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Metropolitan Walkers Group

The London-based hiking group for people in their 20s - 30s.

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Overview

The next in a series of walks designed to help walkers prepare for longer countryside walks with the security of having dropout points. Experienced walkers are welcome too.

We start by crossing Putney Bridge and walking along the south side of the River Thames. Then we will walk away from the river to our first drop out point at Richmond (6 Miles) and will stop for lunch on Richmond Green. Bring a packed lunch or use one of the food to go options in the area.

Due to the closure of the Thames Path between Richmond and Kew we will take a different route than usual after lunch.

We will cross the river and follow the north side of the Thames towards our next drop out point at Kew Bridge station (10.5 miles). Then we will go through Gunnersbury Park and Ealing Common and finish the walk at a pub in North Ealing.

Due to the diversion this walk will be a mile longer than the normal distance of 12.5 miles.

Please note this will be held at a pace to prepare you for a moderate countryside walk.

Travel: Please use TfL network for travel to and from starting and finishing points, i.e. Oyster or contactless.

Saturday, 12 April 2025
Start time:
10:40 am
Estimated finish time:
11:59 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
21.7km / 13.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 24517 75890
Nearest postcode:
SW6 3PA
what3words:
crate.things.hands
Start time:
10:40 am

Putney Bridge Station (Zone 2)

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 18841 81253
Nearest postcode:
W5 3AF
what3words:
pepper.passes.drama
Estimated finish time:
11:59 pm

North Ealing Station (Zone 3)

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