Walking Britain Northwood Hills to Northolt
Introduction to Walk 3664
County/Area - London
Author - Peter Smyly
Length - 10.3 miles / 16.7 km
Ascent - 400 feet / 121 metres
Time - 5 hours 30 minutes
Grade - moderate
This linear walk in north-west London between two tube stations, Northwood Hills (Metropolitan Line) and Northolt (Central Line). The route could be shortened since it passes close to other tube stations such as Ickenham and Ruislip Gardens. Sections of the Hillingdon Trail (HT) between Ruislip Lido (a lake) and the Dog Rose Ramble (DRR) between Golden Bridge and Northolt station are followed. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 173 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 173 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
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