Strand-on-the-Green Loop (Short)
3 km·beginner·short route·Loop
Downstream along the north bank past the charming Strand-on-the-Green pub row, around Oliver's Island, and back along the south bank. Short and scenic.
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.
Hazards on This Route
Kew Railway Bridge PiersCAUTION
Narrow arches. Pass through centre arch. Current acceleration on spring ebbs.