Summer Social Hike: 12 KM Richmond Park & Putney Heath

Get exploring with us summer as we discover the wild parks of Richmond and Putney with our 12KM community walk! Our free community hikes are a great way to get to know us as a group, make new friends, spend some time in nature and discover new parts of London.

Logistics
📍 Starting point: Richmond tube/train station (various lines)
📍 End point: Wimbledon Park station (district line)
🗓 When: Sunday 5th July 2026 - meeting at 10 AM for 10:15 AM departure
💷 Cost: Free
📢 Please join our Whatsapp group for 'on the day' logistics and questions: We will leave a link to the group 7 days in advance in the comments.

🌿 What We’ll See Along the Way:
We begin near the River Thames to 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 (we might glimpse them but it depends where they are on the day - no guarantees)
• Wildflowers and ancient trees
• A wide variety of birdlife
• wild nature in central London

Leaving the park, the route continues across 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
• Toilets along the way in Richmond Park

About Trail Therapy:

• Group Stats: mixed gender, age range from 18-40ish
• Our community hikes usually attract around 50+ people, please RSVP correctly so we know to wait for you or not.
• You can find pictures of our past hikes on Instagram

What to bring:

• Comfortable walking shoes or boots - it may be muddy
• Water (1L recommended)
• Snacks and lunch (we'll stop at a cafe along the way to eat / buy lunch in the park)
• Weather-appropriate layers and 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.