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Richmond Group

We are the Richmond Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

A leisurely linear walk from Northwood Hills south-west through gently undulating fields and woods for an early picnic lunch on the beach at Ruislip Lido (drinks at a nearby café). Then onward to the River Colne Valley, where we turn south along a section of the Grand Union Canal which passes under the HS2 Colne Valley Viaduct, at 2 miles long the longest railway bridge in Britain. (The next train is in the autumn of 2030). Finally, we turn north-west to cross a golf course to Denham.

Saturday, 4 October 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 10321 90236
Nearest postcode:
HA6 1PH
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Start time:
11:00 am

MEET: Northwood Hills Station on the Metropolitan Line. Buy a single to Northwood Hills (Richmond 9:15, Waterloo 9:46 on the Bakerloo to Baker Street 10:15, Northwood Hills 10:51; and a single from Denham to Marylebone. Freedom Pass holders need only buy a single from Denham one stop to West Ruislip).

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 04243 87751
Nearest postcode:
UB9 5ES
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Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

Denham 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