West London YMCA

Capital Ring link to Boston Manor underground station

Follows the Capital Ring section through west London suburbia, connecting green spaces and canal towpaths with mostly flat, paved surfaces. Suitable for families and buggies on this urban stretch, though expect road crossings and pavement walking. Dogs welcome on leads through built-up areas. Makes an easy leg-stretcher if you're exploring London's orbital walking route, offering surprisingly pleasant pockets of greenery between residential streets.

Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm) Walk

Follows the historic Paddington Arm towpath through West London, offering completely flat, paved walking on hard-packed surfaces ideal for buggies and families with toddlers. Dogs welcome and commonly seen along this traffic-free route. Passes colourful narrowboats, passes under Victorian bridges, and connects Paddington Basin to the Grand Union's main line—perfect for easy strolls with canal-side pubs and Lock-keeper cottages providing natural break points.

Brent River Park footpath

Follows the Brent River through west London on mostly flat, paved paths suitable for buggies and families with young children. Dogs welcome on leads. Expect easy walking alongside water meadows and through parkland, with plenty of wildlife spotting opportunities including herons and kingfishers. Ideal for gentle strolls with good access points, though some sections can get muddy after rain near the riverbank.

Capital Ring link to Brentford station

Capital Ring link to Hanwell station