FREE Let's Walk - Brent - Grand Union Canal

Schedule

Wed Aug 20 2025 at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Grand Union Community Hub, 1 Quay Walk, Wembley, London, HA0 1DY | Harrow, EN

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This is a bookable event - click link below to book your space:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-walk-brent-grand-union-canal-tickets-1381599574519?aff=oddtdtcreator

ABOUT THIS EVENT

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!
🐶⛔ Unfortunately we are unable to welcome dogs to this event this time. But please do look out for other events where all dogs would be most welcome!

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

To book your space, please purchase your free ticket through the Eventbrite link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-walk-brent-grand-union-canal-tickets-1381599574519?aff=oddtdtcreator

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.

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.
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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Where is it happening?

Grand Union Community Hub, 1 Quay Walk, Wembley, London, HA0 1DY, 101 Beresford Avenue, Wembley, HA0 1NU, United Kingdom, Harrow

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Canal & River Trust

Host or Publisher Canal & River Trust

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