The London Loop 9 ~ Kingston Bridge > Hatton cross (16 km, 10 miles)
Details
Do this walk because – its the 9th Section of the London Loop and a positive way to start the new year.
In cases where a section is less than 16km in length we may increase the distance by combining two sections, or by extending the walk.
See.... London LOOP - Transport for London
(We're doing this hike with Variety is the Spice Meetup group.)
Walk facts (Section 9)
Length: Approximately 16 km /10 miles.
Duration: actual walking time, circa 4 hours.
Walk grade: Moderate.
Weather: London - BBC Weather
Donation to charity: £5 cash on the day
What to take: A packed lunch and plenty of water.
Also, we're not insured, so please have your own insurance for this type of activity.
Walk description
For details and walk highlights, please see the Ramblers website
https://www.innerlondonramblers.org.uk/images/RingandLoop/guides/LL09-kingston-bridge-to-hatton-cross-Feb25.pdf
Pushed for time?
Public transport options are fairly good if you need to bail out along the way. You can shorten the route by taking a bus at Hampton Road or, a little later, a train from Fulwell station. A bus from Staines Road in Hampton takes you to Twickenham station.
Facilities along the route
- Cafés and pubs in Kingston
- Coffee stalls in Bushy Park
- Café in the Woodland Gardens.
- Sainsbury’s supermarket at Hampton.
- Toilets at Kingston station, near the Diana Fountain in Bushy Park, in the Woodland Gardens and at the Sainsbury’s in Hampton and in the BP garage at Hatton Cross.
Meeting at
Kingston railway station. We'll be outside the station at 11.30 am. We'll start walking at 11.35 am.
TRAVEL
by train
Plan your route: TFL and The Trainline
KEY INFORMATION
YOU MUST READ THE THREE SECTIONS BELOW - if you join this trip, you're confirming that you have.
- The perilous bit
- Our FAQs, including an explanation of Group save tickets which will save you money.
- See here for what to wear and take. Specifically make sure you bring good hiking boots and that you are ready for muddy conditions . Please - no trainers, they are not suitable for walking in the wintry muddy conditions.
AND FINALLY
- We're raising money for charity
We’ll deduct Meetup fees but all the profits will go to charity. After each hike, we’ll let you know exactly how much we’ve all raised. And if you’d like to join us and raise money by leading some hikes, please get in touch – the more the merrier 😊