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Hammersmith has a lovely path along the Thames, with pubs and restaurants. It is truly great, especially in summer. Definitely not the most touristy area but it

by flr03 8y ago

Hammersmith has a lovely path along the Thames, with pubs and restaurants. It is truly great, especially in summer. Definitely not the most touristy area but it's a gem for locals like me.

phillc73 8y ago
From Putney all the way to Richmond is my favourite part of the Thames Path, within London.[1][2] Try to avoid a Spring tide! [1] https://www.thames-path.org.uk/thames_putney_richmond.html https://www.thames-path.org.uk/thames_putney_richmond.html [2] http://www.gps-routes.co.uk/routes/home.nsf/RoutesLinksWalks/putney-to-richmond-river-walk-walking-route http://www.gps-routes.co.uk/routes/home.nsf/RoutesLinksWalks...
- darrenf 8y ago
  Surbiton to Richmond gets my vote. It's peaceful and beautiful and one time I did it Gloriana just happened to be going past. https://spark.adobe.com/page/LYVR3/ https://spark.adobe.com/page/LYVR3/ Edit: actually, Hampton Court to Richmond would get my vote. I have walked or run the path between Kingston and Hampton Court bridges more times than I care to count, and feel very lucky to live around there.
  - phillc73 8y ago
    I lived in Twickenham for many years. Eel Pie Island to Richmond Bridge is also one I've done more times than I can remember, usually involving stops at multiple pubs along the way.
    - shrikant 8y ago
      I'd run between Putney and Twickenham for my marathon training solely because the incredible beauty would make the pain and loneliness so much more bearable. Also great as a cycling path - Putney to Hampton Court Palace and back!
  - Zenst 8y ago
    Kingston to Hampton Court on the far side of the river along the park or indeed, thru the park is most choice, the Surbiton /Kingston side of the river has lots of obstructions alas, though Kingston to Surbiton on that side since the revamp is really rather good. I can highly recommend the Mute Swan at Hampton Court (near the bridge), a most excellent selection of ales and food (not cheap but so quality). But in the area I can not recommend enough Richmond park, more so Isabella plantation around april/may when the flowers come out - totally amazing and will be an experience you will cherish, even if you not into flowers, it is mind blowing. Many good walks in the area, many get overlooked and gets down to playing with google maps and going, that looks interesting. I found a lovely walk along the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hogsmill_River https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hogsmill_River that runs from Chessington, towards Tolworth and then along to Ewell to the duck ponds - https://goo.gl/maps/khoiQJoaPyS2 https://goo.gl/maps/khoiQJoaPyS2 Plenty of plums to be had along that route, as well as the odd apple and pear tree, did find one hazelnut tree but the abundance of grey squirrels soon graze that alas. Also of note would be the plethora of damson bushes near Tolworth Georges fields, which I made some damson liqueur with this year that proved most potent and enjoyable. My only real gripe about the London area (least the part I live and frequent) is the lack of Hazel and Walnut tree's, lots of Beach trees and whilst their nuts are nice, they are just not the same. Though if you are into Blackberry's, the area is dominated with them and can happily graze from mid Summer all the way thru to the end of Autumn.
gpderetta 8y ago
I also live in the area. As soon as the weather get nicer, it is a great way to spend the weekends.
PaulRobinson 8y ago
I used to live near Baron's Court, around the back of Charing Cross Hospital. My favourite walks were either down to Putney - that stretch after Fulham's ground near Bishop's Park is glorious during the Spring and Autumn in a tunnel of leaves - or go the other way towards the Fuller's brewery and take in some of the pubs en route. I now live over in Twickenham which has even finer walks along the river or across Richmond Hill, but I always thought it amazing that those vistas over to the Wetlands were available in the heart of Zone 2.

by flr03 8y ago

Hammersmith has a lovely path along the Thames, with pubs and restaurants. It is truly great, especially in summer. Definitely not the most touristy area but it's a gem for locals like me.

phillc73 8y ago

From Putney all the way to Richmond is my favourite part of the Thames Path, within London.[1][2] Try to avoid a Spring tide! [1] https://www.thames-path.org.uk/thames_putney_richmond.html https://www.thames-path.org.uk/thames_putney_richmond.html [2] http://www.gps-routes.co.uk/routes/home.nsf/RoutesLinksWalks/putney-to-richmond-river-walk-walking-route http://www.gps-routes.co.uk/routes/home.nsf/RoutesLinksWalks...

darrenf 8y ago
Surbiton to Richmond gets my vote. It's peaceful and beautiful and one time I did it Gloriana just happened to be going past. https://spark.adobe.com/page/LYVR3/ https://spark.adobe.com/page/LYVR3/ Edit: actually, Hampton Court to Richmond would get my vote. I have walked or run the path between Kingston and Hampton Court bridges more times than I care to count, and feel very lucky to live around there.
- phillc73 8y ago
  I lived in Twickenham for many years. Eel Pie Island to Richmond Bridge is also one I've done more times than I can remember, usually involving stops at multiple pubs along the way.
  - shrikant 8y ago
    I'd run between Putney and Twickenham for my marathon training solely because the incredible beauty would make the pain and loneliness so much more bearable. Also great as a cycling path - Putney to Hampton Court Palace and back!
- Zenst 8y ago
  Kingston to Hampton Court on the far side of the river along the park or indeed, thru the park is most choice, the Surbiton /Kingston side of the river has lots of obstructions alas, though Kingston to Surbiton on that side since the revamp is really rather good. I can highly recommend the Mute Swan at Hampton Court (near the bridge), a most excellent selection of ales and food (not cheap but so quality). But in the area I can not recommend enough Richmond park, more so Isabella plantation around april/may when the flowers come out - totally amazing and will be an experience you will cherish, even if you not into flowers, it is mind blowing. Many good walks in the area, many get overlooked and gets down to playing with google maps and going, that looks interesting. I found a lovely walk along the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hogsmill_River https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hogsmill_River that runs from Chessington, towards Tolworth and then along to Ewell to the duck ponds - https://goo.gl/maps/khoiQJoaPyS2 https://goo.gl/maps/khoiQJoaPyS2 Plenty of plums to be had along that route, as well as the odd apple and pear tree, did find one hazelnut tree but the abundance of grey squirrels soon graze that alas. Also of note would be the plethora of damson bushes near Tolworth Georges fields, which I made some damson liqueur with this year that proved most potent and enjoyable. My only real gripe about the London area (least the part I live and frequent) is the lack of Hazel and Walnut tree's, lots of Beach trees and whilst their nuts are nice, they are just not the same. Though if you are into Blackberry's, the area is dominated with them and can happily graze from mid Summer all the way thru to the end of Autumn.

gpderetta 8y ago

I also live in the area. As soon as the weather get nicer, it is a great way to spend the weekends.

PaulRobinson 8y ago

I used to live near Baron's Court, around the back of Charing Cross Hospital. My favourite walks were either down to Putney - that stretch after Fulham's ground near Bishop's Park is glorious during the Spring and Autumn in a tunnel of leaves - or go the other way towards the Fuller's brewery and take in some of the pubs en route. I now live over in Twickenham which has even finer walks along the river or across Richmond Hill, but I always thought it amazing that those vistas over to the Wetlands were available in the heart of Zone 2.