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We offer walks in London and Home Counties, accessible by public transport.

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

Overview

A walk across several south west London commons and a royal park, following the route of the Beverley Brook. Can be muddy in parts; some road walking where the Brook goes underground.

From Wimbledon, we cross the Common on the footpath through so-called Caesar’s Camp and pick up the Brook at the bottom. We walk to and through Richmond Park, and then on to Palewell and Barnes Commons. We reach the Thames near Putney Bridge, within easy reach of Putney Bridge tube or Putney mainline station.

Toilets available at Wimbledon station (District line platform); then after about 1.5 hours at the edge of Wimbledon Common; and at lunch stop in Richmond Park.

Lunch: Bring your own picnic as limited café facilities in Richmond Park which are likely to be busy.

Train: Wimbledon station (Zone 3) is served by District line; Nat Rail from Waterloo; or tram. Return from Putney Bridge (Zone 2; District line) or Putney mainline station (Zone 2/3; Nat Rail to Waterloo).

Please note: many factors can affect how long a walk takes and the finish time given is an estimate only.

 

Sunday, 12 November 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 24949 70883
Nearest postcode:
SW19 7JY
what3words:
silent.dices.newest
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet at square in front of Wimbledon station (District Line entrance).

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 24517 75890
Nearest postcode:
SW6 3PA
what3words:
crate.things.hands
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Putney Bridge 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