Wimbledon to Richmond, commons and a riot of colours in the Isabella Plantation

Will you join us on this particularly beautiful walk from Wimbledon to Richmond? Of all the walks we have done in the past years, this one is still one of my favourites.

This walk has it all: Cannizaro Park is a little known gem; wide - and surprisingly wild - open spaces in Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park, the beautiful Isabella Plantation, and a striking descent to the riverside. Our walk will end with tea and cake in the lovely Tide Tables cafe by the River Thames in Richmond.

How to get there:

We meet up at 9.45 am at Herne Hill train station. (Pay attention, we leave from Herne Hill: so not our usual Denmark Hill!!!)
to get the 10.05 train, which should arrive at Wimbledon station at 10.24 am.

You can either meet us at Herne Hill, or you can meet us along the way or in Wimbledon. Please take note of my mobile 078 078 3456 4, just in case you can’t find us!

If this is closer to you, you can take the train at these stations too:

Elephant and Castle: departs at 9.55 am
Loughborough Junction: departs at 10.00 am
Tulse Hill: departs at 10.10am

If you do get the train at a different station, please make sure you text me on 078 078 3456 4 to tell me you plan to do that, and then again once you are on it, and in which carriage you are, so we don't get all worried that you are not there! :-)

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Terrain and length of the route:
The route is on varied terrain, about 8 miles/ 12 kilometres.

Toilets, food/drinks & what to bring:

I suggest we bring a pick-nick and enjoy our lunch outside, but if the weather isn’t very attractive for eating outside, there are some places we can stop along the way.

Don’t forget to bring something to drink for on the way.

This walk will happen in any weather, unless it is unsafe, so bring your waterproofs and (preferably waterproof) shoes with a good grippy profile.

I am optimistic about the weather and have a reputation to uphold, so I am counting on sunny weather, so don’t forget to bring a sunhat/cap and sunscreen!

Who can join?

Anyone who can comfortably walk 12 km.

Feel free to bring a friend or family member, with or without poles. Nordic Walkers or not, that doesn’t matter, as long as they are Fit (enough) and Happy! 😊

Are you a Nordic walker but don’t have your own poles? Would you like to borrow some from me?
Text me -on the morning of the walk!- on 078 078 3456 4 and I will bring you some.

Cost:

£10 or, if you are one of our regular Fit and Happy Outdoors walkers, one stamp on your 10 session card. If you are genuinely poverty stricken- £5

(Train tickets and food or drinks at café not included)