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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Southall and Northolt.
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Southall and Northolt.
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 2
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Is this route good enough? - Yes (2)
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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. |
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Accessibility
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Measurements
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The narrowest part of the path is 130.0cm (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking East 8.0% (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)
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Terrain
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25.0% of the route is on roads (1)
25.0% of the route is lit at night (1)
80.0% of the route is paved (1)
5.0% of the route is muddy (1)
2.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)
2.0% of the route is through long grass (1)
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Start and end points
Southall
Grid Ref
TQ1283380399
Lat / Lon
51.51126° / -0.37543°
Easting / Northing
512,833E / 180,399N
What3Words
lively.ladder.gains
Northolt
Grid Ref
TQ1322484506
Lat / Lon
51.54810° / -0.36848°
Easting / Northing
513,224E / 184,506N
What3Words
follow.navy.glove
Sounor One's land is
Southall | |
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Grid Ref | TQ1283380399 |
Lat / Lon | 51.51126° / -0.37543° |
Easting / Northing | 512,833E / 180,399N |
What3Words | lively.ladder.gains |
Northolt | |
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Grid Ref | TQ1322484506 |
Lat / Lon | 51.54810° / -0.36848° |
Easting / Northing | 513,224E / 184,506N |
What3Words | follow.navy.glove |
Green urban | 20.6% |
Urban | 79.4% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Derick Rethans
08 Jan 2023I walked this on a wet and drizzly winter morning, from Southall to Northolt.
The route starts at Southall, and then continues along it's busy broadway towards the Grand Union Canal, which it follows for most of the walk. It also shares a short section here with the Hillingdon Trail, which I previously walked. I would see more of that in the third section (Northolt to Uxbridge). It's a pleasant route to follow, with plenty of wild life and boaters to keep your attention, although it can get a little monotonous at times. At Northolt I crossed a bridge over the canal, and nearly fell on my bum as the tarmac was suddenly very slippery. Disaster averted, I then climbed up the hill into Belvue Park towards St. Mary's church and the gardens of the former Northolt Manor. The route makes you go through a field, with a ditch, which was decidedly not possible as there was nearly a foot of water. There was however a nice path along the Northern edge which I followed to avoid having to go for a swim. After leaving the park, it was a short stretch along a road with a few shops and a lovely clock tower (with the wrong time) to the underground station where this route finishes.
Quite nice, but a little monotonous along the canal. Would like to walk this when the weather isn't decidedly shite though.
Strider
14 Apr 2022I walked from Northolt to Southall.
Out of Northolt Station cross the road towards the green, along a residential road to a cut-through into a park. There is a new grit path which by-passes the marked route (red line on photo), the marked path is across rough grass but you get to see the layout of a 13thC manor and a beautiful church. This path takes you down to the canal via a bridge and steps. The canal path is good quality, flat, easy to navigate and always interesting. This walk is 75% canal walking. At the other end there is a short path onto the Uxbridge Road which in complete contrast is a busy bustling High Street full of interesting shops. This takes you to the end at The 3 Horseshoes.
A lovely walk full of contrasting variety.
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