National Grade:Moderate  Distance: 6 mi /9.7km  Leader: Jon K Date: 10th Oct 2026

 The start point for this autumnal Saturday afternoon walk was Osterley Station with an option for those travelling by car to meet at Osterley House car park. It’s a short walk from the station to Osterley Park and House where the final tally of walkers reached 16. 

We crossed the grounds of Osterley House and into some open fields - surprising for the Hounslow/Ealing area. Next we arrived in Norwood Green passing its grade 2 listed church and pub.

On reaching the canal we strolled along the towpath until we reached the Hanwell Flight of locks where we stopped for a break. The adjacent wall is the brick boundary wall of the Hanwell Asylum built in the 1830s. The wall and the flight of locks are designated as a joint scheduled monument.

Hanwell was also a possible drop out point so we said goodbye to Denise who planned to take advantage of the bus service from Ealing Hospital. 

During the second part of the walk Jon upped the adventure by taking us over one of the locks to cross the canal and also across a railway track on a level crossing.

Our return route was via Windmill Lane and the farmland side of the Osterley House grounds. 

Thank you Jon for leading this lovely walk with lots of interest and variety.

Report by:  Catherine Kelly