View of Richmond Bridge – Richmond Lock and Footbridge loop from Hanwell

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View of Richmond Bridge – Richmond Lock and Footbridge loop from Hanwell

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View of Richmond Bridge – Richmond Lock and Footbridge loop from Hanwell

04:33

17.9km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 7.30 km for 107 m

Open: • April-October: 6:30 AM-9:30 PM • November-March: 6:30 AM-7:30 PM (otherwise closed)

After 10.7 km for 107 m

Open: • April-October: 6:30 AM-9:30 PM • November-March: 6:30 AM-7:30 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.33 km

View of the Grand Union Canal Iron Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Grand Union Canal travels to London from Birmingham and is an impressive feat of engineering. It has 158 locks along its full length and fantastic towpaths that bring walking …

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2.90 km

Clitheroe Lock (Lock No. 99), Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Structure

Lock no. 99 was named after the Clitheroe/Clitherow family of nearby Boston House. It was one of the first locks constructed on the Brentford section of the Grand Union Canal.

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4.05 km

Brentford Gauging Lock

Highlight • Monument

...bit difficult to find your way around... perseverance pays off in the end...

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6.81 km

Beach

9.41 km

Just away from busy Richmond Centre & Station,Richmond Green is a beautiful green space surrounded by gorgeous Georgian houses. Come by bike or train, grab a book & a coffee and sit in architectural heaven.

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9.84 km

View of Richmond Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Totally recommended. You can cycle for miles or walk along this wonderful towpath lined with river boats and grand houses. Many old pubs and restaurants before it turns into a green and leafy riverside path.

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10.5 km

Old Deer Park

Highlight • Forest

10.8 km

Richmond Lock and Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

Good place to cross the river free of road traffic, and nice to see how the locks and weirs work from above. Plus it's a lovely bridge.

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12.1 km

Isleworth Riverside

Highlight • Historical Site

Short stretch of riverside properties, many dating from the 18th century, including the London Apprentice pub.

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17.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.98 km

5.29 km

4.79 km

278 m

273 m

266 m

Surfaces

9.88 km

6.07 km

1.51 km

309 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Thursday 12 November

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Comments

May 29, 2024,Capital Ring Walks 7 and half of 8: Richmond to Hanwell

Some beautiful riverside walking from Richmond, and Syon Park is nice but otherwise a lot of uneventful canals.

[Finishing (and starting next time) at Hanwell much easier on the Elizabeth Line hence deviation from official.]