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Top ten city walks

Stretch your legs with one of our top ten city canal walks. Explore a more tranquil world amidst the urban buzz of London, Birmingham, cities in Yorkshire, the North West and more.

Our 2,000-mile network of canals and rivers connects bustling city centres to beautiful countryside, but you don't have to leave town for a fascinating city canal walk.

We've compiled a list of our top ten city walks, following our historic canals on a journey which melds the past with the present.

City canal walks near me

Don't forget, we have dozens of walking routes to enjoy across England and Wales. Explore a walking route near you or find your local canal and follow your nose.

Here are some of our favourite city canal walks.

City canal walks in London

City canal walks in Yorkshire

City canal walks in Birmingham

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Find city canal walks, places to visit, waterside running routes and more with our downloadable guides to London, Birmingham (West Midlands), Yorkshire and the North West

City canal walks in the North West

City canal walks in the Midlands

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Last Edited: 16 June 2025

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