Route Section

Capital Ring

Section 8 (Osterley Lock to Greenford)

Description:

An easy walk, mostly following the River Brent. The route is partly shared with the Grand Union Canal Walk, starting on its towpath at Osterley Lock (with signed link from Boston Manor station), and the Brent River Park Walk, whose path is rough in places and may be muddy in wet weather. Highlights include the impressive Wharncliffe Viaduct and Brent Lodge Park, where the spire of Hanwell church rises majestically above the trees. At Ruislip Road the river is left behind to pass through Perivale Park, close to South Greenford station, and on through Cayton Road Sports Ground to Greenford.

Boroughs which the route passes through:

Ealing

Distance:

5.5 miles ( 8.9 km)

Start:

Osterley Lock (GR 159-789)

Finish:

Rockware Avenue, Greenford (GR 150-839)

Recommended direction:

South to north

Terrain and surface:

Almost entirely level on tarmac or rough paths and tracks, grass and pavements. Some short gentle slopes. 2 stiles. 1.1km (0.7ml) beside roads

Signage:

Complete both ways. The logo is 'Big Ben' and text 'Capital Ring' in blue and green on white background.

Refreshments and toilets:

Pubs at Boston Manor and Greenford. Cafes at Brent Lodge Park and Greenford. Public toilets at Brent Lodge Park

Public transport and breakpoints:

Tube: Boston Manor, Greenford
Rail: Hanwell, South Greenford, Greenford
Buses: at stations above plus Ruislip Road

Links with other walks:

Grand Union Canal Walk, Brent River Park Walk

Map required:

Explorer 173

Principal promoters:

London Walking Forum, LB Ealing

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