Richmond Park

If one wants to do a lengthy - but not crazily lengthy - walk of part of this very large Park, then try starting at the Gate which is at the Bottom of Kingston Hill, where the A3, south of West Hill, becomes two lanes..and head for the Roehampton Gate.

Alternatively, there is another entry Gate, at the other end of Kingston Hill, nearer Kingston itself.

Although, colder in temperature, the Park was fairly busy with teenagers, families and dog walkers.

Myself and two colleagues were approached by a bunch of teenage boys wanting my Italian colleague’s autograph (because they thought she was the González actress in ‘Baby Driver.’ This was news to me. Ruddy awful film as well).

I did manage to con the teenagers in to getting my male colleague’s autograph, by saying he’d played Salacious Crumb in Star Wars. They believed it, not knowing the character. They do look alike though.

A myriad of deer, were roaming, hither and thither, in this ‘sector’ of the Park. Pleasant to see. A few cyclists and joggers were also lurking, but they appeared to be on their best behaviour.

There are many ways to gain access to Richmond Park, we came via East Sheene common which is a heavily wooded area and a destination in itself.

Richmond Park is London's largest park, you can drive there & park, cycle there, take a bus or go by underground although it's a bit of a walk from the station. There are wooded areas, grassland, lakes and lot's of deer although they are not so easy to spot as they blend in with the vegetation.
There are one or two food establishments, not many, probably best to bring your own food & water and be safe.
Very easy to spend the whole day there.

This amazing green area is even better now that cars and bicycles have been banned (except for NHS workers) and what a difference it has made. It is so quiet that you can hear a multitude of birdsong, woodpeckers and others.

It is a bigger joy to walk through here - even dodging selfish joggers that still believe that the roads and paths belong to them. And with headphones on they are totally oblivious to all others.

But, evens, this is wonderful place to visit, even as part of our maximum one hour of exercise a day.

I was so lucky to be staying within walking distance of Richmond Park. It’s a dog walkers paradise with many dogs of all shapes and sizes. It was a very pleasant surprise to note how well socialised and well behaved British dogs are in public. You are also likely to see horses being ridden through the park and occasional deer. Children will be delighted by the number of busy squirrels they will see in the park. Although it was winter at the time, and very damp and muddy on many of the paths, the park was still very well used with people walking, jogging , cycling etc. It’s very peaceful and well worth taking your time to wander through this lovely natural park.

There are only few places in London city area where you can find the right combination/balance of nature, wildlife, peace, overall quality of life and Richmond tops that list.

This massive green land is more than just a picnic spot, it's actually a place of scientific research and conservation. It belonged only to the Royals before they decided to let us commoners run wild in their hunting ground. And apart from few roads here and there, the park hasn't changed much and looks pretty much the same as it did in olden times.

Not sure if the locals really appreciate it enough but it's simply a blessing to have this kind of protected nature reserve within city limits for de cluttering our tired brains. Walking and spending time aside, even a thought of this park makes me feel better. Which is why it will always be my happy place.

From Richmond station we took the 371 bus to petersham gate. The journey took us approximately twenty minutes. Stunningly beautiful park with spectacular views from the top. Walking up the hill can be difficult if you have mobility problems otherwise great muscle workout. There are toilets as you enter the park and others are located in Isabella plantations.
Lots of wildlife in the park including deers, owls and numerous butterflies. Great day out for picnics, long walks or enjoy the wildlife.

Richmond Park an absolute nightmare on a sunny weekend with groups of arrogant and aggressive cyclists, speeding, tailgating cars, and riding two abreast. There doesn't seem to be any control of cyclists whereas there is with cars who have to abide by the speed limit of 20mph. It is amazing that nothing has been done about the cycling issue here and it is getting worse.

Away from the roads the park is fine and enjoyable.

The behaviour of the cyclists completely ruin this park. They ride on the road 3 wide. Some are slow which you go to try to overtake but you are prevented by Lance Armstrong impersonators who think they are riding in the Tour de France. Lance then gets upset as you have tried to overtake the 3 wide cyclists and slowed down his time trial in the process! This happened 3x when driving from one car park to the other. The irony of it all is that a lot of the cyclists put their bikes on their cars to go home. I wonder if they were as patient with cyclists then? Would not recommend walking your dog here. Or even just walking around the park. You almost need wing mirrors to see all the runners and cyclists who use the path aswell as the road.

My daughter recently moved to Richmond so we popped down to see her a few weekends ago and end up walking in Richmond Park OMG what a lovely place strolled for ages saw the wild deer.
A truly amazing place and free. Winner winner chicken dinner served in the Roe buck real ale well worth a visit,

I visited Richmond park for the afternoon in October. I loved it so much that I returned on 1st December, staying at a nearby hotel for the night. I have a huge passion for wildlife photography and really wanted to photograph the deer at sunrise. I entered the park at 7am, just before the sun came up. There were cars and cyclists passing by as well as joggers, so I felt safe enough being alone. The park is so beautiful and I highly recommend visiting at sunrise. The views are stunning and the atmosphere is magical. I saw so many deer and stag making their way to the ponds, through a beautiful blanket of mist that covered the ground. A fairy tale dreamy vision I’ll never forget.