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Hammersmith & Wandsworth Group

We are the Hammersmith, Fulham & Wandsworth Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

Please join us for a moderate linear walk starting at Greenford Station - booking hall. We go through the Beaver enclosure, then along and across the Grand Union canal. We then go onto the wooded Horsenden Hill, where we will see the Gruffalo Trail and the summit with great views over West London. We also visit Brabsden Green deserted village, removed in 1970s, We stop near the Ballot Pub for picnic lunch and a drink. In the afternoon we will go back through the Greenford Beaver enclosure. We will see their handy work, but unlikely to see beavers as they are mainly nocturnal. Then down the Brent ending at Hanwell Elizabeth line Station seeing the majestic Hanwell viaduct on the way. Various opt outs available.

Wednesday, 8 April 2026
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

A joint walk with Richmond Ramblers

We meet in the ticket hall of Greenford Station on the Central line, West Ruislip branch, where there is no functioning toilet.

The first toilet on this walk is at Horsenden Farm 1 hour into walk

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 14777 83929
Nearest postcode:
UB6 8PX
what3words:
scan.drum.rear
Start time:
11:00 am

Greenford Underground Station (Central line)

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 15368 80493
Nearest postcode:
W7 3EB
what3words:
dull.wool.hosts
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Hanwell Railway Station

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