Isleworth Ait Loop (Short)
3.5 km·beginner·short route·Loop
Upstream past St Margarets to Isleworth Ait — a tree-covered island in the river. Loop around the island and return. Watch for herons and cormorants on the island.
Tidal strategy: Best paddled on the flood tide (upstream, towards the turn point), turning at high water slack, then riding the ebb back.
Exit Points Along This Route
Richmond Slipway(slipway)
0 kmPublic slipway at Ducks Walk. Good landing.
Isleworth Draw Dock(dock)
1.8 kmHistoric draw dock on north bank at Isleworth. Steps.
Hazards on This Route
Richmond Lock SillCAUTION
Submerged sill when lock gates open at half tide. Turbulence possible.
Isleworth Ait ShallowsCAUTION
Shallow water on south side of the island at low water. Stick to the main channel.