Richmond to Hampton Court & Optional Bushy Park – Sat 17th February

10:30am Saturday 17th February 

Members price: FREE! (Contact to be added to the event)

Let’s explore the nature filled side of Greater London. Starting in beautiful Richmond-Upon-Thames, we will follow The Thames Path along a trail with views of stunning river side homes and the islands of the Thames. Winding through the occasional forest until we reach the grand Hampton Court and the deer inhabited acres of Bushy Park.

Highlights:

• Hiking with your Adventuress fam
• Discovering one of the nicest sections of London Thames Path
• Hampton Court
• The islands of the Thames
• Optional discovery of deer filled Bushy Park (one of London’s largest royal parks)

Meeting point

Outside of Richmond Station main entrance (District Line/Overground/Rail)
Important: We cannot keep the group waiting for those who are late and do not send live location or route so please arrive on time. You must be shown as attending to join this hike.

End point of hike

Teddington Station. (16.5km)
Or Hampton Court station if not joining for Bushy Park discovery. (12km)

If driving:

Please look into parking before arriving. Allow more time than Google advises as the hike will start promptly at 10:30am. This hike is not a loop.

The hike

• Distance: 16.5km (Or 12km ending at Hampton Court without the optional Bushy Park discovery)
• Elevation Gain: Flat
• Difficulty: Easy
• Estimated hike time: (Shorter route 4hr 45m/Longer route 5hr 45m)
• Pub: We will attempt to get into a pub at the end of the hike
• Dogs: Dogs are welcome on this hike. In Bushy Park dogs must be kept on lead without exception. Pub is dog friendly.

I am nervous to join alone

Most of the events are attended by solo Adventuresses, and they usually confess to being nervous to join us for the first time, so you already have something in common! We make a great effort to get everybody involved and talking so nobody will feel left out 🙂 Our walks are at a relaxed pace

INCLUDED:
Guided hike from Qualified Hiking Guide & Outdoor First Aider
Opportunity to meet other Adventuresses
Photos of your amazing journey for your socials

NOT INCLUDED:
Train Ticket
Food & drink

What should I bring?

Winter Hiking Essentials (Prepare to get muddy!)

• Warm and waterproof layers (Base thermal layers- Mid layer such as a fleece – Outer layers such as a waterproof jacket)
• Hiking leggings or trousers (Avoid jeans or any absorbent material)
• Hiking boots (For winter hiking we advise strongly against trainers. We will occasionally be hiking through thick mud and boggy ground)
• Spare warm layers
• Warm gloves, hat and scarf
• Lunch & Snacks
• Something to sit on for when we stop (The ground will be wet)
• Spending money for pub stop
• At least 1 litre of water
• A bag for your rubbish
• Umbrella
• Pack cover or dry bag liners
• Basic First Aid items

Is this hike challenging?

There are sections of this hike which may be muddy or boggy. If opting for the longer version of this hike then expect it to become more challenging as we will hike for 5hr and 45 minutes (including breaks) So you must be comfortable with hiking this distance.

Food

It is advised to bring your lunch and snacks with you. We will stop for two short breaks.

Will we hike if it’s raining?
Yes! Bring your waterproofs

What happens if theres a rail/tube strike?

This hike is accessible by both tube, overground and rail, but if in the rare instance a strike threatens to close all three then this hike will be postponed and credit will offered

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CANCELLATION POLICY

If attending you are confirming that you have read and agree with the Full Booking Terms

Before attending, please consider if you may need to cancel last minute as this event is NON REFUNDABLE and NON TRANSFERABLE under any circumstances. We reserve the right to cancel this event at any time, should we cancel your ticket price will be fully refunded

DISCLAIMER/LIABILITY WAIVER

By attending you acknowledge that this is a hazardous activity where the risk of injury may occur, and that your safety is your own responsibility. Should injury occur Kate Capelli or Adventuress In The Wild Ltd will not be held liable or responsible