We will meet at the Lyric Square outside the Lyric Theatre, nearest tube Hammersmith.
- From there we will walk along the scenic Thames Path (the location of numerous movies, including the last 007 film) from Hammersmith Bridge to Chiswick Pier.
- From Chiswick Pier a slight detour to see Chiswick House and Gardens (pictured above), an 18th century villa with classical landscapes and 65 acres of gardens. This was also a movie set for the latest Kingsman film (The King's Man, 2021) as a residence of the 'Duke of Oxford' played by Ralph Fiennes.
- This is where we are going to have our lunch break so please bring a packed lunch.
- We will then return to Thames path and carry on via the Duke's Meadows, Barnes Bridge, Chiswick Bridge and arrive at the Kew Bridge where the walk ends.
The Kew Bridge rail station is 2 mins away. The Gunnersbury station for District line and Overground is 12 mins away. Optional drinks at the end of the walk.
What to bring:
Packed lunch
Comfortable footwear
Water
Photo-taking gadgets and chargers
An umbrella just in case (it's London after all)
Trivium: Hammersmith Bridge was the first suspension bridge over the River Thames and was designed by William Tierney Clark and it was opened in 1827. The current Hammersmith Bridge was designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette , it was opened in 1887 and rests on the same pier foundations constructed for Tierney Clark's original structure.
The walk is free for members who have subscribed for an annual membership. For other members the fee is £5 cash/card on arrival to contribute towards the organiser's meetup fees and costs.
The annual pass option is £15 payable by cash/card on the day. This will provide access to at least 30 walks per year (members are welcome to bring a guest to each event).
All walks are free for the NHS staff (also welcome to bring a guest).
'No Show' Policy: If the member replied 'yes' but did not attend the event, did not update the RSVP and did not inform the organisers on 3 occasions – this triggers an automatic removal from the group. That's once for events with a waiting list.