Richmond Park & the River Thames loop from Richmond

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Richmond Park & the River Thames loop from Richmond

Moderate

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Richmond Park & the River Thames loop from Richmond

03:33

13.6km

100m

Hiking

Embark on the Richmond Park & the River Thames loop from Richmond, a moderate hike covering 8.4 miles (13.6 km) with 343 feet (105 metres) of elevation gain. This scenic route typically takes around 3 hours and 33 minutes to complete. You will experience varied terrain, from urban streets to…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.62 km

East Sheen Common

Highlight • Natural

Pretty little woodland that deserves a wander. Owned by the National Trust it is leased to the Richmond Council. The Common is very old and pre-dates the creation of Richmond Park.

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5.06 km

White Lodge – Royal Ballet School

Highlight • Historical Site

Home to the Royal Ballet Lower School since 1955, White Lodge was built in 1730 as a hunting lodge. Over the years it has been called New Lodge and Stone …

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5.82 km

Richmond Park Deer and Pond View

Highlight • Forest

Richmond Park is a wild and rural landscape just a stone’s throw from central London. The largest of the city’s Royal Parks, Richmond was created by Charles I in the …

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6.07 km

Pen Ponds, Richmond Park

Highlight • Lake

In the centre of Richmond Park sits Pen Ponds; two lakes, the Upper and the Lower Pond. You can walk along the footpath that separates them. On the lakes are …

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10.7 km

Ham House and Gardens

Highlight • Castle

In the care of the National Trust, Ham House is a 17th century manor house in an enviable position, right on the banks of the River Thames. Its name is …

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12.0 km

Buccleuch Gardens

Highlight • Natural

These public gardens, along with the Terrace Gardens, were once part of the grounds of three riverside mansions: Buccleuch House, Lansdowne House and Cardigan House, formerly the homes of the …

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12.7 km

Richmond Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is the oldest bridge over the Thames in London, never having been replaced. It was completed in 1777 at a cost of £26,000 to replace a horse ferry. Over …

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13.6 km

End point

Train Station

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