Trail Therapy

Get out of the house & into the wild parks of Richmond and Putney with our 12KM community walk along section 6 of the capital ring! Our community hikes are a great way to get to know us, make new friends, and spend some time in nature - especially in winter.

Logistics
📍 Starting point: Richmond tube/train station (various lines)
📍 End point: Wimbledon Park station (district line)
🗓 When: 10AM on 4th January 2026 - meeting at 10 AM for 10:15 AM departure
💷 Cost: Free

🌿 What We’ll See Along the Way:
We begin near the River Thames, grab a coffee or hot drink and soak up the calmer side of Richmond before entering the vast expanse of Richmond Park — London’s largest Royal Park at over 1,000 hectares. Here we’ll wander through ancient woodland and open grassland, keeping an eye out for:

• Free-roaming deer
• Wildflowers and ancient trees in their winter forms
• A wide variety of birdlife

Leaving the park, the route continues across Wimbledon and Putney Commons, a 460-hectare stretch of woodland, heath, scrub, and ponds. This protected landscape feels surprisingly wild and is home to rich flora, birdlife, and seasonal colour. From the commons, we'll walk through quieter residential streets, and near the world famous Wimbledon courts before finishing at Wimbledon Park Station.

📏 Hike Details:

• Distance: 12 km | Elevation gain: 309 m
• Estimated duration: 3–4 hours (excluding breaks)
• Difficulty level: Moderate urban-nature walk

About us:

• Group Stats: mixed gender, age range from 20-40ish
• Our sign up limit on meetup is 10 people, but our community hikes usually attract 15-30 people, so even if it's 'full' on meet up join the waitlist and join us on the day (or get a ticket on event brite).

What to bring:

• Comfortable walking shoes or boots
• Water (1L recommended)
• Snacks and lunch (we'll stop along the way to eat lunch in the park)
• Weather-appropriate layers and waterproofs / umbrella
• Curiosity for wildlife and hidden green spaces
• Bring a buddy or come alone and leave with some new friends

🍻 Optional Post-Hike Stop
We’ll end at Wimbledon Park station with the option to join us for a drink at a local pub before heading home.

Legal Bit
Event details are correct at the time of publishing (E&OE) and organised by Trail Therapy Ltd. Routes and timings may vary slightly depending on weather, conditions, or group pace. Participation is at your own risk — please ensure you’re suitably prepared, dressed for the weather, and responsible for your own safety and wellbeing throughout the walk.

💖 Don't spend Valentines day alone..... Get out of the house and into Epping forest with a fun, girls-only 11KM circular community hike!

Our community hikes are a great way to get to know us, make new friends, and spend some time in nature. We regularly go to Epping Forest as it's easy to reach by tube, and truly magical.

Logistics
📍 Start & end point: Theydon Bois Station (Central Line)
🗓 When: 10AM on 14th Feb – we will be departing at 10:10 AM sharp
💷 Cost: FREE (our Epping Forest hikes are free forever!)
💃 Group Stats: For this hike ladies only, age range 20-40ish (our sign up limit on meetup is 10 people, but our community hikes usually attract 15-30 people, so even if it's 'full' on meet up just join the waitlist and join us on the day).

🌿 What We’ll See Along the Way:
This 11 km circular hike takes us deep into the heart of Epping Forest, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and home to ancient woodlands, rich history, and thriving wildlife. We’ll follow peaceful trails through towering trees, along leafy paths, exploring some of the forest’s most fascinating landmarks. We'll pass:

• Amesbury Banks – an 11-acre Roman site with a visible high bank and ditch marking its outline
• Beautiful woodland paths, seasonal wildflowers, and a chance to enjoy the forest
• Occasionally we see wild deer, kites, a variety of mushrooms, and other nature sights, but these are not guaranteed, the forest will decide!

📏 Hike Details

• Distance: 11 km (circular) Max elevation: 269 m
• Estimated duration: 3 hours (excluding breaks)

🧢 What to Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots (there will be mud!)
• Water (1–1.5L recommended)
• Packed Lunch, snacks (we'll stop at a coffee shop before we start the hike for some caffeine)
• Weather-appropriate layers and waterproofs
• Curiosity for local history and wildlife
• Bring your bestie or come alone

🍻 Optional Post-Hike Stop
We’ll end at Theydon Bois station with the option to join us for a pink drink at a local pub before heading home.

Legal bit
Event details are correct at the time of publishing (E&OE). Routes and timings may vary slightly depending on weather, conditions, or group pace. This event is organised by Trail Therapy Ltd. By joining, you acknowledge that participation is at your own risk. Please ensure you are adequately prepared, dressed for the weather, and responsible for your own safety and wellbeing throughout the hike.