FREE WALK - Hampton Court to Kingston to Petersham to Richmond
Details
HAMPTON COURT TO RICHMOND
HAMPTON COURT STATION
SATURDAY Nov 8th 11.15 am Start 5.00pm (Finish approx, could be earlier)
HAMPTON COURT - KINGSTON - PETERSHAM - RICHMOND (LINEAR WALK)
We meet at Hampton Court Station, then walk to Hampton Court Palace and along the river's edge (Barge Walk), passing by the
(a) King's Privy Garden
(b) The Pavilion
(c) Raven's Ait
(d) Italianate tower of St. Raphael's Church
We then proceed to Richmond via
(a) Teddington Lock
(b) Ham House and pass through idyllic riverside waterfront with amazing views
(c) Petersham
(d) Turner's Viewpoint and Kings Henry's Mound
Please bring a packed lunch with you, we will also stop at Kingston for a quick lunch break / toilet stop so you can buy lunch there
Total walk time + lunch: Approx: 5 hours (depends on speed of group)
Distance: Approx 10-11 miles (16 km)
Walk pace: Brisk
Terrain: Flat (Apart from 1 short by steep incline approaching King Henry's Mound)
Meetup Fee: Free walk
FOR THOSE COMING BY TRAIN
There are frequent trains from Waterloo and Clapham Junction
Hike leader : Amit 0776 019 8360 (Don't call me but whatsapp / text me)
If you are late
Cross the bridge turn right, walk past the palace and along the river to Kingston bridge. Cross the bridge. Make your way towards Kingston Station (there is a small arch opposite Bentalls) go underneath that, turn left and walk to the riverside. Then walk straight along the river to Richmond bridge where the walk will end.
