Transport for LondonRoute details
Capital Ring Section 7: Richmond Bridge to Osterley Lock
| Walk facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 4.8 miles (7.7 km) |
| Location: | Richmond, Hounslow, Ealing |
| Start: | Richmond Riverside (GR 177-746) Get there with Journey Planner |
| Finish: | Osterley Lock (GR 159-789) |
| Factor: | Capital Ring Section 7: Richmond Bridge to Osterley Lock |
| Recommended direction: | Southeast to northwest |
| Terrain and surface: | Entirely level throughout except for steps at Richmond Lock footbridge (avoidable on an alternative route) and some short slopes. Mainly firm towpaths and tracks, sometimes on grass. No stiles. 1.3km (0.8ml) beside roads |
| Points of Interest: | Richmond riverfront, Old Deer Park and observatory, Richmond Lock, River Thames, Old Isleworth, Syon Park, mansion and garden centre, Brentford Dock, Grand Union Canal and locks |
| Signage: | Complete both ways usually the logo is: 'Big Ben' in Blue on a white background |
| Temporary Diversions: | |
| Refreshments and toilets: | Pubs at Richmond, Old Isleworth, Brentford and Boston Manor. Cafes at Richmond, Old Isleworth, Syon Park and Brentford. Public toilets at Richmond and Syon Park |
| Public transport and breakpoints: | LU: Richmond, Boston Manor. NR: Richmond, Brentford. Buses at these points plus Old Isleworth |
| Links with other walks: | Thames Path National Trail, River Crane Walk, Grand Union Canal Walk, Brent River Park Walk |
| How to get the map: | Download it from www.walklondon.org.uk or call 0870 240 6094 |
| Principal promoters: | London Walking Forum, LB Richmond, LB Hounslow, LB Ealing |
Walk details:
- One of the 'bluest' and easiest sections of the Capital Ring, following the River Thames and the Grand Union Canal most of the way.
- Together with the Thames Path National Trail the section sets off from Richmond Riverside along the south bank to cross the Thames at Richmond Lock, using the venerable old footbridge.
- At times of heavy rain or high tides there may be flooding in this area.
- Now on the north bank, the route twists through the attractive village of Old Isleworth, sometimes away from the river, and passing the two eastern ends of the River Crane Walk.
- You walk through Syon Park, passing the great mansion of the Dukes of Northumberland, now a busy tourist attraction with a garden centre, miniature railway, butterfly house and children's playground.
- At Brentford you leave the Thames to join the Grand Union Canal Walk and Brent River Park Walk along the canal towpath.
- This section finishes at Osterley Lock, with a signed link to Boston Manor station.
