Walking
The borough of Richmond upon Thames has
260 public rights of way and five walking routes
promoted with signs and leaflets. These include
parts of three strategic walking routes, The Thames
Path National Trail, The Capital Ring, The London
Outer Orbital Path (LOOP); and two shorter paths:
The River Crane Walk and The Beverley Brook
Walk.
Self-guided and guided walks are
available and popular in the borough. The longestablished
Richmond Heritage Guides organise
a wide range of walks throughout the year. Come
and explore and join one of their specialist themed
walks. Private walks and talks are also available by
prior arrangement.
Tel. 020 8894 3678
richmondwalks.co.uk
Friends of Richmond Park run regular free walks
within the park, usually lasting about 2 hours .
Tel. 020 8546 3109
frp.org.uk/walks
Discovery Richmond offer a range of regular
walking tours in Richmond and Twickenham suitable
for all ages and abilities
Tel: 020 33972797 or 07802 822 812
Cycling
Richmond upon Thames is particularly
cyclist friendly. There are cycle paths on or
along many roads, Richmond Park offers
traffic-free cycling on designated routes on
a variety of terrain, and cyclists are also
welcome on the stretch of Thames Path that
runs through the borough.
More information, contact details and route
maps are available on visitrichmond.co.uk
Information correct at the time of going to print. Check
websites for details.
Strolling in Richmond Park
walking and
cycling
that there is a skate
park in Kings Field,
Hampton Wick
Did you know
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