An Isleworth to Brentford Walk Route & what to see
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This 6 mile walk explores two very different riverside areas separated by Syon Park. Isleworth was a settlement based around a manor and is covered by a walk in ‘Village London’ by Andrew Duncan. Brentford has an industrial past as it is situated where the Grand Union Canal enters the Thames. However this traditional role is declining and plans for redevelopment south of the High Street could bring major changes. This area features in 2 GLIAS walk leaflets. Syon House, built on the site of a Medieval abbey, has been home to the Percy family for 400 years and was remodelled by Robert Adam. The extensive gardens, landscaped by Capability Brown, include the Great Conservatory. The park is open to all and includes a garden centre, café and National Trust shop. The walk begins from Richmond Station (District and mainline) and finishes in Brentford High Street from where the 65 bus returns to Richmond. The café in Syon Park is just over halfway.

From Richmond Station cross and go through the alley to Little Green
Go diagonally across the Green to OLD PALACE
Through to river and along right to cross RICHMOND LOCK
Along Isleworth Promenade and Railshead Road into Richmond Road
Left along South Street (view SCHOOLS) into Twickenham Road (ALMSHOUSES)
Path through SILVERHILL PARK to right. Cross river
Right down Mill Platt (INGRAM’S ALMSHOUSES). Cross river (MILL SITE)
Right into Church Street through Lower Square to Town Wharf
Riverside and up Bridge Wharf. Right into Church Street and through churchyard
Right into SYON PARK
Continue through the park and turn right into Brentford High Street viewing RAILWAY REMAINS to left
Cross Commerce Road and go across to view LOCKS
Go up steps viewing BRIDGE then cross to view ST LAWRENCE’S CHURCH
Go down Augustus Close crossing BRIDGE
Go through Galba Court and down to towpath continuing to LOCKS
Up and over footbridge then cross two further footbridges
Pass Brewery Tap pub and go along Catherine Wheel Road to main road
Left along High Street. Cross to Magistrate’s Court and go behind this into THE BUTTS
Go across diagonally and take Somerest Road right
At the end go left and across to the LIBRARY and WAR MEMORIAL
Return to the High Street noting the CHURCH & SCHOOL to the left and BEEHIVE PUB at the main road.
Cross and take Dock Road to the right
Go through the housing estate ahead to view MARINA
Opposite the statue take the steps up through flats and return along Dock Road
Go right along the High Street (former premises of Pharos Marine to the right) MONUMENT opposite
Take the next right down Pump Alley and continue round Town Meadow
Right along High Street (view of old FIRE STATION ahead)
Cross and take the alley to the left of the new development
Go right along Albany Road
At the end turn right along Ealing Road back to the High Street
Bus 65 returning to Richmond Station stops outside MacDonalds

Further along is the KEW BRIDGE STEAM MUSEUM

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Reference sources
Village London by Andrew Duncan
Rural Walks around Richmond – Richmond Rambler’s publication

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