Cycling and walking
Riverside paths, the canal towpath and a short circular walk.
Brent River Park and the Capital Ring
The Brent River Park runs for 7 km along the Brent valley through Perivale, Greenford and Hanwell, with about 50 roadside entrances for walkers. Cycle paths run through parts of it, and a large part of the Capital Ring walking route in Ealing goes through the park. (Ealing Council)
The canal towpath
The Grand Union Canal towpath runs past the Hanwell flight of locks. FitzHerbert Walk links Brent Meadow on the Uxbridge Road to the towpath at the flight. (Ealing Council) If you cycle on the towpath, read the Canal & River Trust's advice and give way to people walking.
A short circular walk
Ealing Council's Elthorne Park and Waterside health walk is 3.2 km (about 2 miles) and starts at the main entrance to Elthorne Park on Boston Road. It goes round meadows, woodland and the canal, and the council says it isn't suitable for wheelchairs. Full directions: Ealing Council.
More
Sources: Ealing Council: Conservation sites: Brent River Park, Ealing Council: Hanwell parks: other parks in Hanwell, Canal & River Trust: Cycling on canal towpaths, Ealing Council: Health walks: Elthorne Park and Waterside, Ealing Council: Walking, Ealing Council: Cycling, Transport for London: Cycling. Last checked 24 Oct 2026.