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Richmond Group

We are the Richmond Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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
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Overview

Join us on this lovely linear walk exploring famous parks and gardens in central London. Starting from Charing Cross station, we will pass the famous Trafalgar Square and then enter St James’ park followed by Green Park and Hyde Park. These parks are designated royal because they are hereditary possessions of the monarchy whose residence (Buckingham Palace) we will pass on route. Upon entering Hyde park, we will walk through the Rose Garden and then make our way to the Serpentine Lake before reaching the Italian Gardens for coffee/tea and toilet stop. After that, we will go via the grounds of Kensington Palace and then start making our way to Gloucester Road, going through beautiful alleys like Kynance Mews and a lovely church (Christchurch Kensington).End: Gloucester Road station

Public toilets (Charing Cross Station, by Serpentine Lake and Italian Gardens)

Saturday, 16 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 30194 80467
Nearest postcode:
WC2N 5HX
what3words:
rugs.chimp.lifts
Start time:
10:00 am

Charing Cross Station, in front of M & S

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 26251 78834
Nearest postcode:
SW7 4SF
what3words:
leave.finds.shirt
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm

Gloucester Road Underground 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