We are the Hillingdon Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
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A linear walk taking us from the elegant riverside of Richmond, through the wide-open spaces of The Park, before returning to the riverside at Mortlake and then onwards by way of the manicured formal gardens of Chiswick Park. We will finish our walk at Turnham Green on the site of the Civil War battle where in 1642 the Parliamentarian forces barred The King's march on London. Mercifully the conflict was limited to skirmishing and at the end of the day King Charles withdrew his forces so the total loss of life was probably fewer than 50. Charles never succeeded in taking London, indeed this was the closest he came to doing-so.
If you are not a member of the Hillingdon group, please text the leader in advance with your full name, and, if you wish, the telephone number of someone who can be contacted in the event of an emergency.
We will picnic at Roehampton Gate where there is a cafe, picnic tables and toilets before leaving the Park.
Meet outside Richmond underground station.
Turnham Green underground station
