Brent Meadow to Top Locks
A pretty walk along riverside, historic canal locks, and a park.
- Start: Brent Meadow next to Hanwell Bridge
- Distance: 2.5 miles
- Time: Allow one hour
- Transport: Bus 207 607 83
- Parking: Small car park off Hanwell Broadway
- Facilities: The Viaduct, Hanwell
Directions
Meet in the meadow by Hanwell Bridge. Take the underpass under the bridge, or steps down from the bridge (the underpass may be flooded after wet weather). Walk along Fitzherbert Walk and turn right onto the canal towpath. Walk past the Hanwell flight of locks. After the three bridges turn right off the towpath into Glade Lane Meadow, and walk across Canalside Park onto Glade Lane. Turn left and walk along to Top Lock. Take the steps down to the towpath, turn left and follow the towpath back to Fitzherbert Walk and Brent Meadow.