Wimbledon to Hampton - Deer, woods, rivers and palaces

Join us for a stunning walk from Wimbledon to Hampton Court Palace, taking in the wild beauty of Wimbledon Common, the deer-filled expanses of Richmond Park, and the tranquil Thames towpath through Kingston. A perfect blend of nature, history, and riverside charm — ideal for a refreshing, sociable day out.

SUMMARY (all info is approximate!)

Distance: 18km/11 miles linear route
Duration: 5 hours walking
Grade: Beginners/Intermediate, flat, along good paths, with plenty of stops and options to leave part-way through if you get tired.

COST AND LOGISTICS

Cost: £10
Meet: 10.20am Wimbledon Station
Hike start: 10.30am Wimbledon Station
Hike finish: 5pm Hampton Court Station / Local pub
Both stations are within the Oyster/Contactless Zone

REVIEWS
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HIKE DESCRIPTION

We’ll begin at Wimbledon Station, where the bustle of shops and cafés soon gives way to quieter streets leading towards Wimbledon Common – a wide mix of ancient woodland and heathland, where shaded paths weave between oak trees and open clearings.

After traversing the Common we’ll enter directly into Richmond Park, where deer graze freely among sweeping grasslands and grand avenues of chestnut and oak, with distant city views. If we're lucky, we'll see the deer rutting - red stags and fallow bucks competing for mates, often seen roaring and clashing antlers.

We’ll then descend to the banks of the Thames, which we’ll follow as it bends past boathouses and riverside pubs. The path will then take us through Kingston-Upon-Thames, across the river and through Hampton Court Park until the grand silhouette of Hampton Court Palace comes into view.

We’ll end by crossing back over the river, to Hampton Court Station or a local pub for a celebratory drink.

PRICE INCLUDES

• Guided hike planned and led by an experienced AAA leader, trained in Outdoor First Aid.

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Travel costs
• Lunch, drinks or any refreshments
• PayPal fees

RECOMMENDED KIT LIST (complete list)

• Suitable hiking shoes or boots
• Packed lunch and snacks
• Water - 2 litres recommended
• Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!)
• Warm windproof layer e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece
• Wicking base layer e.g. Polyester/Tencel/Merino

CANCELLING/REFUNDS
If you can no longer make the hike, please message the Host and update your RSVP to say 'No', to allow others to buy your place. If the hike is full, we will refund you, less than the PayPal/Meetup fees.
To obtain this, please email info@aaalondongroup.com after the event, with the email address you use on your PayPal account and transaction reference. If the hike is not full, unfortunately we will not be able to provide any refund.

QUESTIONS
If you have any other questions, please check visit our FAQ page. If you are still unsure, contact the event Host shown on this page.

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