National Grade:Leisurely Distance: 4mi /6.4km  Leader: Jon K Date: Mar 28th 2026

Twelve of us met at a chilly South Harrow station for this 4 mile walk around Harrow. This number included two visitors who had travelled all the way from Purley. Our leader Jon explained that although we couldn’t avoid a hill when visiting Harrow-on-the-Hill he had chosen the  easiest route for us.

We walked through quiet streets and soon arrived in the leafy affluent streets of Harrow-on-the-Hill with its famous  independent school where some of our walkers remarked on the contrast to Harrow town below. There were still magnolia blossoms to be seen despite recent windy conditions.

We had a snack break by Harrow’s oldest building, the grade 1 listed St Mary’s Church.  The church spire is Harrow’s most recognisable landmark and has stood tall for 550 years. There is a good viewpoint from the rear of the church near to a plaque commemorating Byron’s favourite spot where he used to sit and write while a pupil of Harrow school. 

Our walk then took us in a circuit round the hill where we had a good view of the famous Harrow school playing fields. We traversed some green spaces, Grove Park and Church Fields then returned to the start point via Roxeth Hill. 

Back at South Harrow station we thanked Jon for another one of his lovely walks before heading for trains and buses. 

Report by:  Catherine Kelly