Health walks in Greenford, Northolt and Perivale

Medlar Park, Rectory Park and Lime Trees Park

This level walk links three parks using residential streets and a main road. The walk is on paths and streets so it is suitable in all weather.

Directions

  • Cross Church Road at the pedestrian crossing in front of the library.
  • Turn right along Church Road, first left down Parkfield Road, and left into Parkfield Close.
  • Go through the short alleyway at the end into the park.
  • Take the first path left towards some houses, and follow it round to the right into Medlar Park.
  • At the first path crossroads go straight ahead, then at the next junction turn right into Rectory Park.
  • Turn left down the wide path alongside the playing fields.
  • Take the sandy path on the right, then the left fork where the path divides.
  • With the playground on your left, turn right and walk through the adventure playground.
  • Carry straight on (passing changing rooms on your right) out of the gate and along Parkfield Drive to Church Road.
  • Turn left to cross the busy main road at the pedestrian crossing, then turn right, passing in front of a parade of shops and a café.
  • Continue along Church Road and take the first left, Langtry Road.
  • At the end turn left into Hawtrey Avenue. Cross over and take the first right, Thorndike Avenue.
  • Turn right in front of the play centre onto the path into Lime Trees Park.
    • There's a viewing platform on the right enables you to see the wildlife in and around the pond.
  • Continue along the path. Where it divides, take the left path soon after, and at the path crossroads, walk straight across.
  • At the end of the path, go between 2 large boulders into a short alleyway to Laughton Road.
  • Turn right, cross over and continue.
  • Take the first left into Langtry Road and at the end turn left along Church Road to return to the start at Northolt Library.