Harlington — Hounslow

Harhou two
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By Jane Taylor on 21 May 2022

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Description

A shorter, and greener (yes, really!), option than Harhou One. The obvious difference is that this route follows the A4, where Harhou One deviates to avoid it; the saving is about a kilometre. The A4 is a busy dual carriageway, however the pavements are wide with verges.
The green credentials come by passing through Lampton Park at Hounslow, and Berkeley Meadows at Cranford.

Pavements and surfaced paths in the parks. Refreshment opportunities along the way

A shorter, and greener (yes, really!), option than Harhou One. The obvious difference is that this route follows the A4, where Harhou One deviates to avoid it; the saving is about a kilometre. The A4 is a busy dual carriageway, however the pavements are wide with verges.
The green credentials come by passing through Lampton Park at Hounslow, and Berkeley Meadows at Cranford.

Pavements and surfaced paths in the parks. Refreshment opportunities along the way

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This route has been reviewed by 4 people.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 4

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (4)

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Grade 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
Not present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Not present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Gates (1)
Present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Not present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Not present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 90.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 7.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 8.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 2.0% (1)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unsigned (1)

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

90.0% of the route is on roads (1)

90.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

99.0% of the route is paved (1)

1.0% of the route is muddy (1)

2.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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2X November 2024 by Strider
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Start and end points

Harlington
Grid Ref TQ0869277667
Lat / Lon 51.48752° / -0.43592°
Easting / Northing 508,692E / 177,667N
What3Words held.flows.buddy
Hounslow
Grid Ref TQ1351675951
Lat / Lon 51.47115° / -0.36702°
Easting / Northing 513,516E / 175,951N
What3Words hint.moral.boil

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reviews

Strider

24 Nov 2024 Autumn
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I walked from Harlington to Hounslow on a windy day.
Not a fan of walking alongside busy trunk roads, not much to recommend with regards to beauty or interest.
But direct, easy to navigate, safe and makes the best of a very urban route. There is a nice park near Hounslow. Shops and resting places along the way.
Good for wheels apart from Berkley Meadows, which can be avoided.

Aamwalk

21 Feb 2024 Winter
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I walked the Harlington to Hounslow route on a mild February. I started at Harlington, having arriving by bus (this is well served by buses).

The earlier reviews are still accurate so I won’t repeat the detail. Added a photo of crocuses flowering on a green ina pleasant estate.

The route goes past and through open spaces, parks and housing estates including stages along the A4 - so only a three due to this. Uses good footpaths through out.

This is next to the Heathrow flight path.

Derick Rethans

14 May 2023 Spring
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I walked this on a grey morning, from Hounslow to Harlington. No rain recently.

From Hounslow Central the route towards Lampton Park, where a fun fair was just breaking up. This caused a few annoyances are trucks and cars where on the footpath in the park. Although the route tries to avoid main roads as much as possible, the slog along the A4 towards Heathrow was particularly unpleasant, but safe. (photo #1-#4)

After crossing the River Crane, the walk finally moved away (photo #5) from a busy road, first along Cranford Park (photo #6, #7) for a little, and then along a lane (with pavement) towards Harlington (photo #8, #9).

Jane Taylor

31 May 2022 Spring
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For all this route goes along the A4 for a bit, I prefer it to Harhou One because it is direct - and it goes through Lampton Park too, which makes it greener than One.

Walked Hounslow to Harlington.
There are refreshments on the way, at the A4/A30 junction.
I didn’t find the A4 section too annoying, the pavements are wide and road crossings safe, providing you follow the route as drawn and cross where indicated.
After turning off to go through Berkeley Meadows and Cranford Lane, things get quieter. Could hear skylarks and feel the beginning of the edge of London.

Flat route, good pavements and paths throughout.

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Ascent

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Descent

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