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Hillingdon Group

We are the Hillingdon 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

Meet at Richmond station(toilets) at 10:30am. We cross over to the north bank of the Thames, and follow it to Syon Park,where we will pause for coffee at the garden centre.We will then join a canal system through Brentford,which was a highly industrialised zone in Victorian times,eventually rejoining the Thames at Soaphouse creek,and on to Kew bridge.We then cross Gunnersbury Park,to finish the walk at Acton town station. Just down the road is the Red Lion & Pineapple,where the leader will be lunching,and would welcome your company.

Tuesday, 12 August 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.6km / 7.2mi
Ascent:
5m / 16ft
Type:
linear

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 18086 75156
Nearest postcode:
TW9 2ND
what3words:
once.jacket.vast
Start time:
10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 19483 79591
Nearest postcode:
W3 8JR
what3words:
unrealistic.loose.relay
Estimated finish time:
1:45 pm

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