Alternative access from canal towpath through Hanwell and Fitz Herbert Walk from the Uxbridge Road.Illustration of the weeping by the rivers of Babylon from Chludov Psalter (9th century) A unique area for wildlife and quiet recreation that is popular with walkers, dog walkers and picnicking.Īccess: Trumpers Way (off Boston Road).
Part of Brent River Park this is a chain of canal-side meadows including Blackberry Corner, Jubilee Meadow, Trumpers Field and St Margaret’s. Transport: Train: Hanwell, Bus: 92, 195, 207, 607, N207Ĭontact: west ranger team Hanwell Meadows Ideal for walking, picnicking and cycling.Īccess: Uxbridge Road or the canal towpath Part of Brent River Park this is a pleasant riverside walk through woodland that follows the River Brent, connecting Brent Meadow with the Grand Union Canal towpath at the Hanwell Flight. Popular for quiet recreation and dog walkers.Īccess: From Elthorne Park - turn left at the Bambi sculpture for Well Meadow.įacilities: Playground, tennis courts, car park, football pitchesĬontact: east ranger team FitzHerbert Walk Part of Brent River Park in the flood plain of the River Brent and the Grand Union Canal, Elthorne Waterside provides a sanctuary for wet meadow plants and wildlife. Transport: Tube: Boston Manor (Piccadilly line), Bus: E8įacilities: Tennis courts, playground, football pitches (just behind the park), bandstandĬontact: east ranger team Elthorne Waterside, Lower Well Meadow, Well Meadow Walk through into Elthorne Waterside and down to the canal to see an abundance of wildlife.Īccess: Boston Road or from Elthorne Waterside Transport: Train: Castlebar Bar Park (National Rail), Bus: E1, E3, E11įacilities: Activity trail, playgrounds, conservation area, football pitch, small rest garden, outdoor gym equipment and trampettes.Ī part of Brent River Park this site features an old bandstand and a large Sarsen Stone, excavated from the local area, which is displayed just inside the main entrance. Īccess: Cuckoo Avenue or Little John Road The park is also a registered Village Green. A small statue of Charlie Chaplin commemorates his time spent at a nearby school (now the community centre). The children's playgrounds are at different levels on one side of the park, alongside an activity trail. Unusually shaped like a horseshoe around Hanwell Community Centre. A path leads through Half Acre, Brent Meadow and Churchfields. Part of Brent River Park this is a place for quiet reflection, this rest garden in the Brent River Park was formerly part of the grounds of Dr John Connolly who was the superintendent of St Bernard's Hospice. A haven for wildlife and an ideal place for quiet riverside walks and recreation. Part of Brent River Park this is a large hay meadow next to the River Brent, extending from Brent Lodge Park and Churchfields. The site lies below St Mary's Church, which has been a place of worship since the 10th century.Īccess: Church Road (follow footpath next to church) Victorian photographs show the area as an old grazed meadow.
Managed for nature conservation as part of the Brent River Park. There are enjoyable footpaths across the meadows and beside the river, connecting Hanwell with Greenford. Bitterns Field/Brentside Footpath/Mayfield/Marnham Field/Greenford IslandĪrea within Brent River Park managed for its wildlife interest.
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