Richmond
Richmond sits beside the Thames in southwest London and borders Richmond Park, one of the largest urban parks in the UK. The deer park and riverside towpath make it a popular outdoor escape within the capital.
Taking your dog to Richmond
- Dog walks
- 23
- Nearby towns
- 4
Closest: Kew, 1.9 miles
Bushy Park and Home Park Combined Loop
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
6 mi · Moderate
The Bushy Park and Home Park Combined Loop is a 9.7km moderate dog walk linking two Royal Parks in west London, with a Thames towpath section returning via Kingston. Dogs are welcome off lead in both parks but must be kept on lead along the Thames towpath and near deer.
Cuddington Meadows and Hogsmill River Walk
Cheam, Greater London
3.4 mi · Easy
Cuddington Meadows and Hogsmill River Walk is a 5.5km easy dog walk through a 19-hectare ancient hay meadow nature reserve in Cheam, Sutton, with a Hogsmill River section and dog wading access at the ford crossing. Close control required in the meadow during the growing season from May to July.
Teddington Lock and Bushy Park River Loop
Teddington, Greater London
3.7 mi · Easy
Teddington Lock and Bushy Park River Loop is a 6km easy dog walk combining the north section of Bushy Park with the Thames tidal limit at Teddington Lock, including the lock footbridge crossing to the Surrey bank. Dogs are off lead in most of Bushy Park outside fenced deer areas.
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