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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Richmond-upon-Thames and Kingston.
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Richmond-upon-Thames and Kingston.
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 3
Average rating -
Is this route good enough? - Yes (3)
There are currently no problems reported with this route.
Downloads - 10
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| Grade 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles. Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users. |
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Accessibility
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Measurements
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The narrowest part of the path is 81.0cm (1)
The steepest uphill gradient East: no data
The steepest uphill gradient West: no data
The steepest camber: no data
How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)
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Terrain
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15.0% of the route is on roads (1)
There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night
95.0% of the route is paved (1)
5.0% of the route is muddy (1)
10.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)
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Start and end points
Richmond-upon-Thames
Grid Ref
TQ1805975193
Lat / Lon
51.46341° / -0.30190°
Easting / Northing
518,059E / 175,193N
What3Words
unless.frozen.mugs
Kingston
Grid Ref
TQ1824269533
Lat / Lon
51.41250° / -0.30115°
Easting / Northing
518,242E / 169,533N
What3Words
credit.slows.sleep
Rickin One's land is
| Richmond-upon-Thames | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | TQ1805975193 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.46341° / -0.30190° |
| Easting / Northing | 518,059E / 175,193N |
| What3Words | unless.frozen.mugs |
| Kingston | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | TQ1824269533 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.41250° / -0.30115° |
| Easting / Northing | 518,242E / 169,533N |
| What3Words | credit.slows.sleep |
| Green urban | 51.5% |
| Urban | 48.5% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Michael Stone
25 Sep 2021I often walk this section of the river between Richmond and Kingston and this maps it fine. Trains back to Richmond from Kingston run every half an hour.
Byrney
19 Aug 2021You want a long riverside stroll between Richmond and Kingston, then this'll do just fine. This variation will take you across Richmond Green which is a pretty detour that can be worth the effort (there is a variation that takes you down the High Street, which gives you more food / drink options if thats yoru cup of, well, tea). If you need a break on-route then there is Ham House and gardens (National Trust) just off the River in Ham. Between Ham House and Kingston there really isn't much until you get to Kingston although you will pass a YMCA which has a cafe a bit south of the Teddington Locks. Near Kingston there is a great pub in Canbury Gardens. Plenty of benches on the route.
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Jane Taylor
13 Aug 2021This route and Rickin Three (more or less the same route) between Richmond and Kingston is rather long-winded, and unless you really want to walk the whole way along the river I would recommend Rickin Four which cuts the river loop off.
That said I think there is room for a Slow Way along the river, and there are some highlights taking this route that you miss if you go the more direct way - Ham House and Teddington Lock among them.
Between this route and Rickin Three I prefer this one because it crosses Richmond Green and has less traffic.
I found the route accurate enough to follow without mishap, although I felt it could have been a bit sharper at Buccleuch Gardens (Richmond) and Canbury Gardens (Kingston). The riverside path is unlit much of the way and will flood at high tide quite often.
I've awarded 3 stars for because of the indirectness.
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