Nordic Walking Tour of Richmond

Points forts

Itinéraire

1. 1

   Meander along the banks of the Thames

   15 minutes•Entrée libre

2. 2

   The Old Deer Park is a historic, 148-acre crown estate park in Richmond, southwest London, that serves as a major hub for sport, relaxation, and history.

   Situated next to the River Thames, it offers vast open lawns and connects directly to the historical King's Observatory.

   10 minutes•Entrée libre

3. 3

   Enjoy a 45 minute introduction to Nordic Walking on the green, following the INWA 10-step method, under the supervision of a qualified instructor.

   Nordic Walking is a fun sport that uses 90% of your skeletal muscles and uses 46% more energy than walking alone with minimal perceived increase in effort. It is good for posture, protects lower limbs and promotes mindfulness and wellbeing

   45 minutes•Entrée libre

4. 4

   Petersham Meadows

   Petersham Meadows is a famous 24-acre historic water meadow located alongside the River Thames in Richmond, London, famed for its pastoral beauty and grazing cattle and managed by the National Trust.

   10 minutes•Entrée libre

5. 5

   Richmond Park is London's largest of eight Royal Parks, spanning 2,500 acres, and is a designated National Nature Reserve famous for its free-roaming herds of red and fallow deer. Entry to the park is completely free of charge.

   It boasts: 630 Red and fallow deer; 11 species of bats foxes, rabbits, voles & shrews; 144+ bird species: birds of prey, ground-nesting birds & waterfowl; plus the Royal Oak, beech, sweet chestnut, horse chestnut & hawthorn trees.

   20 minutes•Entrée libre

6. 6

   Scenery

   10 minutes•Entrée libre

7. 7

   White Lodge is a historic Grade I listed Georgian house located deep within the centre of Richmond Park.

   Originally built between 1727 and 1730 as a royal hunting lodge for King George II, the building today serves as the permanent home of The Royal Ballet Lower School, instructing elite young dancers aged 11 to 16.

   10 minutes•Entrée libre

8. 8

   An amazing (protected) view all the way to St. Paul’s Cathedral

   10 minutes•Entrée libre

9. 9

   Greenery

   10 minutes•Entrée libre

Point de rendez-vous

We meet at the front of the station outside the main exit

La carte montre Londres. Le point de rendez-vous exact est l'adresse ci-dessus.Ouvrir une carte plus grande

Prise en charge

• Rendez-vous au point de départ pour tous

À savoir avant de partir

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Annulation et remboursement

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• Annulé et intégralement remboursé si la météo l'exige
• Annulé et intégralement remboursé si trop peu de participants