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We offer walks in London and Home Counties, accessible by public transport.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Hillingdon Trail is a 20 mile walking route through Hillingdon's beautiful countryside - from Cranford to Harefield.  A brisk walk along part of the River Crane, the Grand Union Canal, Yeading Brook Meadows and  Gutteridge Wood.  Please use toilets on Platforms 4 and 5 at Hayes and Harlington station. More toilets in Tesco at Yeading.  Note: parts of the route may be very muddy.

Lunch: Picnic and cafe at Yeading.

Train: London Liverpool Street 9:24; Farringdon 9:27; Paddington 9:36 (Elizabeth Line). Return from West Ruislip (Zone 6) served by Central Line and Nat Rail.

Please note: many factors can affect how long a walk takes and the finish time given is an estimate only.

Saturday, 13 January 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 09757 79301
Nearest postcode:
UB3 4SH
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Start time:
10:00 am

Hayes And Harlington Railway Station, outside the main entrance.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 08412 86780
Nearest postcode:
HA4 7DT
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Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

West Ruislip Railway Station, Mainline and Underground.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking