Richmond Park [map]
- Open grassland with low hills, and several enclosed woods.
- Travel: There are several car parks in the park, or a 15 minute walk from Richmond train/tube station. NB The Robin Hood Gate (A3) is currently closed to cars.
- Tea room with a terrace and very pretty view of the Thames at Pembroke Lodge.
- Just north of Pembroke Lodge is the very over-hyped King Henry VIII mound, the highest point in the park with a 'keyhole' view of St Pauls (which you need a telescope to appreciate)
- The Isabella Plantation is worth a visit.
- The running track around the park is about 8 miles.
A footbridge over the A3 (busy road) links Richmond Park to Wimbledon Common.
Wimbledon Common
- less manicured than the Royal Park, mainly 'natural' woodland.
- car park and cafe by the Windmill (marked on the London A-Z)
- 10 mins walk from Wimbledon train/tube station
- easy to get lost as there are many paths, a compass helps
- at the southwest edge of the common is the pretty Cannizario Park (free)
Putney Heath
- north east of Wimbledon Common, on the north side of the A3, linked by 2 underpasses
- not so pretty, but contains a nice pub, The Telegraph (on Telegraph Road)
Thames Path
Using the A-Z as a guide, follow the Thames south from Richmond, and then enter the park via Petersham.
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