Wednesday, 30 April

Let's Walk - Havelock Canal Walk (Grand Union Canal)

Name: Let's Walk - Havelock Canal Walk (Grand Union Canal)
Start: 2024-07-03T11:30:00+01:00
End: 2025-12-17T12:30:00+00:00
Location: Bus Stop - E5 Gregory Road (canalside) at Junction of Havelock Road / Isambard Road (what3words//////worked.plays.ideas)

Let's Walk is a way to get more active, meet new people and discover your local area by the water. Ours walks are free, fun and friendly.

By Canal & River Trust - London & South East

Select date and time

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:30 - 12:30 GMT+1

Location

Bus Stop - E5 Gregory Road (canalside) at Junction of Havelock Road / Isambard Road (what3words//////worked.plays.ideas)

Junction of Havelock Road / Isambard Road Southall UB2 4GF United Kingdom

About this event

Havelock Canal Walk

11.30am-12.30pm Wednesdays

Duration: 1 hour

Slow to Moderate Pace / Fairly Flat

The walk is run by a volunteer walk leader who is full of interesting information about the local area. The canalside walk heads along the Grand Union Canal from Havelock Road Southall towards Glade Lane Canalside Park passing part of the Hanwell Flight of Locks. The walk then goes into the park and then returns canalside. Everyone is welcome.

Getting here

The E5 bus from Southall Train station brings you to the start of the walk.

Meeting Point

The meeting point is Bus Stop - E5 Gregory Road (canalside) at Junction of Havelock Road / Isambard Road (wh3words//////worked.plays.ideas)

What you need

The great thing about walking is that you do not need any fancy equipment. Please just wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket if raining.

Book now

Please book one time slot per person. Please arrive no more than 15 minutes before your booked slot. These sessions are designed for adults and for children from seven years old upwards as an introduction to walking and are easy grade along our amazing towpaths. Learn a bit of history or see some awesome wildlife which is around every turn on our waterways .

Parents and Guardians are required to accompany their children on this walk.

Walk ins will not be accepted. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket via Eventbrite or please get in touch with us to allow another person(s) a chance to take part. Social distancing measures will be in place and all equipment will be cleaned in between sessions.

Donate to Let’s Activity!

The Canal & River Trust’s Let’s Activities are free to attend as part of our work as a waterways and wellbeing charity to help everyone get out, get active and make their lives better by water. You can now support the work our teams do and make a donation on our website here.

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Canal & River Trust - London & South East

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.