Osterley Park to Brentford Dock

Osterley Park is one of the last country house estates within London. Pastures dotted with cows and horses surround the ornamental lakes which loop around the house. All of this was designed by Robert Adam in in around 1780. From this peaceful scene the route runs the gamut of post 18th century industry, beginning with a canal then railway and motorway and from above the noisy intrusion of the flight path into Heathrow airport. The walk ends at the 18th century canal dock in Brentford, close to the site of a civil war battle, now surrounded by expensive 'studio' flats and other more desirable residences.