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4 ‐ Go West!
Follow the towpath along the ancient wall ofEaling Hospital towards Southall, passing thehistoric Three Bridges monument andoverlooking Three Bridges Park. Bear right intoGlade Lane Canalside Park. Turn left after thepond, then right on the towpath to top lock (Lock90). Follow the towpath back to the start.
For a longer walk follow the towpath further westand explore more public orchards in SouthallPark and Bixley Triangle.
3 ‐ Hanwell MeadowsTrumpers Field, Jubilee Meadow and BlackberryCorner are collectively known as the HanwellMeadows. Accessible only on foot and hiddenbetween the canal and a little used railway linethe meadows are a hidden gem and oasis oftranquility. (2km, 1.25 miles)
Cross the canal at Lock 97 by the end of GreenLane, then turn left into the meadows. Walk up tothe railway crossing and turn left into TrumpersField.Return to the railway crossing after exploringTrumpers Field, then move straight on acrossJubilee Meadow and into Blackberry Corner.
Exit the meadows across Lock 92 and rejoin thetowpath.
Join the Capital Ring along River Brent to BrentMeadow Orchard, Hanwell Zoo and beyond, orreturn to your starting point. Part 4 of the walkoffers an optional circular extension from here.
This optional circular extension takes you alongthe historic Three Bridges monument, throughGlade Lane Canalside Park and to Lock 90 atthe very top of the Hanwell Flight of Locks.There are frequent sightings of bats at dawn anddusk along this section of canal. (2.5km, 1.6miles)
A self‐guided circular walk along a trailof public community orchards in theGrand Union Canal corridor. It presentsa perfect way to explore orchards withover 110 fruit trees right in the heart ofan area of outstanding beauty inHanwell.
The walk follows the canal towpath andpaths across parks and meadows, withlittle difficulty to most people.
The complete walk covers a distance of7km, just under 5 miles. You can shortenor extend the walk at various points.
2 ‐ The Piggeries &St. Margaret's
Starting at Trumpers Way bridge,follow the towpath to ThePiggeries Orchard; then continueto St Margret's Open SpaceOrchard. Finish this section of thewalk at the River Brent bridge bythe Fox Inn.
1 ‐ Elthorne Park &Osterley Lock
Elthorne Waterside and Osterley Lock Orchard,located on the island between River Brent andGrand Union Canal offer a multitude of fruit treesold and new and diverse habitat from opengrassland to scrub and oak woods. (2km, 1.25miles)
Coming from Elthorne Park or Trumpers Way,start at the fork in the path behind the scout hut.Follow the path to the right roughly parallel to thecanal, bearing left at the fork and into ElthorneWaterside.Step down to the terrace, then down the hill tothe canal. Follow the canal across the bridge bythe weir and explore Osterley Lock Orchard atthe former site of the lock keeper's cottage andgarden.Return to Trumpers Way Bridge on the towpath.
How To Get ThereNearest bus stop is Elthorne Park, Boston Road.Exit Elthorne Park through gates behind thetennis courts. Roadside parking is available inTrumpers Way with pedestrian access to thewalk next to the canal bridge.
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This straight section introduces the publicorchards at The Piggeries and St. Margaret'sOpen Space in an easy walk along the towpath.Both orchards are easily accessible from thetowpath in this well‐used part of the Grand Unioncanal. (0.6 km, 0.4 miles)
