Chiswick Loop (Medium)
6 km·intermediate·medium route·Loop
Downstream past Strand-on-the-Green to Chiswick Pier and back. Pass Oliver's Island and Chiswick Eyot. Watch for rowing traffic — this is a popular training stretch.
Tidal strategy: Best paddled on the ebb tide (downstream), turning at low water slack, then riding the flood back.
Exit Points Along This Route
Kew Pier Steps(steps)
0 kmSteps near Kew Pier on south bank.
Strand-on-the-Green Foreshore(foreshore)
0.8 kmForeshore at Strand-on-the-Green. Pubs nearby.
Oliver's Island Landing(foreshore)
1.5 kmSmall landing near Oliver's Island. South bank.
Chiswick Pier(pier)
3 kmFloating pontoon. Access at all tide states.
Hazards on This Route
Kew Railway Bridge PiersCAUTION
Narrow arches. Pass through centre arch. Current acceleration on spring ebbs.
Chiswick Eyot ShallowsCAUTION
Shallow water around Chiswick Eyot at low water. Mudbanks exposed LW ± 2h.