Crane River Park

A ride out to a less well-known park using quieter roads and tracks near to Twickenham and Hounslow.

From Ealing, we ride down to Brentford, then through Syon Park to Isleworth. We find the path alongside the Duke of Northumberland’s River and follow it through the Mogden Sewage Works (which can be a fragrant experience for a short while) and behind Twickenham Stadium. We will need to dismount to cross a footbridge by the Stoop and ride on into Kneller Gardens. We will have a brief pause here for toilets and maybe for the café kiosk, before riding on along the Crane River to the Nature Reserve and the distinctive Shot Tower.

For our return, we retrace our route to Kneller Gardens, and then follow the Crane River through the Mereway Nature Reserve back to Twickenham. Quiet roads bring us through St Margaret’s back to Isleworth, and then on via Syon Park and Brentford to return to Ealing.

Please do not attend if you or anyone in your household has any Covid 19 symptoms or is currently required to self-isolate. We will maintain social distancing and hygiene precautions. Please bring hand sanitiser, wipes etc and a face covering (unless you are exempt) in case we are unable to maintain social distancing for any reason. The café in Kneller Gardens sells a limited range of snacks, or you might prefer to bring your own food for a refreshment stop at the Shot Tower.

A visit to a less well-known Park along the River Crane, with peaceful woodlands, a nature reserve, and the distinctive Shot Tower.

Mostly quiet roads and traffic-free paths. Some tracks through the River Park are unpaved and uneven; road bikes with skinny tyres are not suitable.

We will stop at Kneller Gardens on both outward and return journeys for toilets. There is also a cafe here selling snacks; or you could bring your own food for a refreshment stop near to the Shot Tower.

Bring money (card) for the cafe, hand sanitiser, face covering.

First-timers welcome!