Canary Wharf Loop (Medium)
5.5 km·advanced·medium route·Loop
Downstream past Limehouse to Canary Wharf. The river begins to curve south around the Isle of Dogs. Very busy commercial water — large vessels have right of way. Dramatic skyline views.
Tidal strategy: Best paddled on the ebb tide (downstream), turning at low water slack, then riding the flood back.
Exit Points Along This Route
Shadwell Basin Entrance(dock_entrance)
0 kmLock entrance to Shadwell Basin. Opens around HW.
Limehouse Basin Entrance(dock_entrance)
1.5 kmLock entrance to Limehouse Basin/Regent's Canal.
Canary Wharf Pier(pier)
2.8 kmThames Clipper pier. Avoid landing when Clippers are docking.
Hazards on This Route
Shadwell Entrance LockCAUTION
Lock gate operations. Wait for green signal. Do not enter when gates closing.
Canary Wharf Clipper TerminalAVOID
High-speed catamarans dock here. Significant wash. Stay well clear when Clippers approaching.
Isle of Dogs Current RaceCAUTION
Strong currents at the top of the Isle of Dogs bend. Up to 4kn on spring ebbs.