Coal Drops Yard received the RIBA London Award and RIBA National Award for 2019.

In engineering, it received the Institution of Structural Engineers Award for Structural Transformation for 2019 as well as the Institution of Civil Engineers London branch Bazalgette Award for Sustainability for 2019

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July 3, 2023

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The two Victorian coal drops sheds were used to receive coal from South Yorkshire and trans-ship it to narrowboats on the Regents Canal and to horse-drawn carts; they processed 8m tonnes a year.[

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1. Regent's Canal Towpath – Camden Lock Market loop from Great Portland Street

13.7km

03:31

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Regent's Canal Towpath – Camden Lock Market loop from British Museum

5.58km

01:25

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Camden Lock Market – Regent's Canal Towpath loop from Chalk Farm

7.39km

01:53

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 80 m

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Location: London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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Coal Drops Yard

1. Regent's Canal Towpath – Camden Lock Market loop from Great Portland Street

2. Regent's Canal Towpath – Camden Lock Market loop from British Museum

3. Camden Lock Market – Regent's Canal Towpath loop from Chalk Farm

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