Description
This route addresses the access issues of Uxbhar One.
This route is 2km shorter, has less road walking and does not cross RAF Northolt airfield.
At least half the route follows Yeading Brook through parks, grassland, scrub and woods.
Narrow gates and steps make it unsuitable for wheels. Very wet and muddy (in winter).
Residential walking along quiet roads. Steep up and down Harrow-on-the-Hill, 36%
This route addresses the access issues of Uxbhar One.
This route is 2km shorter, has less road walking and does not cross RAF Northolt airfield.
At least half the route follows Yeading Brook through parks, grassland, scrub and woods.
Narrow gates and steps make it unsuitable for wheels. Very wet and muddy (in winter).
Residential walking along quiet roads. Steep up and down Harrow-on-the-Hill, 36%
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This route has been reviewed by 2 people.
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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 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues. 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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Measurements
Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.
The narrowest part of the path is 47.5cm (2)
The steepest uphill gradient walking East 22.0% (2)
The steepest uphill gradient walking West 21.0% (2)
The steepest camber gradient across the path 5.0% (2)
How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unsigned (2)
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Terrain
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40.0% of the route is on roads (2)
40.0% of the route is lit at night (2)
55.0% of the route is paved (2)
30.0% of the route is muddy (2)
10.0% of the route is over rough ground (2)
25.0% of the route is through long grass (2)
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Start and end points
Uxbridge
Grid Ref
TQ0555984110
Lat / Lon
51.54602° / -0.47910°
Easting / Northing
505,559E / 184,110N
What3Words
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Harrow
Grid Ref
TQ1534688092
Lat / Lon
51.57990° / -0.33672°
Easting / Northing
515,346E / 188,092N
What3Words
keys.full.mime
| Uxbridge | |
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| Grid Ref | TQ0555984110 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.54602° / -0.47910° |
| Easting / Northing | 505,559E / 184,110N |
| What3Words | labs.liver.pure |
| Harrow | |
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| Grid Ref | TQ1534688092 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.57990° / -0.33672° |
| Easting / Northing | 515,346E / 188,092N |
| What3Words | keys.full.mime |
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reviews
Jane Taylor
19 Jun 2023Walked Uxbridge to Harrow, hot summer weather.
Leaving Uxbridge along busy roads was quickly dispensed with, and soon I was enjoying lush foliage and cool shade as I followed Yeading Brook along a lengthy green corridor.
There’s a short break at Ruislip Gardens (Central line tube); at Rayners Lane the path leaves the Yeading and goes through residential streets.
There’s some very good refreshments at Rayners Lane; I enjoyed a spicy lunch at one of the Indian vegetarian restaurants. Shortly after the path crosses the railway by a very steep staircase! (Photo)
That was nothing compared with the hill up to Harrow church. The path was a bit informal through long grass, followed by a steep shady final climb. There are great views if you turn around at the half way mark. After the haul up it was straight back down again, also steep.
Although the top of the climb is of historic interest (Byron’s favourite spot apparently), and despite the views, I actually think the route would benefit from skipping this part and going more directly between Rayners Lane and Harrow.
May come back and work out an alternative flatter route in time!
Steps, a steep hill, but mostly lovely easy streets and green paths. No mud issues this time of year.
Strider
14 Jan 2022I walked from Uxbridge to Harrow.
There is a short section of suburban road walking from Uxbridge Town center. Go through the Sports complex along a road then across the carpark to fields. Follow the path alongside, then over, the Tube line to more suburban roads. The section by the busy A437 has a path to the side so it is not too bad. Look for the underpasses under the A437 and the A40, this is Freezeland and on this cold day it felt like it. The path then goes through Ickenham Marshes, fortunately for me the mud and puddles had frozen solid but normally this will be very wet and muddy in the Winter, boots required. Keep following the Yeading Brook for the next 7 Km through scrub, grassland, parks and woods to Roxbourne Park near Rayners Lane. On exiting Roxbourne Park you say goodbye to the Yeading and hello to residential roads until Harrow-on-the-Hill. Steep (34%) hill up to St Mary's then an equally steep hill down towards Harrow Town Centre, some great panoramic views.
Narrow (50cm) steep, mud, and steps make the route unsuitable for wheels, but a green and pleasant route for walkers.
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