Thanks to a lot of clearing out of previously inaccessible undergrowth, a delightful new footpath has been created on the north bank of the River Brent as it flows through what is now Pear Tree park. This complements the existing footpath on the south bank, although the new one only runs along part of the length of the river in the park.
The new tree planting has also started in the park. Two apple trees and a viburnum are the only ones with labels that we could see; the others are all (very) small whips. Far from water, let’s hope they survive any dry summers!
Your thanks for our path creation along the north bank are most welcome! We surveyed the rest of the north bank and found it largely impassable. Generally the idea is to have at least a glimpse of the water and that is possible without a path along that western stretch.
Ealing Greenwayers/Goodgym
Thanks Richard and Kash. One idea I heard mooted is to restore the Oxbow bend in the Brent at that spot, which might mean the path would have to move?
The only very vague idea currently is to redirect the river away from the bus stop opposite Brentside High School. It’s almost certain not to happen. Rivers have a will of their own as we all know!