Wimbledon Park Station to Richmond Section Capital Ring
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Wimbledon Park to Richmond – Capital Ring Section 6
A varied walk across parks, commons, and royal green spaces, offering great views and quiet nature escapes in West London.
Starting Point: Wimbledon Park Station
Length: 7.3 miles (11.7 km)
Time: 3–4 hours
This scenic Capital Ring section begins at Wimbledon Park and heads through Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park before finishing in Richmond. Expect steep sections, rough tracks, and open green spaces.
Pubs, cafés, and toilets are found at regular intervals including the Windmill Tearooms and Pen Ponds Café. Look out for Capital Ring markers or follow via the Go Jauntly app. There are optional breakpoints near main roads and an alternative finish at Richmond Bridge. Transport links at both ends are excellent.
Transport, local tourism:
Accessible via nearby Tube or Overground stations.
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Are there steps, gates, stiles, or wheelchair access?
Mixture of paved and unpaved paths. Some steps, gates, or uneven terrain may be present. Limited wheelchair accessibility.
Are there toilets, cafes, benches?
Some cafes and benches along the route. Public toilets may be available near start or end points or in parks.
Are dogs allowed? Off-lead? Livestock?
Dogs allowed on-lead. Off-lead permitted in open spaces unless livestock or park rules indicate otherwise.
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