Just on the edge of West London Packet Boat Marina is situated right on the junction of the Grand Union Canal and the relatively youthful (in canal terms) Slough Arm. This start base, easily accessible from the M25 , M40 & M4 offers a number of cruising options that can suit all tastes.

		You can head away from London north on the Grand Union Canal through towns, villages and countryside towards Ayesbury and onto the rolling Chiltern hills. Less than 10 miles (12 locks) to the South East is the terminus of the Grand Union Canal at the tidal River Thames in Brentford.
East towards London takes you into Little Venice, Regents Park and all the attractions of Central London, or a little further on to Camden lock & market and further still to the rivers Lee & Stort which takes you out into the countryside of Essex and Hertfordshire.

Please note: Cruising restrictions apply on the tidal Thames. Please ask for further information upon arrival at the marina.

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View Cruising Routes From Packet Boat Marina

Paddington basin at night