Name: FREE SUNDAY WALK – Bushy Park & Thames Riverside Circular from Kingston
Start: 2025-11-16T10:15:00Z
End: 2025-11-16T13:30:00Z
Location: Kingston train station

A scenic Sunday walk through one of London’s most beautiful open landscapes — **Bushy Park** — followed by a peaceful riverside walk along the **Thames Path**. Expect wide open views, ancient woodland, historic parkland, and a chance to spot **herds of free-roaming deer**.
This is a lovely route — open skies, beautiful trail, and a walk to stretch the legs and clear the mind.

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### 📍 **Meeting Point**

**Kingston Railway Station (KT1 1UJ)**
We’ll meet **just outside the main exit**.
**Meeting Time:** 10:15 AM
We will leave at 10:30 AM sharp.
Trains run frequently from Waterloo via Clapham Junction.
**Car Park** \- At Canbury Place Car Park or the Cattle Market Car Park\.

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### 🌿 **Route Highlights**

* Wide-open grasslands & old oak avenues in **Bushy Park**
* Chance to **see fallow and red deer** roaming freely
* Tree-lined water canals and woodland glades
* Riverside walking beside the **Thames**
* Views of **Hampton Court Palace** area from the riverside
* Flat, easy paths — very beginner-friendly

Total distance: \~ **10 to 15 kms max**
Difficulty: **Easy to Moderate** (flat & steady, suitable for most fitness levels)
Pace: **Purposeful but comfortable** — We walk, talk, and enjoy with lots of stops.

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### 🥪 **Lunch**

We shall finish before lunch and go to a pub near the station to have a drink or lunch.

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### 🎒 **What to Bring**

* Comfortable **walking shoes or hiking boots** (paths may be soft or muddy)
* **1L water**
* **Layers** & possibly **rainproof**
* A **good spirit** — always required 😄

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### ⚠️ **Group Notes**

* Please stay **with or behind me** to keep the group together.
* No one gets left behind — I give **catch-up breaks** where needed.
* This is a **free, voluntary group** — you are responsible for your own safety.
* Be respectful to wildlife (especially the deer — no approaching to avoid incidents).

Please read our **About Us** page if you haven’t already:
[https://www.meetup.com/free-hiking-outdoor-fitness-and-social-activities](https://www.meetup.com/free-hiking-outdoor-fitness-and-social-activities)

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### 🍻 **After-Hike Social**

We’ll finish back in Kingston, where we can stop for a warm drink/pint and maybe lunch to wrap up the day.

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### 📱 **Contact**

If you’re running late or lost, message me on WhatsApp:
**07830 374 629**
(Please **do not call** during the hike — I’ll be leading/navigating.)

Amit

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