Wimbledon Common and the Windmill
Heathland, woods and Queensmere pond on a short loop from the historic windmill.
- Distance
- 3.3 km
- Ascent
- 10 m
- Time
- 0.5–1 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 57 m
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About this walk
Wimbledon Common and the Windmill is an easy 3.3 km circular walk with 10 m of ascent, taking 0.5 to 1 hours. It starts at Wimbledon Windmill (grid reference TQ 230 724). The start can be reached by public transport.
Wimbledon Common is one of the largest areas of heathland in the London area, a mix of open heath, birch and oak woodland and hidden ponds. This short loop starts at the windmill, built in 1817 and now a museum, and drops through the woods to Queensmere.
The return crosses the open heath, where skylarks nest in spring. Ground-nesting birds use the heath from March to August, so keep dogs on paths there.
Route
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1
Queensmere
From the windmill follow the woodland paths south-west down to Queensmere.
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2
The heath
Continue through the woods, then turn back north-east across the open heath to the windmill.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Wimbledon Common and the Windmill take?
- Most walkers take 0.5–1 hours for the 3.3 km route, which has 10 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 Wimbledon Windmill (grid reference TQ 230 724). Car park at the windmill, off Windmill Road.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses along Parkside (A219), about 10 minutes' walk; Wimbledon and Putney stations are further. Check TfL Journey Planner for engineering works.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Earth and gravel paths through woods and heath; muddy patches in winter.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Horse riders use some tracks; keep dogs under control around horses and nesting birds.
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