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Connecting Paddington to the main branch of the Grand Union Canal near Hayes, the arm slices through West London providing a green corridor frequented by both people and wildlife.
The 14-mile long waterway is lined with evidence of its industrial past. From old factories and warehouses to the landing platforms at Kensal Rise Cemetery, where coffins used to arrive by narrowboat, the Paddington Arm is a history enthusiast's dream.
The Paddington Arm is a great place to take a break from the chaos of the city, cleaning your mind and lungs at the same time. Whether you're interested in history and architecture, the inner city wildlife or you're simply looking for an escape from everyday life, this stretch of canal will have something to offer.
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