Richmond-upon-Thames — Ealing Broadway

Riceal two
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By Jane Taylor on 27 Aug 2021

Distance

10km/6mi

Ascent

90m

Descent

64m

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Description

An exceptionally enjoyable route along the river, canal, and through parks, and really shows off London's green side.

This route is a new version of Riceal One which delivers improvements to weaknesses pointed out in reviews. Although Riceal One has earned its snail, this is an improved version, and is intended to be a replacement.
- It corrects routing inaccuracy at Boston Manor
- makes clear where the safe road crossing is at Pitzhanger.
- includes the new riverside path at Isleworth, so less road walking!
- a small detour at Richmond Lock to allow for high tides, if it isn't high water then by all means walk straight through on the riverside path.

Accessibility - There are steps to the bridge over the canal at Boston Manor, and to the bridge over the Thames at Richmond Lock.
This isn't a 24 hour route as Lammas Park closes at night

An exceptionally enjoyable route along the river, canal, and through parks, and really shows off London's green side.

This route is a new version of Riceal One which delivers improvements to weaknesses pointed out in reviews. Although Riceal One has earned its snail, this is an improved version, and is intended to be a replacement.
- It corrects routing inaccuracy at Boston Manor
- makes clear where the safe road crossing is at Pitzhanger.
- includes the new riverside path at Isleworth, so less road walking!
- a small detour at Richmond Lock to allow for high tides, if it isn't high water then by all means walk straight through on the riverside path.

Accessibility - There are steps to the bridge over the canal at Boston Manor, and to the bridge over the Thames at Richmond Lock.
This isn't a 24 hour route as Lammas Park closes at night

Status

This route has been reviewed by 4 people.

There are no issues flagged.

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Reviews - 4

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (4)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 5

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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

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Present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey 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)
Present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
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Present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

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Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
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Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
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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)
Maybe present 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)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Gates (1)
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Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Not 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)
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Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
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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)
Not present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
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 5.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 5.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 1.0% (1)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (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

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5.0% of the route is on roads (1)

50.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

100.0% of the route is paved (1)

There is no data on muddiness

1.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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Richmond-upon-Thames
Grid Ref TQ1805975193
Lat / Lon 51.46341° / -0.30190°
Easting / Northing 518,059E / 175,193N
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Ealing Broadway
Grid Ref TQ1790780911
Lat / Lon 51.51483° / -0.30218°
Easting / Northing 517,907E / 180,911N
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reviews

Derick Rethans

29 Jul 2023 Summer
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I walked this on a warm and sunny Saturday afternoon from Richmond to Ealing.

It's a lovely walk, going straight from the station at Richmond towards the Thames which it crosses (photo #1). Then it follows along Isleworth Alt (photo #2, #3, #4, #5, #6) before heading through Sion Park (photo #7). Once crossing the A315, the walk then follows the Grand Union Canal (photo #8, #9), and passes through a series of parks (photo #10, #12) (and Northfields station, photo #11) before finishing through busy Ealing to and up at Ealing Broadway station with good connections.

Strider

31 Dec 2022 Winter
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13/12/2022 - There is a temporary blockage to this route and Riceal1 as a footbridge is closed for repair. Hopefully it will be open again soon. In the meanwhile I have posted a photo of a walk-around (red line on map).

I walked from Richmond to Ealing on a rainy New Year's Eve.
A wonderfully varied walk that could take you all day if you were to wander through the parks and stop to see the exhibitions. Plenty of pubs and cafes too (water fountain by Northfields tube). Quaint villagey courtyards to wide open parks, busy streets to quiet waterways. This route really maximises the green spaces between the two areas. It was nice to pass the meridian line on New Years Eve.
Some steps make it unsuitable for wheelchairs and bikes are barred from some of the riverside paths.

Jamiekirk

19 Sep 2021 Summer
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Excellent route - well marked and easy to follow, as well as being a very enjoyable walk. Slightly longer than the alternative Richmond Ealing route, but a much nicer walk with very little road walking.

Jane Taylor

27 Aug 2021 Summer
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I walked Riceal One and found several issues, so I've made this new version Riceal Two, and I consider it is now fully deserving of 5 stars, and hopefully in time it too will earn its snail!
The route picks out some green highlights of South West London, including the river Thames, the Grand Union canal, and a stack of parks including Syon, Boston Manor, Lammas and Walpole. Not all the parks are open at night, and I would consider this a daytime only route.
There are good refreshment options, including Syon House and Northfields.
Excellent connectivity with the tube at Northfields and plentiful bus routes along the way.
There are two bridges with steps.

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