🍂 RICHMOND PARK AUTUMN COLOURS & ISABELLA PLANTATION 🍁 FREE* HIKE
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Join us for a relaxed but rewarding 17 km Sunday hike through Richmond Park at one of the most spectacular times of year.
🍁 THE AUTUMN COLOUR EXPERIENCE
Autumn transforms the park with rich reds, oranges, golds and browns, while Isabella Plantation becomes one of the highlights of the season. The Royal Parks specifically describes October as a peak period for autumn colour at Isabella, with the Acer Glade particularly spectacular as the Japanese maples turn scarlet, orange and gold.
🦅 LOCAL KNOWLEDGE MATTERS
I've lived in Richmond for most of my life and know Richmond Park intimately. Rather than simply following the obvious route, we’ll explore a mixture of well-known viewpoints, beautiful woodland, open parkland and quieter corners that are easy to miss if you don’t know the park well. This is an English-speaking social hike for people who enjoy walking, nature, good conversation and discovering interesting places.
🌳 WHAT WE'LL SEE
🍁 Isabella Plantation — spectacular autumn colours
🌳 Thomson’s Lawn and the woodland garden
🍂 The Acer Glade — Japanese maples in brilliant autumn colour
💧 Brownie’s Stream and the Main Stream
🦌 Richmond Park’s famous free-roaming deer
🏞️ Pen Ponds and the surrounding parkland
🌿 Tamsin Trail and quieter sections of the park
✨ King Henry’s Mound & protected view of St Paul’s Cathedral
🍰 Pembroke Lodge and its Thames Valley views
🌅 Richmond Hill and the famous view over the Thames Valley
📍 QUICK INFO
📅 Date: Sunday 25 October 2026
📍 Start: Richmond Station — main entrance, by the taxis
⏰ Meet: 9:45 am | Start: 10:00 am sharp
🥾 Distance: Approximately 17 km circular route
⏱️ Duration: Around 4½–5 hours
⚖️ Difficulty: Moderate
🚶 Pace: Steady social walking pace
🚾 Various toilets available on the route
💷 Price: FREE — Registration Required
The route includes a number of gentle inclines and declines and is suitable for people who are comfortable walking 17 km over several hours.
🚨 REGISTRATION IS STRICTLY REQUIRED
Although this is a FREE hike, you must register through our platform to secure your place. An RSVP on Meetup alone does not secure your spot.
👉 Register here: https://avalanx.es/experiencias/richmond-park
This allows us to keep the group organised and provide the relevant meeting and preparation information. After registration, you’ll receive your unique Booking Reference and the logistics for the day.
📱 ON THE DAY
If you are running late or have difficulty finding the group on Sunday, you can call or text the organiser on: 07447 162 666 (Please use this number for on-the-day logistics only).
🍻 OPTIONAL SOCIAL FINISH
We'll finish back in Richmond. If you'd like to stay afterwards, you're very welcome to join us for an optional drink, coffee or bite to eat at a local pub. No pressure — the official hike finishes when we return to Richmond Station.
🎒 WHAT TO BRING
🥾 Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots
💧 1.5–2 litres of water
🥪 Packed lunch and snacks
🧥 Waterproof jacket and warm layers
📱 Fully charged phone
🦌 DEER & PARK SAFETY
Richmond Park is home to wild deer and October is part of the annual deer rut. We will enjoy the wildlife from a safe distance and follow the park guidance. Please never approach, feed or attempt to photograph deer at close range.
🚩 MORE THAN A WALK
This hike is also an introduction to 🦅 AVALANX | Secrets of Spain 🛡️ - a community built around discovering Spain beyond the obvious tourist routes. We organise group walking adventures, outdoor experiences and curated trips across Spain, combining nature, local knowledge, food, history and great company.
🌍 DISCOVER SECRETS OF SPAIN
Find out more about our Spanish adventures and follow the journey:
🌐 https://avalanx.es/
📸 Instagram: @avalanx.es
Come for the autumn colours. Stay for the walk, the conversation and a drink afterwards. Let's discover Richmond Park together! 🥾🍁🦌