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Health Walks in Richmond Free, short, led walks in the Borough of Richmond Walks Timetable www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/richmond How can I take part? Grades of walks Just turn up at the starting point fifteen minutes before the Regardless of the grade of walk you choose, we encourage you start time and introduce yourself to the walk leader. No special to walk at a comfortable pace. To get the most benefit from the equipment needed - just wear sturdy, comfortable footwear walk, it is recommended that you aim to feel a little warmer, and loose clothing. We also recommend you bring some water. breathe a little harder and increase your heart rate but you All walks return to the start point unless otherwise stated. should still be able to talk. Walking for Health grade 1 For more information contact Richmond CVS (making reference to Suitable for people who have not walked much Walking for Health Richmond): before, are looking to be more active, or are E: [email protected] returning from injury or illness. They are up to T: 020 3178 8785 30 minutes on flat ground or gentle slopes with mainly firm surfaces. Walking for Health grade 2 Suitable for people who are looking to increase their activity levels. They are between 30-60 minutes and may include some moderate slopes, steps and uneven surfaces. Walking for Health grade 3 For people looking for more challenging walks and increasing their level of physical activity. They are generally 45-90 minutes and may include steeper slopes, hills, steps and uneven Photo: Diana Lewis surfaces. Lion Gate Entrance Our weekly walks Start Point RichmondEntrance Station - Mondays Richmond Park - Tuesdays The Tiltyard Join us every Monday for a free, short and easy health walk around the Take a walk around beautiful, leafy Richmond Park. green spaces local to Richmond train station. When: Every Monday, 11.00amHampton When: Every Tuesday, 10.30am Court Duration: 30 minutes Palace Duration: 60 minutes River Thames Grade: Grade: Concourse in front of Richmond railway Starting point: Cambrian Centre car park, Grove Road, TW10 6SN. Starting point: station, TW9 1EZ. Bus route 371 (Chisholm Road stop). Getting there: All bus and train routes into central Richmond. Getting there: Limited parking available at the Centre or on nearby roads. Park Road Marlborough Road Park Hill Kew Road Rosemont Road Friars Stile Road Twickenham Road ad o R ve ro Start Point G Cambrian Road Kew Road Start Point Richmond Hill Richmond School Queen’s Road Underground Cambrian and Train Chisholm Rd Gate Stations Portland Terrace Church Road Little Green College Richmond Park Bishop’s Lodge Richmond Green The Quadrant Bishop’s Pond Ham - Wednesdays Mortlake - Thursdays A walk in Ham Lands and along the river. A flat walk with a mix of paved This walk has a number of routes along the riverside. Flat and solid and grass surfaces. walking surfaces. When: Every Wednesday, 10.30am When: Every Thursday, 10.30am Duration: 40 - 60 minutes Duration: 50 - 60 minutes (short walk option of Grade: approximately 30 minutes) Grade: Starting point: Tesco Express, Ashburnham Road, TW10 7NR. Starting point: Outside the Ship Inn, Ship Lane, SW14 7QR. Bus route 371 (Mariner Gardens stop). Bus route 419 and Mortlake railway station. Getting there: Free, on-road parking available. Getting there: Free, on-road parking available. Ashburnham Road Ham Street Ham Close Library Woodville Road H a m C Thames Bank l o River Thames s e Back Lane Mowbray Road Start Point F e r Start Point r Cliord Avenue y m School o o r Ashburnham Road Church Sheridan Gdns Ship Lane Croft Way Mariner Williams Lane Broughton Avenue Road Watney Road Watney’s Sports Ground Mortlake High St Mortlake Green Lower Richmond Road Lock Road Bushy Park - Fridays Bushy Park - Sundays A variety of walking routes in Bushy Park and its beautiful Walk alongside the lakes, Home Park or Hampton Court. Woodland Gardens. Mostly flat on earth paths. When: Every Friday, 10.30am When: Every Sunday, 10.15am Duration: 55 - 70 minutes Duration: 50 - 60 minutes Grade: (There are two groups) Grade: Starting point: Laurel Road Gate, Bushy Park, TW12 1JH. Starting point: Pheasantry car park, TW11 0EW. Bus routes R68, 285 (Oxford Road stop) Bus route 111 (Hampton Court Gardens stop). Getting there: and R70 (Cross Street stop). Getting there: Free parking available in Laurel Road. Free parking available in car park. Admiralty Way Windsor Road Bushy Road Connaught Road Albert Rd. Avenue Road Avenue Gardens Avenue Alpha Rd. Park Road Shaef Way High Street King’s Road Hampton Road Oxford Road Hampton Hill Bushy . Park l C leaf Bay Laurel Road Start Point Start Point Blandford Road Pheasantry Chestnut Avenue Woodland To Hampton Court Garden Bushy Park Longer Monday Walks Richmond Riverside Ham and Richmond Park Linear walk along the Thames Towpath. From Richmond along This linear walk follows a route around Ham and Richmond Park. the riverside. Includes a coffee stop. When: 2nd Monday of the month, 10.30am When: 1st Monday of the month, 10.30am Duration: 1.5 hours Duration: 1 - 1.5 hours Grade: Grade: Tesco Express, Ashburnham Road, TW10 7NR. White Cross Hotel, Water Lane, TW9 1TH. Finishes at Starting point: the Boater’s Inn in Kingston or the Ship Inn in Mortlake. Starting point: Finishes at the Dysart Arms (Petersham Road) TW10 7AA. Bus 33, 490, 969, H22, H37, R68, R70 - George Street Getting there: stop or bus station. Bus route 371 (Mariner Gardens stop). Getting there: Free, on-road parking available. Ashburnham Road Richmond Ham Street Green Ham Close Library Woodville Road H a The Green m C l o Old Palace Lane s e Back Lane King Street George Street Mowbray Road F e r Start Point r y School Friars Lane m o o Red Lion St. r Ashburnham Road Bus Start Point River Thames Station Church Sheridan Hill Street Gdns Water Lane Croft Way Mariner Broughton Avenue Road Corporation Island Lock Road Bridge Street Bushy Park Hampton Court A linear walk through the beautiful setting of Bushy Park to A linear walk from Hampton Court to Bushy Park. Hampton Court. When: 3rd Monday of the month, 10.30am When: 3rd Monday of the month, 12.15pm Duration: 1 - 1.5 hours Duration: 1 - 1.5 hours Grade: Grade: Laurel Road Gate, Bushy Park, TW12 1JH. Starting point: Finishes at the Tiltyard Café, Hampton Court. Tiltyard Café Hampton Court. Finishes at Laurel Starting point: Road Gate, Bushy Park, TW12 1JH. Bus routes R68 and 285 (Oxford Road stop) and Getting there: R70 (Cross Street stop). Free parking available in Getting there: Bus routes 110, 490, H22, 267, 281, R70. Laurel Road. Windsor Road Connaught Road Lion Gate Entrance Albert Rd. Alpha Rd. High Street Start Point King’s Road Entrance Oxford Road Hampton Road The Tiltyard Hampton Hill . l C leaf Bay Laurel Road Hampton Court Start Point Blandford Road Palace River Thames Bushy Park Kew Road Twickenham Road Start Point Kew Road Richmond Underground and Train Stations Portland Terrace Church Road Little Green Richmond Green The Quadrant Health Benefits of Walking Walking is simple, free and one of the easiest ways to increase Crane Park your level of physical activity. Joining one of our walks gives you A walk beside River Crane through Crane Park via a nature reserve. the chance to explore the outdoors, get to know your local area and meet new groups. When: 4th Monday of the month, 10.30am Walking: Duration: 1.5 hours • Helps your heart and lungs work better Grade: • Lowers your blood pressure Starting point: North west corner of Twickenham Green., TW2 5QA. • Keeps your weight down Bus 110, 490, H22, 267, 281 and R70. Free parking • Lightens your mood Getting there: available in some nearby roads including Mereway and • Keeps your joints, muscles and bones strong Gravel Road. • Increases ‘good’ cholesterol Walking regularly reduces the risk of a number of diseases and Colne Road Albion Road Andover Road medical conditions such as… Start Point • Heart disease Meadway The Green • Type 2 diabetes Staines Road Chestnut Road • Depression First Cross Road Twickenham Green The Green • Osteoporosis Second Cross Road Third Cross Road • Certain cancers Pope’s Avenue ...and it can also help you manage your illness and reduce the recurrence of disease. School Hampton Road About Health Walks in Richmond Borough • These short, easy walks are led by trained volunteers • There is a walk for everyone • They are free • They offer a safe, social atmosphere • You can walk at your own pace • For longer walks visit ramblers.org.uk With Richmond Health Walks, your local Walking for Health scheme, you can take part in a free short walk nearby to help you get active and stay active at a pace that works for you. www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/richmond Richmond CVS is a company limited by Guarantee No. 3730089 and Registered Charity No. 1075259 The Richmond Health walks are managed by Richmond CVS, and funded by the Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust as part of the Livewell Richmond services. Richmond CVS is the infrastructure support body for the hundreds of organisations that make up the voluntary and Version August 2014 August Version community sector in our Borough. www.richmondcvs.org.uk.