We are the Hillingdon Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Lesley J.
Join us for a delightful and pretty riverside walk taking in Penton Hook Lock, Laleham Park, Chertsey Lock and Dumsey Meadow before reaching Shepperton Lock and ferry crossing. Much of the route is open with fabulous views over the river and there are potential ice cream stops.
Weather permitting, we will probably lunch at Dumsey Meadow, site of special scientific interest. There is a pub; The Kingfisher close by for a drink/use toilets. In the meadow there are two benches (up to 8 people) and ample picnic space – bring something to sit on and a packed lunch.
The route follows the Thames Path: is level and on well used tracks. Keep an eye out for other users including cyclists, joggers and walkers. Assuming the weather is dry, good walking shoes/trainers should be OK for the walk.
Facilities
Toilets at: Staines railway station or shopping centre behind bus station. Then Penton Hook Lock (+45 mins)/Kingfisher pub (+2 hours from start)/Shepperton Lock & ferry (+3 hours from start)
Coffee at: Staines railway station or shopping centre behind bus station
Travelling to Staines and from Shepperton
I have added 3 images with some suggested transport options as wall as a town map of Staines showing a pedestrian route between rail station and bus station. It takes about 6 minutes.
Please ensure you plan your journey so that we leave on time at 11.00 am following a short briefing. Please bring 'in case of emergency' details
Gresham Road exit via Platform 2 . Meet on the steps outside of the station ticket barrier. See attached images re travel suggestions and Staines map. Allow time to walk from bus station to train station. Cross rail track using bridge.
We finish the walk on Station approach at Shepperton railway station. Here you can catch a train or alternatively there are bus connections back to Staines, Heathrow and other local destinations. See attached image about travel
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