London

Thames Path Section 3: Putney to Richmond

A greener London Thames walk via Barnes, Chiswick and Kew.

Distance15 km
Ascent100 m
Walking Time3 hr 20 minbefore breaks
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Train Plan

Trains There

Stations
Central London to Putney Bridge
Duration
About 25-35 min by District line
Frequency
Frequent

Trains Back

Stations
Richmond to London Waterloo or central London
Duration
About 20-35 min
Frequency
Frequent

Time Estimate

Estimate based on 15 km and 100 m ascent.

4 hr 20 min
Walking
3 hr 20 min
Breaks
1 hr
Route Total
4 hr 20 min
Whole Trip (incl. trains)
5 hr 15 min
4.8 km/h
1 hr
Sunrise
5:04
Sunset
20:51

Elevation Profile

Low
1 m
High
13 m
0 km15.0 km

Route Overview

The river softens quickly after Putney, with long waterside stretches through Barnes, Hammersmith, Chiswick and Kew before Richmond. Check for any local diversions around bridges before setting out.

Train Notes

Putney Bridge is on the District line. Richmond has District line, Overground and South Western Railway services.

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