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Richmond Group

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

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

Overview

An autumn walk along the River Thames from Kingston Bridge via Hampton Court, passing the beautiful Palace and gardens and into Bushy Park with its view of the Diana Fountain and Chestnut Avenue. You can either do the whole walk or one of the following shorter options:

Option 1: Join the walk from Hampton Wick to Hampton Court and then take 111 (Heathrow Airport) or 216 (Staines) bus from Hampton Court to Hampton Station and walk over the railway bridge. The hub is situated on the opposite side of the road to the right.

Option 2: Join at the Palace side of Hampton Court bridge (11:35 approx) to walk through the park, exiting to historic Hampton village, passing Garrick House and villa and St Mary’s church.

Saturday, 23 November 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:15 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 17575 69695
Nearest postcode:
KT1 4HY
what3words:
relax.clips.backed
Start time:
10:30 am

MEET: Hampton Wick Station (via Richmond, Waterloo 09:30, Clapham Junction 09:40, Richmond 09:58 or Waterloo 09:57, Clapham Jct 10:06, Kingston 10:28). Buses 285, 281 stop outside the Station.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 13366 69853
Nearest postcode:
TW12 2JA
what3words:
gives.king.holds
Estimated finish time:
1:15 pm

Hampton Inspired Hub 3 Ashley Rd, Hampton, United Kingdom TW12 2JA

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