Hundred Years of the New River

An opportunity to walk a beautiful section of the New River from Finsbury Park to Canonbury. The route takes us along part of the 400 year old waterway, through two … Read more

A watery wander around the Angel Islington

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A circular walk from Angel tube, exploring the influences of water sources. Islington and Clerkenwell developed around a hilly area with an abundance of water from natural springs, wells and … Read more

A watery wander around the Angel Islington

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A circular walk from Angel tube, exploring the influences of water sources. Islington and Clerkenwell developed around a hilly area with an abundance of water from natural springs, wells and … Read more

The Regent’s Canal – Islington to Kingsland Road

From Islington’s busy Upper Street to a series of canal basins and ending on a Roman road. This walk winds along the canal through north/north east London from Islington to … Read more

A watery wander around the Angel Islington

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A circular walk from Angel tube, exploring the influences of water sources. Islington and Clerkenwell developed around a hilly area with an abundance of water from natural springs, wells and … Read more

Highbury, Canonbury and Central Islington Highlights

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This walk starts in Highbury Fields, then winds south either side of Upper Street towards the Angel. Highbury, Canonbury and the areas around St Mary’s Islington and the Angel were … Read more

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