Richmond Park: the Tamsin Trail
A full lap of London's largest Royal Park, with free-roaming red and fallow deer and a protected view of St Paul's.
- Distance
- 13.3 km
- Ascent
- 120 m
- Time
- 3–4.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 56 m
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About this walk
Richmond Park: the Tamsin Trail is a moderate 13.3 km circular walk with 120 m of ascent, taking 3 to 4.5 hours. It starts at Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park (grid reference TQ 186 728). The start can be reached by public transport.
Richmond Park is the largest of London's Royal Parks, a walled landscape of grassland, ancient oaks and ponds grazed by hundreds of deer. The Tamsin Trail runs right round the inside of the wall, linking the park's gates on a firm gravel path that is easy to follow all year.
This loop starts at Pembroke Lodge, whose gardens hold King Henry's Mound and its framed view of St Paul's Cathedral, about 16 km away. The trail is shared with cyclists, so keep left and listen out.
Route
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1
Richmond Gate to Sheen
From Pembroke Lodge follow the trail north to Richmond Gate, then east along the northern wall towards Sheen Gate.
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2
The eastern side
Continue past Roehampton Gate and Robin Hood Gate, with open grassland and the park's ponds to your right.
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Kingston and Ham
Turn north-west past Kingston Gate and Ham Gate and climb gently back to Pembroke Lodge.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Richmond Park: the Tamsin Trail take?
- Most walkers take 3–4.5 hours for the 13.3 km route, which has 120 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park (grid reference TQ 186 728). Car park at Pembroke Lodge; fills early at weekends.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Richmond station (District line, Overground and South Western Railway), then 1.5 km on foot via Richmond Gate. Check TfL Journey Planner for engineering works.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Firm gravel trail shared with cyclists; gentle hills.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer roam freely: keep at least 50 m away, and keep dogs on a lead during the birthing season (May to July) and the rut (September and October).
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