FREE Afternoon Walk – Bushy Park & Thames Riverside Circular from Kingston

A scenic Sunday walk through one of London’s most beautiful open landscapes — **Bushy Park** — followed by a peaceful riverside walk along the **Thames Path**. Expect wide open views, ancient woodland, historic parkland, and a chance to spot **herds of free-roaming deer**. This is a lovely route — open skies, beautiful trail, and a walk to stretch the legs and clear the mind. *** ### 📍 **Meeting Point** **Kingston Railway Station (KT1 1UJ)** We’ll meet **just outside the main exit**. **Meeting Time:** 15:45 PM We will leave at 16:00 PM sharp. Trains run frequently from Waterloo via Clapham Junction. **Car Park** \- At Canbury Place Car Park or the Cattle Market Car Park\. *** ### 🌿 **Route Highlights** * Wide-open grasslands & old oak avenues in **Bushy Park** * Chance to **see fallow and red deer** roaming freely * Tree-lined water canals and woodland glades * Riverside walking beside the **Thames** * Views of **Hampton Court Palace** area from the riverside * Flat, easy paths — very beginner-friendly Total distance: \~ **12 to 15 kms max** Difficulty: **Easy to Moderate** (flat & steady, suitable for most fitness levels) Pace: **Purposeful and steady** — We walk, talk, and enjoy with lots of stops. *** ### 🎒 **What to Bring** * Comfortable **shoes** * **2L water** * **Cap/Hat and Sunscreen** * A **good spirit** — always required 😄 *** ### ⚠️ **Group Notes** * Please stay **with or behind the walk leader** to keep the group together. * No one gets left behind — I give **catch-up breaks** where needed. * This is a **free, voluntary group** — you are responsible for your own safety. * Be respectful to wildlife (especially the deer — no approaching to avoid incidents). Please read our **About Us** page if you haven’t already: [https://www.meetup.com/free-hiking-outdoor-fitness-and-social-activities](https://www.meetup.com/free-hiking-outdoor-fitness-and-social-activities) *** ### 🍻 **After-Walk Social** We’ll finish back in Kingston, where we can stop for a drink at a nearby pub and maybe dinner and hang out a bit. *** ### 📱 **Contact** If you’re running late or lost, message me on WhatsApp: **07830 374 629** (Please **do not call** during the walk — I’ll be leading/navigating.)