Health walks in Southall

Spikes Bridge Park and Willow Tree Nature Reserve

A more challenging walk to a nature reserve and a marina. Paths may be muddy after wet weather. Not suitable for wheelchairs.

  • Start: Spikes Bridge Park
  • Distance: Two miles
  • Time: Allow one hour
  • Transport: Bus E5 105 95
  • Parking: Carlyle Avenue
  • Facilities: Restaurant and wine bar, Willow Tree Marina

    Directions

    From the park take the path past the play centre to the canal. Turn right along the towpath, passing Cranleigh Woods on the right and Willow Tree Marina on the left, to the bridge. Walk over the bridge, turn left and bear round to the right. Follow the path with the hedge on your left, and continue across a more open space.

    Turn left, and with the pond on your right, take a path enclosed by wire fencing. Follow the marked path on the right and cross a wooden footbridge taking you down to the canalside. You will see a millennium mosaic on your right. Follow the path round to the right to Willow Tree Marina. Take the same route back.