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Hampton Court to Kew via the Thames Path
Visorando Member
11.06 mi
+26 ft
-30 ft
5h 05
Easy
Departure from Elmbridge (Surrey)
Spend the day in London without feeling in London with this Thames Path Walk from Hampton Court Palace to Kew. Wander alongside the River Thames, from the quiet towpath to the busy suburbs riverside, passing by landmarks such as bridges and gardens. With a pub recommendation at the end, you’ve got your perfect day out in West London sorted!
The Route of the London Green Belt Way
241.17 mi
+8,845 ft
-8,839 ft
22 days
Moderate
Departure from London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (Greater London)
The Green Belt Way is a 238.4 mile long distance path around London's green belt. It meanders through beautiful countryside and passes many interesting sites. Described here are some of the landmarks and history of the places you pass on the walk.
Hampton Court Palace to Staines-upon-Thames Pier
12.98 mi
+43 ft
-33 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (Greater London)
The start is inside the main entrance to Hampton Court Palace. The leg is mainly on the Thames Path and flat. It crosses the Thames at two points, Hampton Court and Walton Bridges. Diverts on road, through Lower Halliford, Old Shepperton and then again along the Thames, past, Shepperton, Chertsey and Penton Hook Locks to finish at Staines Pier and behind Staines Town Hall.
Hogsmill River Trail: Malden Manor Rail Station to Kingston Rail Station
4.19 mi
+39 ft
-66 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (Greater London)
A walk from Malden Manor rail station to Kingston rail station, following the course of the Hogsmill River and part of the London Loop long distance path. This walk is published through a collaboration with Surrey County Council.
Kingston Loop Via Hampton Court and Bushy Park
9.05 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (Greater London)
It’s sunny and you don’t want to stay home? Here is the perfect walk for you: a loop around Kingston-Upon-Thames passing by Bushy Park for deer sighting and Hampton Court Palace for a history class.
Walton-on-Thames to Hampton Court Palace
11.10 mi
+30 ft
-62 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Elmbridge (Surrey)
The last section of our walk starts is 11.1 miles. It starts at St Mary's Church at Walton-on-Thames and takes in the Thames Path, Hurst Park, Hampton Ferry, Hampton Village, Bushy Park, Hampton Wick, Kingston-upon-Thames and follows the Thames Path upstream to finish at Hampton Court Palace.
Bushy park, rivers mole and ember, west end common, claremont gardens
Association / Club / Walk leader8.23 mi
+154 ft
-75 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (Greater London)
This is an interesting walk through Bushy Park to Hampton Court Bridge and then following the rivers Mole and Ember to Molesey Heath. The walk continues through Field Common and West End Common to end in beautiful woods beyond Esher. There is then the option to visit the National Trust gardens at Claremont or continuing to Oxshott. Waterproof footwear is strongly advised.
Walton Bridge to Hampton Court Palace Maze
9.10 mi
+43 ft
-33 ft
4h 15
Easy
Departure from Borough of Spelthorne (Surrey)
The route crosses the River Thames, going firstly north for half a mile to the Fordbridge Roundabout, then east thru' Lower Sunbury, past the Hampton Waterworks and through Hampton Village. We then follow a scenic route through Bushy Park and finish in the middle of the maze in the grounds of Hampton Court Palace. It's a bit of a strange way to finish the walk, but you'll enjoy the scenery and the places you pass on route.
Richmond Park, Ladderstile and Wimbledon Common
6.83 mi
+226 ft
-256 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (Greater London)
The walk connects Richmond Park with Wimbledon Common by two different routes, over varied terrain and with a wide range of views without any retracing of steps. It includes some of the best-loved features of the Park and Common, such as Isabella Plantation, the Windmill and Pen Ponds with, by way of contrast, a short section through the exclusive residential area of Coombe. Three alternative routes are given across Wimbledon Common.
Duke of Northumberland's River to Syon Park and Kew Bridge
5.97 mi
+0 ft
-52 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (Greater London)
An interesting walk along the Duke of Northumberland’s river from the Meadway in Twickenham, through old Isleworth, to Syon Park. The attractions in Syon Park include the house and gardens and one of the largest Garden Centres in the country. A short extension to Kew Bridge following a brief section of the Grand Union Canal with its docks and then the Thames, is included. The Musical Museum and London Museum of Water & Steam can be seen on this section. Return is made by bus or train.
Box Hill & Westhumble Station to East Clandon
10.40 mi
+640 ft
-479 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mole Valley (Surrey)
From the start, we climb thru' the village of Westhumble and up onto the Downs behind Denbies Vineyard. From the West Hanger picnic area we continue along the North Downs Way for just over half a mile then turn right to go north and gradually downhill off the Downs. Then, enjoy the views of West London and Heathrow Airport to the right and Woking in front. You can also stop off for refreshments at the Tillingbourne Brewery at Old Scotland Farm. It's a beautiful route, but be warned, it's hilly.
From West Horsley to Shere
10.42 mi
+1,115 ft
-1,099 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from West Horsley (Surrey)
A very woody walk and on the way to Shere, there are some very steep rocky slopes. With our ageing knees, we were thankful that the conditions were very dry and would not recommend the walk otherwise... maybe with sticks?
Barnes Common, riverside and nature reserve
4.13 mi
+33 ft
-30 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (Greater London)
This walk has as its focal point the Leg o’ Mutton Nature Reserve (Formally Leg o’ Mutton" reservoir). The walk uses some of the intriguing network of paved footpaths lined with small terraced houses and cottages, which is characteristic of this part of Barnes and Mortlake. Next the Flood Wall Walkway provides excellent river views and leads on to the towpath. The return via pond, green and Mill Hill gives a taste of the village aspect of Barnes, also of the rural scenery of the Common.
Barnes to Richmond along the Thames Path
6.18 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (Greater London)
The Thames Path provides easy walking and interesting surroundings. The section from Barnes to Richmond covered by this walk also includes the option to Visit Kew Gardens and enjoy the riverside 'attractions' at Richmond.
Brentford to Hanwell Canal
5.19 mi
+72 ft
-33 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from London Borough of Hounslow (Greater London)
The Brentford to Hanwell canal walk is a gentle stroll perfect for a quiet day out in London to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Accessible by train on the TFL network, this Oyster Card-friendly ramble takes you to the Grand Union Canal towpath, from a seventeenth-century manor house to a viaduct. There is so much to discover on our doorsteps!
Staines-upon-Thames to Windsor & Eton Riverside Station
10.54 mi
+338 ft
-312 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Borough of Spelthorne (Surrey)
Mostly towpath and parkland, there is a lot to see on this stage, so start early. The route crosses Staines Bridge, then follows the Thames before crossing the road at Runnymede.
The Thames Path from Putney to Barnes
4.24 mi
+33 ft
-36 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (Greater London)
This linear London walk follows the River Thames upstream between Putney Bridge and Barnes Bridge.
East Clandon to Walton Bridge
12.44 mi
+16 ft
-285 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from East Clandon (Surrey)
We pass thru' the picturesque village of East Clandon, then thru' the Ryde Estate where we join the Fox Way and stay with it to Walsham Lock. Along lanes past Ockham to the historic village of Ripley. We follow a path across the Green then turn left to join the River Wey Navigation at Walsham Lock. We follow the Wey, mainly surrounded by green open space and pasture, thru' West Byfleet, New Haw, Addlestone and Weybridge to Thames Lock and finish on the River Thames at Walton Bridge.
From Stamford Brook to Embankment via the Thames
10.26 mi
+174 ft
-151 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from London Borough of Hounslow (Greater London)
These two London Underground stations are less than a few kilometres apart, which is shorter than the open-air route that follows the course of the Thames, first on the north side on the left bank and then on the south side on the right bank between Hammersmith Bridge, Battersea Power Station, the London Eye and Jubilee Bridge.Although mainly urban, the route does offer a few tree-lined sections, particularly in the two parks it passes through.
Richmond's Green Trail - Barnes to Hampton
16.15 mi
+223 ft
-207 ft
7h 35
Moderate
Departure from London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (Greater London)
This last walk describes a route from one end of the Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames to the other. It traverses many of the borough's parks and commons and shows how they can be linked by footpaths to form an impressive 15-mile country-style walk we proudly present as "Richmond's Green Trail".
Abinger Hammer
2.40 mi
+180 ft
-157 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Abinger (Surrey)
A nice easy, circular walk to do with the kids, taking in the beauty of the North Downs in Surrey Hill's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Plenty of places to leave a RockFun rock for someone else to find. We suggest about 4-5 rocks for hiding on this walk.
West Drayton to Windsor
8.69 mi
+39 ft
-49 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from London Borough of Hillingdon (Greater London)
This is the sixth stage of the multi-day route "Railways and Waterways, between Oxford and London".
A varied walk across an aqueduct on a quiet branch of the canal, then following a cycleway to the Jubilee River, where a footpath crosses the playing fields of Eton College to the historic towns of Eton and Windsor and the Thames Path.
This is a short stage allowing plenty of time for a stroll along the Long Walk in Windsor Great Park and/or to sample the tourist attractions of Windsor with its royal connections.
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