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Ruislip Lido and Mad Bess Wood Circular

Ruislip, Greater London · London

Quick answer

Ruislip Lido and Mad Bess Wood Circular is a 4km easy dog walk combining a 60-acre reservoir lake with sandy beach access and adjacent ancient woodland in Ruislip, west London. Dogs are welcome on the beach in the off-season and off lead in Mad Bess Wood throughout the year. The lakeside cafe is dog-friendly outside.

Walk route

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Distance

2.5 miles

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Difficulty

Easy

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Off-lead

No

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Stiles

None

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Parking

Available

About this walk

Ruislip Lido is a 60-acre reservoir lake in Hillingdon with a sandy beach and direct access to Mad Bess Wood. The 4km circular follows the lido perimeter path north, crosses the beach area and enters the woodland section of Mad Bess Wood. The lake is a popular paddling spot and the sandy entry is gently sloping and safe for dogs. The lido cafe is dog-friendly outside.

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