Richmond, London – Riverside Town on the Thames Path

Riverside paths, parkland, and woodland beside a broad bend of the Thames

Richmond sits on a wide meander of the River Thames in south-west London, directly on the Thames Path. The route follows the river through the town centre and along level riverside paths, linking Richmond with Kew to the east and Twickenham, Teddington, and Kingston to the west. Richmond Park lies immediately south of the town, with additional walking routes across open grassland and woodland.

The settlement spreads between the riverside and higher ground above the valley. Walking along the Thames is largely level on paved or compacted paths, while routes through the park rise gently across grass, gravel, and woodland tracks. Terrain is generally firm and accessible, combining urban streets, parkland, and riverside ground.

Richmond provides shops, cafés, pubs, and places to stay, along with strong public transport connections including National Rail, London Underground, and bus services. This makes it a convenient access point for shorter riverside walks or longer sections of the Thames Path.

From the centre, the Thames Path continues east past Kew toward central London or west through Twickenham toward Teddington Lock and onward to Kingston. Footpaths also lead directly into Richmond Park for circular and cross-park routes.