Asylum Lock – Osterley House loop from Hanwell

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Asylum Lock – Osterley House loop from Hanwell

Moderate

4.4

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Asylum Lock – Osterley House loop from Hanwell

02:45

10.7km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.71 km

Asylum Lock

Highlight • Historical Site

Of course the dock served the Asylum with fuel and provisions

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Three Bridges (Windmill Bridge)

Highlight • Historical Site

This amazing set of bridges is officially called Windmill Bridge but is mostly known as Three Bridges. Designed by Brunel, it consists of three stacked bridges whereby the railway passes …

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Norwood Top Lock 90 and Lock Cottage

Highlight • Historical Site

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Osterley House

Highlight • Historical Site

This impressive neo-classical mansion was originally a Tudor house built in the 1570s by Sir Thomas Gresham. It was acquired by wealthy banker Sir Francis Child in 1713 - the …

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Middle Lake, Osterley Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

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.

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Grand Union Canal Mural

Highlight • Monument

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Wharncliffe Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

The Wharncliffe Viaduct crosses the Brent Valley carrying trains on the Great Western Railway (trains from Paddington to the West - Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and the like). Designed by Isambard …

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