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Love seeing the woodlands and lido in winter colours

As one of the three lakes at Osterley Park, Middle Lake offers scenic views of the area. It's the perfect spot if you're keen to have a picnic.

Osterley Park is dominated by three lakes. The Middle Lake is the largest, and the only one where fishing is permitted.

A sandy beach in London, Ruislip Lido is a popular place for recreation, be that running, swimming or walking. The lido spent nearly 80 years in a state of disrepair but was restored and reopened in 2010. It was originally built as a reservoir for the Grand Union Canal.

Rain or shine IMO just a lovely spot for a Ride Out or Hike. Tall Trees, the Lake and a Cafe if needed.

starting and ending point. just follow the path to walk around the Lido. if you have small children use the miniature train and hop on and off

Good place for a coffee stop. "The Deli" serves excellent coffee and has a good range of snacks. There are tables inside and outside or if they're busy, there are benches on the green opposite.

You can cycle round the Lido but it gets very busy at the weekend and in the summer is packed during holidays on sunny days. Beware of dog walkers with extending leads. It is great to cycle through Ruislip Woods to the Lido if you have a trail bike, but horses use the paths and churn it up after rain so it is almost impassable. The best time to go is very early in the morning in the summer, beautiful, especially if the mist is around.