Regent’s Canal, Graham Street, London N1 8GJ
City Road Lock, Regent’s Canal, Lock 5
Canal
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5.2
Wildland
Under 1 hour
Time
Free
Cost
Atmospheric
Feel
Why it's Wildland
5.2At City Road Basin, London’s canal waterway meets a regenerated stretch of waterside homes, businesses and landscaped park. The lock is a point of interest along the Regent’s Canal rather than a verified standalone heritage attraction.
A modest canalside pause in the City Road Basin, best appreciated as part of a walk or cycle along Regent’s Canal. Its value is the contrast between working-waterway character and the redeveloped urban basin; the supplied evidence does not establish a distinctive lockside history or facilities beyond those noted by the Canal & River Trust.
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The experience
Use City Road Lock as a brief waterside stop, or include the basin in a longer walk or cycle. The Canal & River Trust describes the wider basin as a place to walk, cycle or jog; detailed access routes and lock-specific interpretation are not confirmed here.
Things to do
Walk beside the basin
Take a short walk around the canalside area. The Canal & River Trust describes the basin as a place for walking, cycling or jogging; it does not provide a specific circuit in the supplied material.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Under 1 hour
A short City Road Basin canal pause
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Visit the City Road Basin area from Graham Street.
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Take a short waterside walk and view the canal and basin.
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Treat the lock as a brief stop; check local access and conditions before setting out.
Verified history
The supplied Canal & River Trust page identifies the City Road Basin as being on Regent’s Canal and describes the area as undergoing regeneration with canalside homes, businesses and a landscaped park. The supplied sources do not establish the construction date or specific history of Lock 5.
When to go
· No specific time of day is supported by the supplied sources.
The supplied sources give no season-specific advice for City Road Lock or the basin.
Check conditions before visiting; no weather or surface guidance is supplied.
What to look for
Look for the canal basin, towpath and waterside development described by the Canal & River Trust. The supplied evidence does not verify specific lock mechanisms, historic features or interpretation at Lock 5.
The story
Regent’s Canal and London’s industrial waterway heritage
Best time to go
Check conditions before visiting; no season-specific information is confirmed.
No best time is confirmed by the supplied sources. Check conditions before setting out.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
Walkers · Cyclists
Before you go
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Practical information
Opening & access
Canal-side destination in the Islington City Road Basin area. Canal & River Trust describes the basin as a place for a walk, cycle or jog; check current local access and conditions before visiting.
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Parking
No parking at the destination, according to the Canal & River Trust. Angel is the nearest tube station listed by the Trust.
Toilets
Canal & River Trust says toilets are for customers of the local pub/café; availability is not confirmed for general visitors.
Food & drink
The Canal & River Trust mentions a local pub/café, but does not identify it or confirm general access to its facilities. Check before visiting.
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Dogs
Check before visiting; dog rules are not established by the supplied evidence.
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Accessibility
Check before visiting; step-free access and path conditions are not established by the supplied evidence.
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Cost
Free
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Around City Road Lock, Regent’s Canal, Lock 5
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
