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The London walking community aimed at people of working age. No need to book, just turn up!

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

PLEASE REGISTER ON MEETUP TO JOIN THIS WALK. 

https://www.meetup.com/metropolitan-walkers/events/312562681/

A walk of two halves. First part with be on the Thames Path. Starting at Hammersmith Station we  go over the bridge and begin the Thames Path section to Richmond Park. We will take lunch near Pembroke Lodge in Richmond park where there are public facilities/coffee shop.

Second half of the walk will follow Capital Ring Section 6, but done in reverse. Leaving the lunch spot the walk goes through Richmond Park, Wimbledon Park, finishing at Wimbledon Station. 

Option to exit walk midway as we pass near Richmond Station (@8 miles point).

Due to short daylight hours and length of walk, please note pace will be a moderate steady pace of 3 mph throughout the walk in order to finish by sunset.

Travel: Walk starts 10:30am outside Hammersmith Station. Use TfL Journey Planner to arrive in good time for the start of the walk.

Hammersmith Station will be busy so please wait at the front towards JOE & THE JUICE.  This is located just outside The Broadway Shopping Centre. W6 9YA

Walk finishes at Wimbledon Station.

Both Stations are within Oyster/contactless card zones. Alternatively you could purchase a Day Travelcard and apply a Network Railcard discount (if you have one) if purchasing from National Rail Machines.

Sunday, 18 January 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
24.9km / 15.5mi
Ascent:
400m / 1312ft
Type:
linear

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 23466 78495
Nearest postcode:
W6 7AE
what3words:
motion.tolls.cried
Start time:
10:30 am

Hammersmith Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 24949 70883
Nearest postcode:
SW19 7JP
what3words:
silent.dices.newest
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

Wimbledon Station

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