Capital Ring: Section 6 - Wimbledon Park to Richmond Bridge

Windmill on Wimbledon Common

Weather: Sunny but cool and windy


Playlist: Last FM Playlst

Time: 2 1/4 hours


Wide open spaces with in some places no sign of human habitation this walk was one of the most glorious of all the Capital Ring walks I've completed. Near the start is a interesting windmill that if I had time I would have stopped to investigate further (along with the cafe!). The walk then runs past lakes and ponds before heading across heathland. The woods were full of birds including woodpeckers and thrushes.

Striking woods and gentle rises after crossing a very busy road usher you into Richmond Park. There are stables near the entrance and not surprisingly horses are common, including some cute ponies that looked as though they had cantered straight out of a Thewell cartoon!

Once out into the park the walk opens up, gentle rises, wood capped hills and wind swept ponds. Amongst the trees deer are common, not sure what type as I didn't get close enough as I didn't want to spook them.

Richmond Bridge

The walk then runs out onto a ridge that overlooks London and the views are spectacular and worth the walk.

You then descend, steeply, and join the Thames again. Richmond is very pretty with lots of nice shops and places to eat and a great place for the walk to end.

Only two more legs before I complete the Capital Ring. These I hope to do together with some of my close friends at the end of April. Before then I will start on my next project - The London Loop!