Trails and Ales: Thames Path Teddington - Battersea 25km

The Thames Path is a long distance walking trail, following England’s best-known river for 185.2 miles (298 km) as it meanders from its source in the Cotswolds through villages and cities to the Thames Barrier and on to Woolwich.

We'll be hiking just a small section on the south side of the river from Teddington lock. This section has a surprisingly rural feel, taking us past an amazing succession of parks, fields and gardens including the nature reserve of Hamlands, cattle-grazed Petersham Meadows just below Richmond, Richmond’s famous Old Deer Park and Kew’s even more famous Royal Botanic Gardens. This route also passes the spectacular 17th century Ham House, the lovely town of Richmond-upon-Thames, pretty Barnes, and the Wetlands Centre as well as the views across to Marble Hill House, Syon House and picturesque Strand-on-the-Green.

Towards the end of the walk we begin to witness the development which has taken place providing wide, modern promenades for walkers alongside the river before jumping off the path to head into Clapham to the finish.

TRANSPORT: 09.27 Clapham Junction to Teddington
STARTING POINT: 09.55 Teddington Station
ENDING POINT: Clapham Junction Station (around 5-5.30pm)

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What to bring Essentials:
🥾Hiking shoes
🧥Warm layers
🧃Lunch, snacks & drinks
💊Any personal medication

A basic kit list:
· Hiking shoes/ boots
· Hiking socks (and spares in case of rain)
· Waterproof Jacket
· Fleece
· Base layer
· Hiking trousers – no jeans!
· Rucksack
· Hat & Gloves
· Water bottle – at least 2 litres or water bladder
· Head Torch
· Optional: Gaiters (especially if there has been a lot of rain)
· Optional: Walking poles (I find these help on the hills!)
Disclaimer: I am not a qualified walk leader (yet), although I do have a lot of experience and will carry a first aid kit for the basics.

Transport
Transport to and from the walk is at your own cost. We will start and finish all walks at train stations, ensuring easy access from central London transport hubs. Information about train times will posted on the event pages and communicated via the Whats App group - subject to any rail timetable changes.
Come hike, explore, and make new friends on this iconic trail!
How to find us: End of the platform/ 1st carriage

Fees are strictly non-refundable unless the event is cancelled