Get out of London! West to Maidenhead

Walked — May 2019

Hanwell Locks, and the former Hanwell County Asylum
Hanwell Locks, and the former Hanwell County Asylum

To the west, it is clear that we could borrow the Thames Path all the way to Maidenhead. However, there are little gems to be found away from the river too. Hyde Park, the Grand Union Canal, and Burnham Beeches may take the popular palm, but Gunnersbury Park and Langley Park have their own merits, and there is urban interest in the different architectures. The total distance is a little over 60km, with just over 355m ascent.

1: Trafalgar Square to Hammersmith — 9.61km; 54m ascent
Parkland and streets through Notting Hill Gate
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2: Hammersmith to Boston Manor 9.28km; 45m ascent
Streets and parkland
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3: Boston Manor to Hayes 7.78km; 44m ascent
Grand Union Canal all the way
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4: Hayes to Iver 7.43km; 42m ascent
Grand Union Canal and its Slough Arm
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5: Iver to Farnham Park 11.11km; 55m ascent
Mainly rural, with a few streets
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6: Farnham Park to Cookham 10.00km; 83m ascent
Burnham Beeches and paths, with a few streets in Cookham
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7: Cookham to Maidenhead 5.53km; 32m ascent
Paths and parkland, and streets in Maidenhead
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