The Barnes Trail

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The newly launched Barnes Trail is a 2.3-mile walk around the picturesque village of Barnes in South-West London. It has been funded by the Mayor of London's Outer London Fund and has been designed to show off the best of Barnes as a tourist destination. The trail starts and ends at the Red Lion pub on the corner of Castlenau and Church Road, although as it's a circular route you can join it at any point.



Circular discs in the pavement mark the trail, so if you can find one of these, then you're on the right track.



Along the way there are nine 'oars' providing interesting facts about that particular part of the village. Each oar has a QR code to scan using a smart-phone for additional information.



Landmarks en route include; The Olympic Cinema, where the likes of The Rolling Stones and the Beatles have recorded albums; St Mary's Church, which is the oldest building in Barnes, dating back to the 12th century; the high street, with its unique collection of shops, cafes and pubs; and Barnes Green, where a picturesque duck pond is situated (the Farmers Market and Collectors' Market are both held here too).



There are also four additional 'oars' outside each main transport link. These will inform you how to get around and direct you to the trail. If you walk the trail without stopping, it'll take about 45 minutes, however there are loads of places to stop along the way, so it's worth taking your time and truly exploring all that the area has to offer. Back at the start of the route, there is a 3-mile extension taking you alongside the London Wetland Centre, and along the river to Hammersmith Bridge.



For more information about the trail and to download this map, visit the Barnes Village website .

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