This area used to be part of London Docks in the 19th and early 20th century. This was until the docks closed in the 1960s and were eventually filled in for residential developments.

SarahTea

January 2, 2019

Cycling

Interesting example of docklands regeneration.

Vieve

October 31, 2020

Cycling

There are great views - of Canary Wharf, and toward the City - at loads of points on the cycle paths along the Thames

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1. Limehouse Basin – Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) loop from Queensway

27.1km

01:39

140m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Limehouse Basin – View of Canary Wharf loop from West Silvertown

28.7km

01:46

130m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Canary Wharf – Limehouse Basin loop from Island Gardens

14.2km

00:55

40m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 10 m

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Location: London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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Old Spitalfields Market

View of Canary Wharf from Deptford Wharf

View of Canary Wharf from the Thames

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Limehouse Cut

Shadwell Basin

1. Limehouse Basin – Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) loop from Queensway

2. Limehouse Basin – View of Canary Wharf loop from West Silvertown

3. View of Canary Wharf – Limehouse Basin loop from Island Gardens

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