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Let's Walk - Brent - Grand Union Canal

  • UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

Join our free Let's Walk events - perfect for beginners eager to start walking. Get active, socialise, and explore nature! #LetsWalk

By Canal & River Trust - London & South East

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Location

Grand Union Community Hub

Grand Union Community hub 1 Quay Walk, Wembley, London HA0 1DY London HA0 1DY United Kingdom

About this event

  • No venue parking

Looking for a refreshing way to boost your wellbeing? Join us for a relaxed, social walk through nature! Our Let’s Walk session is a gentle, guided stroll designed to help you connect with others, enjoy the outdoors, and improve your wellbeing—one step at a time.


📍 Meeting Point: Grand Union Community Hub (HA0 1DY) there is no parking here so please take public transport
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – Refreshments & Welcome | 11:00 AM – Walk Begins (sharp!)
🚶 Route: Walking west, ending at Ballot Box Bridge - Horsenden Hill Park
💰 Cost: Free


We’ll start at 10:30 AM at the Grand Union Community Hub, where you can enjoy a warm welcome and refreshments. At 11:00 AM sharp, we’ll set off, heading west through scenic green spaces, and finish our walk at the beautiful Ballot Box Bridge in Horsenden Hill Park. The nearest Tube station at the end point is Perivale.


What to Expect:

👟 These sessions are designed as an introduction to walking and follow an easy-grade route along our amazing towpaths.
📜 Learn a bit of local history and enjoy spotting some wildlife along the way!
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents & guardians must accompany their children throughout the walk.


What to Bring:

✅ Comfortable walking shoes
✅ Water bottle
✅ Weather-appropriate clothing


Important Information:

📌 Please book one time slot per person.
Arrive 5–10 minutes before the walk begins to check in and get ready.
🚶‍♂️ This walk is free and open to all—just bring yourself and a positive spirit!

Sign up now to reserve your spot—we can’t wait to walk with you!


If You Can No Longer Attend

If your circumstances change and you are no longer able to attend, please cancel your ticket via the Eventbrite ticket booking system. You’ll find a "Cancel My Ticket" link at the bottom of your ticket. Your cooperation in this matter will help ensure that someone else who may have missed out can take part in this event and helps the volunteer walk leader to plan for the walk.


Support the Let’s Activity Campaign!

The Canal & River Trust’s Let’s Activity campaign offers free events like this as part of our mission to help everyone get out, get active, and improve their wellbeing by the water. If you’d like to support our work with children and families, you can make a donation on our website.


Accessibility & Inclusivity

We welcome people of all abilities, and we aim to make our walks as inclusive as possible. This walk is accessible, with a long shallow ramp to enter onto the Towpath. If you have any accessibility needs or require any additional support, please let us know when booking and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.


This event is supported by funds raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Their generosity helps us continue offering free wellbeing activities like this—thank you!


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Here, you'll discover a wide range of activities to inspire, rejuvenate, and educate. From immersive experiences like Paddling, Walking, and Fishing, to relaxing Yoga sessions and creative arts-based activities, we've got something to suit everyone.

Our 'Let's' programme is at the heart of many of our events. Designed as free taster sessions, these events tap into the health and wellbeing benefits our beautiful waterways offer. Join us for an activity and uncover the wonders of our canals and rivers. You'll be amazed at how close to nature you can get, the heritage you'll uncover, and the sheer joy of being outdoors.

Every time you join us for an event, you're helping support our mission to bring wellbeing to millions. By making life better by water, we're not just maintaining beautiful spaces - we're creating a community that connects with and cares for our shared blue and green heritage. Remember to share your experiences using the hashtag #lifesbetterbywater.

Your support is invaluable in helping us continue our mission. By donating, you're not just helping us maintain these vital spaces - you're joining a community that believes life is better by water. Every contribution, no matter how small, helps us keep our waterways alive and vibrant, offering health, happiness, and well-being to millions. To make a difference today, please visit our donation page. Thank you for helping us ensure that our canals and rivers remain beautiful, accessible, and enriching for everyone.

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Aug 20 · 10:30 GMT+1