A Bit of a Canal Walk

This is another free walk funded by the OPDC (Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation), We will be walking a stretch of the Grand Union Canal which will very soon be closed to enable new electric cabling alongside the towpath along with improvements to the towpath itself.

We start at Harlesden Station and, after looking at a nearby mosaic, we will walk south venturing a little into Waxlow Road with its past and present industies, past the once huge Acton Power Station and the Grand Junction Arms, and onto the canal. Here we will hear about the long history of the canal and how it was and is used and then we will brave the speeding cyclists to walk to the Old Oak Bridge hopefully spotting moorhens, the occasional moving barge or boat and maybe even a heron. We will look at some plants on the way too. Once there, after a short explore of that area, we will have our optional stop at the café that is part of the Collective for our final chill and chat.

Come and join us. We usually have a mix of those who know the area well and can share their knowledge and those who may have passed through before without lingering but are interested now.

A few more things:

Pictures are taken during our walks and some of the walk may be recorded so please let us know if you do not want to be included.

As it is a walking tour, please make sure you wear suitable footwear and clothing.

You take part in our events at your own risk although we take all the precautions to assess the route prior to the walks.

If you can no longer attend please cancel your ticket or notify us so we could offer your place to someone else.

Please email us if you have any questions regarding the walk and check your mailbox before the walk.