West Ruislip to Rickmansworth

It is always surprising as to how much wonderful coutryside there is within a easy train ride of central london and this walk was another excellent example . Fields, ups and downs , cows ans then the interest of the Grand Union Canal and all those who live on it. It was greatly enjoyed by 6 intrepid walkers

Date: 
Friday, 3 November 2023 - 10:15am
Walk Leaders: 
Jo Winstanley
Meeting Point: 
West Ruislip station (by the exit)
Distance: 
9 miles
Maps: 
OS Explorer 172 Chiltern Hills East
Travel: 

Outgoing Central Line to West Ruislip
Return: Metropolitan Line from Rickmansworth

Route: 

This walk explores a large tract of open countryside north of Ruislip. We visit Bayhurst Wood which forms part of Ruislip Woods Nature Reserve, an ancient semi-natural woodland of oak, hornbeam & beech. Much of the walk follows the Hillingdon Trail. In the second half of the walk there is a good stretch of towpath walking along the Grand Union Canal.
Underfoot: Footpaths, woodland tracks & tow path

Lunch: 

Coy Carp pub by The Grand Union Canal