Capital Ring Section 9

Walks, England, Greater London, Brent
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Capital Ring Section 9

Greenford, London

by transportforlondon

  • 2 hours / 9.5km
  • 1130

A 8.8km jaunt from Greenford to South Kenton along the Grand Union Canal, over Horsenden Hill, and through Harrow-on-the-Hill

  • Picnic spot
  • Refreshments
  • Dog friendly
  • Great views
  • Hilly & steep
  • Water feature

Walk preview

Download a PDF for Capital Ring Section 9 - Inner London Ramblers' website.

Map preview for Capital Ring Section 9
  1. Welcome to Section 9 of the Capital Ring. Head to step 4 for the start or, from Greenford Station turn left and go through the tunnel.

    Step 1: Welcome to Section 9 of the Capital Ring. Head to step 4 for the start or, from Greenford Station turn left and go through the tunnel.

  2. Take the next right onto Rockware Avenue.

    Step 2: Take the next right onto Rockware Avenue.

  3. Cross over Greenford Road at the intersection next to Westway Cross Shopping Park. You can officially begin Section 9 of the Capital Ring!

    Step 3: Cross over Greenford Road at the intersection next to Westway Cross Shopping Park. You can officially begin Section 9 of the Capital Ring!

  4. Turn left to follow the shared walking/cycle path. Head through a short tunnel into Paradise Fields Wetlands.

    Step 4: Turn left to follow the shared walking/cycle path. Head through a short tunnel into Paradise Fields Wetlands.

  5. You may spot beaver crossing signs along the way. Carefully pass through metal gates - used to keep the animals in their enclosures.

    Step 5: You may spot beaver crossing signs along the way. Carefully pass through metal gates - used to keep the animals in their enclosures.

  6. Continue straight along the main tarmac path. This nature conservation area was established on the site of an old golf course.

    Step 6: Continue straight along the main tarmac path. This nature conservation area was established on the site of an old golf course.

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