Photography Walk : Richmond Park Loop (date changed to 17th Sept)
Details
The Event
A 6.9km walk around Richmond Park taking in Pen Ponds, King Henry's Mound and plenty of wildlife.
Richmond Park is the largest of London's Royal Parks and was created by Charles I in the 17th century as a deer park. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and a Special Area of Conservation
We will almost certainly see , and photograph , deer, and there should be a good variety of birds on Pen Ponds. There will also be some great landscape shots to be taken.
King Henry's Mound
We will visit King Henry' Mound. This spot was a prehistoric burial chamber from the Bronze Age and later was used as a viewpoint for hunting and falconry.
It offers fabulous panoramic views of the Thames Valley to the West and distant view of St. Paul's Cathedral to the east. The St. Paul's view has been faithfully preserved by generations of landscapers who have created a tree-framed sightline from the mound to the dome. The view is now protected and no new building is allowed to impede it.
Parking and Meeting Point
Free parking
Spankers Hill Wood Car Park, Richmond TW10 5HZ
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Attendance Fee
£5
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or if you prefer you can pay on the day