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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

Overview

We enter Epping Forest and its open grassland, and pass through Bush Wood before joining the Chestnut Walk, passing The Temple. We finish by walking on the Wanstead Flats with views towards the city of London. Please bring a picnic and drinks.Finish circa: 14:30.

Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 40592 85602
Nearest postcode:
E7 0HU
what3words:
lion.lock.shared
Start time:
11:00 am

Wanstead Park station by the Ticket Barrier. (Richmond Overground [Mildmay line] 09:47, change Gospel Oak [across platform]. Gospel Oak [Suffragette line]10:24 hrs arr Wanstead Park 10:53

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