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

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Apart from a little road walking at the start, this walk will be across some of South West London's best green spaces and along the Thames. From Kingston Gate, the route crosses Richmond Park via Isabella Plantation and follows the Beverley Brook to Palewell and Barnes Commons. Lunch will be at Barnes Green (picnic or cafes; pubs available for drinks only). The route crosses the river at Barnes Bridge and then follows the Thames Path via Chiswick to Hammersmith (pubs and cafes available). Depending on time and demand, there may be a short visit to Chiswick House Gardens in the afternoon.

Thursday, 7 December 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Trains or buses to Kingston Station. Return from Hammersmith. Possible drop-out points at Barnes or Chiswick.   

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 18190 69576
Nearest postcode:
KT1 1UJ
what3words:
colleague.runs.frogs
Start time:
10:30 am

Inside the entrance of Kingston Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 23316 78752
Nearest postcode:
W6 7AP
what3words:
moved.tunnel.rather
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Hammersmith 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