By the time the weekend came around, we felt the need to escape the city again and enjoy a walk among trees and along water and away from the traffic and crowds. We have a big trip planned for next week so we didn't want to go away this weekend. Instead, Bob suggested trying a 7 1/2 mile walk he found on line. The walk wove us through quiet suburban neighborhoods, through parks, green belts and fields, over and along the Brent River, by a canal and locks and through a very grand estate from the 1700's. Wow, who knew all this was here and just a short tube ride away on the outskirts of London!
Grand Union Canal Walk
A canal boat was just coming through the first of several locks as we were walking by.
Slowly letting the water out of the lock so the boat could be lowered down to the level of the next lock.
We helped the boat owner open the lock so she took our picture for us.
Our hike took us by football pitches (soccer fields),
along archery ranges,
and past cricket pitches.
Towards the end of the walk we passed through the Osterley Estate which is now a lovely park to play and picnic in and the historic home is open for tours.
One of several duck ponds at Osterley Park.
The back view of Osterley Park.
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