Section 7 of 15 Richmond (Friars Lane) to Osterley Lock Section start
Richmond to Osterley Lock : Distance: 4.8 miles (7.7 km) This is one of the easiest sections of the Capital Ring with the most riverside walks. It is level walking, mainly on firm towpaths and tracks and some grass. There are steps at Richmond Lock Footbridge, with a detour to avoid them, and some short slopes. The route takes in Richmond riverfront, the Old Deer Park, Richmond Lock, Old Isleworth, Syon Park, Brentford Lock and the Grand Union Canal.
Our penultimate Capital Ring walk on Wednesday 14th February was a gentle 8K walk from Richmond along a part of the Thames path before crossing onto the north bank and passing through the very lovely Old Isleworth and then onto Syon Park. We had a very enjoyable detour into the garden centre and garden buildings before walking along the Grand Union Canal at Brentford and ending in Boston Manor Park. The last date for your diary is Wednesday 12th March when we will end up back where we started in Greenford.