Welcome to Capital Walkers, the friendly London Ramblers group for people aged 40+. We walk every weekend and usually at least once during the week.
Andrew M.
Another winter Monday pop-up - a brisk (3 mph) walk largely following the Thames Path from Richmond Station to Putney Bridge, with the expected wind behind us as we walk down river. We leave Richmond and cross to the west side over Richmond Lock and continue through Isleworth, Syon Park, Brentford and Strand on the Green, Chiswick, before reaching our lunch stop at Chiswick Park, where there is a cafe (although you may prefer to bring a snack lunch). From there we head back to the Thames path northern bank and along to Hammersmith and Fulham Palace, before reaching Putney Bridge, where there is a popular refreshment stop or the choice of Putney Bridge or Putney stations nearby.
The route is almost entirely paved, but expect some puddles after more weekend rain. Some detours from the river may be necessary on the day, although we will miss high tide.
There are toilets at Richmond Station.
The finishing time is an estimate and dependent on numerous factors on the day.
There are plenty of drop out points on or close to the route.
Meet outside the main concourse of Richmond Station on The Quadrant. Richmond is in Zone 4 and is served by frequent trains from Waterloo as well as District and Mildmay Lines.
We finish on the bridge a short walk to Putney Bridge District Line Zone 2 station or a longer walk along Putney High Street to Putney Station for trains to Clapham Junction and Waterloo.
