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We offer walks in London and Home Counties, accessible by public transport.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Hillingdon Trail is a 20 mile walking route through Hillingdon's beautiful countryside - from Cranford to Harefield.  A brisk walk along part of the River Pinn, passing Ruislip Lido and Harefield to Springwell Lock.  Please use toilets on the train. The only toilets at lunchtime are in the pub.

Lunch: Bring packed lunch for picnic on Harefield village green - pub for drinks/loos only.

Train: London Marylebone 9:52; South Ruislip 10:15; Arr West Ruislip 10:19 (Aylesbury train). Return from Rickmansworth (Zone 7) served by Metropolitan Line and Nat Rail.

Please note: many factors can affect how long a walk takes and the finish time given is an estimate only.

Saturday, 10 February 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 08412 86780
Nearest postcode:
HA4 7DT
what3words:
locked.chip.dating
Start time:
10:30 am

West Ruislip Railway Station, outside the main entrance.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 05717 94595
Nearest postcode:
WD3 1QY
what3words:
slope.stacks.feed
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

Rickmansworth Station, Mainline and Underground.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking