Benefits of walking
It is free and available on your doorstep
It allows you to explore the richness of our open spaces
It is sustainable transport, reducing traffic on roads
Short journeys by car are harmful to the environment. Walking on these short trips improves the quality of the air we breathe
Using parks increases community safety and links parks and town centres
it provides easy travel
We don’t have to join a gym or club
We can chose where we go and how far we go
We can walk with friends, family, or do it alone
We can walk in the town, in the park, or in the country
Health benefits
We exercise and tone the biggest muscles in our body
We increase the blood flow and nutrients around the body
We burn up calories and aid weight management
We increase our heart-rate and make it stronger
We help manage diabetic conditions
We think well as more blood is taken around the brain
We can see things that surround us
We strengthen our bones and joints
We expand our lung capacity and increase our stamina
We reduce blood pressure
We help deal with Arthritis and Osteoporosis
We increase life expectancy
Guidelines
Wear comfortable clothing and suitable shoes i.e. trainers.
Walk at a brisk pace and slow down when you need to.
Green routes to walks in Hounslow
Key map (
PDF Help, size 72kb)
Bedfont Lakes Country Park ( PDF Help, size 304kb)
Chiswick Cemetery & Duke's Meadows Promenade ( PDF Help, size 350kb)
Chiswick House and Gardens ( PDF Help, size 470kb)
Cranford and Avenue Park ( PDF Help, size 236kb)
Gunnersbury Park ( PDF Help, size 337kb)
Hanworth Park ( PDF Help, size 397kb)
Hounslow Heath ( PDF Help, size 267kb)
Lampton Park ( PDF Help, size 331kb)
Osterley Park ( PDF Help, size 302kb)
Useful contacts
Environmental Strategy
London Borough of Hounslow
Tel: 0208 8583 5213
Hounslow Primary Care Trust
Tel :020 8583 2401 or 020 8755 3678
London travel information
Tel :020 7222 1234