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We are the Kingston Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

As part of the celebration of the coronation of Athelstan 1100 years ago, a walk has been planned over 11 days from Malmsbury in Wiltshire to Kingston Upon Thames.  Kingston Ramblers are participating by leading the walk from Chertsey Bridge to Hampton Court, mostly along the Thames Path.  The official walk begins at 10am, but we will begin 10 minutes after everyone else, to allow for Freedom pass use and to meet with the timings of trains.  King Athelstan was Crowned in Kingston Upon Thames on 4th September 924 and is buried in Malmsbury Abbey.  Athelstan was the grandson of Alfred the Great and the king that united the Anglo Saxons and so was the first King of all of England.  Optional Ferry at Shepperton £3.50 or a further three quarter mile walk around. 

Possibility of joining the walk at Shepperton Lock - a ferry ride £3.50 to Weybridge. Possibility of joining the walk at Weybridge. Possibility of joining the walk at Walton Bridge

Wednesday, 3 September 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Map: EX160/161

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 03797 66409
Nearest postcode:
KT16 9BG
what3words:
cheer.rooms.leaves
Start time:
10:15 am

Trains: 09:57 Surbiton, change at Weybridge for 10.03 to Chertsey arriving 10.10

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 15392 68388
Nearest postcode:
KT8 9BE
what3words:
young.expert.skills
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm

Finish at Hampton Court Railway station

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking