Richmond Park: The Ultimate Guide! 🌳🦌
🚉 How to Get There 🚇 By Tube + Bus: From Waterloo Station, take the District Line to Richmond Station (~35 mins). Walk 20 mins or hop on bus 371/65 (5-8 mins to park gates). 🚗 By Car: Navigate to Roehampton Gate (most free parking). Note: Some entrances restrict cars on weekends/holidays! 🚴 By Bike: Cycle the car-free Tamsin Trail loop! 👗 What to Wear & Bring 👕 Clothing: Light layers—breezy mornings, sunny afternoons. 👟 Shoes: Sturdy sneakers/hiking boots (terrain varies!). 🎒 Essentials: Water, snacks, sunscreen, bug spray, picnic blanket. 📸 Must-Visit Spots 🌸 Isabella Plantation: A rhododendron wonderland (peak bloom in May!). 🌄 King Henry’s Mound: Framed view of St. Paul’s Cathedral! 🏛️ White Lodge & Thatched House Lodge: Georgian architecture galore. 🦌 Wildlife Encounters • 600+ wild red deer (best spotting: Sept–Nov rutting season at dawn/dusk near Roehampton Gate). Keep 50m distance! • Birds, squirrels, stag beetles—nature’s extras! 🚶♂️ Activities 🥾 Tamsin Trail: 7.2-mile car-free loop (3hrs hike or rent TREK bikes at Roehampton Gate: £10–23/hr). 🏇 Horseback Riding (book ahead!) & Golf. 💡 Pro Tips • Sunrise = Magic: Mist, deer, birdsong—perfect for runners. • Afternoon Bliss: Picnic under ancient oaks with a book. • Hydrate! The park is vast (shade is scarce). #RichmondPark #LondonParks #DeerSpotting #WeekendVibes #UKTravel #NatureTherapy