Regent's Canal: Camden to Little Venice
An hour of flat water, the back of the zoo, and a bakery queue worth joining. Walked and written by the editor.

1. Camden Lock
Start above the lock, not in the market. Watch a narrowboat work through before you cross the bridge west.

2. Primrose Hill bridge
The one point on the walk where you can actually see Primrose Hill proper. Worth a five-minute detour up the slope if you've got it.

3. London Zoo canal bank
You walk straight past the aviary. If there's nothing moving, give it a minute; the birds mostly work on their own schedule.

4. Regent's Park Road gate
Exit here for a quicker walk. Stay on the towpath for the better one.

5. Lisson Grove
The moorings get pretty. Floating gardens, painted hulls, someone always drinking coffee on the roof of something.

6. Little Venice
End at the triangle. The waterside cafe is fine. The walk home across Westbourne Terrace is the actual souvenir.

Regent's Canal: Camden to Little Venice