Hayes & Harlington to West Drayton via the Grand Union Canal and Stockley Park

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Overview

This walk starts and finishes with an easy towpath stroll along the Grand Union Canal. In between we have Lake Farm Country Park and Stockley Park. Bring a drink and snack. There are toilets at both railway stations.

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

The walk is taken from Exploring the Elizabeth Line by Jeff Lock.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 09821 79396
Nearest postcode:: UB3 4BX
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet at Hayes & Harlington Station. Catch the Elizabeth Line from Maidenhead at 09:40, Taplow at 09:43, Burnham at 09.46, Slough at 09:50 or Langley at 09:54 to arrive at Hayes & Harlington at 10:04. Buy an off peak return to Hayes & Harlington.

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 06157 80079
Nearest postcode:: UB7 9DY
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Estimated finish time:: 12:00 pm

The walk finishes at West Drayton Railway station where we can catch the Elizabeth Line back.

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