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Brighton & Hove Group

We are the Brighton and Hove 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

URGENT UPDATE - train times have changed since the walk details were published. We will now catch the 0941 train from Brighton which

WILL NOT STOP AT PRESTON PARK.   

Apologies to anyone planning to go from PP  

Please advise leader by text if you plan on joining this walk - 07811 540020. 

 The walk takes in parts of both the north and south Thames Path passing Eel Pie Island, Teddington Lock, Ham Nature Reserve, Kingston and on to Hampton Court Park.

The extended walk to Hampton Court may not be led and will make the walk 9 miles 

After arriving at either Kingston or Hampton Court 
- return directly to Brighton by train via Clapham Junction

 Food to buy is available around Teddington but you may wish to bring a picnic  

Saturday, 27 September 2025
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
11:10 am
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

MEET : Brighton Station at 0915 to catch the 0941 Thameslink train arriving Richmond 1104hrs after 2 changes (East Croydon and Clapham Junction)
NOTE : Make sure your ticket allows a return from either Kingston or Hampton Court
Super Off Peak Travelcard with Senior Railcard £19.99.  National Rail advise the Travelcard will suffice whichever return you take. 
 

Assistance dogs only on this walk please. 

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TQ 31015 04915
Nearest postcode:
BN1 3ZE
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Meeting time:
9:15 am

Brighton Station by coffee stand.

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 18086 75156
Nearest postcode:
TW9 2ND
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Start time:
11:10 am

Richmond Station.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 15500 68501
Nearest postcode:
KT8 9AS
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Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm

Hampton Court

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