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Hertford Union Canal

The Hertford Union Canal is just 2km long running through Hackney in East London

What’s on Nearby

IWA London Walks guide, Charlie Forman

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Walking London’s Towpaths

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Limehouse Basin

Cruising Rings

London canal cruising ring

East London

Facts & Stats

3 locks

The Hertford Union Canal has 3 locks

2 miles

The navigable length of the canal is just two miles.

1830

The year the canal was opened

Waterway Notes

Navigation Authority

Canal & River Trust

Branch

IWA North & East London Branch

Waterway news

IWA London Walks guide, Charlie Forman

Feature

Walking London’s Towpaths

Access for all

Hammersmith Bridge

Hammersmith Bridge, an iconic heritage structure, is at risk from disagreements over funding and climate change.

LOVE YOUR WATERWAYS

Britain's waterways are vital; together we can campaign for them now and for the future.