Walking groups and routes near West London & Thames Valley
Explore routes around West London and the Thames Valley, and find a group to walk with. Check the practical arrangements rather than relying on a route title alone.
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These are route ideas from published sources, not scheduled NextRamble outings. Distances are approximate. Check the original provider’s directions, current access and facilities before using a route, especially if anyone has specific access needs.
Black Park woodland, heath and lake walk
Black Park, Wexham, Buckinghamshire
A short, flat Colne Valley Regional Park circular in Black Park country park through woodland and heathland and around the lake, on good gravel paths.
3.6 km / 2.2 milesCircular route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Gates or kissing gates
- Stile-free route, checked
- Hills and effort
- Mostly level
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Café
- Car parking
- Bus stop near the start
View the provider’s route for Black Park woodland, heath and lake walk, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No closure shown on the walks page. Car park charges apply. Filming can cause temporary detours. Seasonal cattle on the heath.
Route facts from the Colne Valley Regional Park walk leaflet and walks page.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
Denham woodlands and Misbourne Valley walk
Denham, Buckinghamshire
A longer Colne Valley Regional Park circular from Northmoor Hill Wood through ancient Denham woodland and the Misbourne Valley, with some steep slopes and a section beside the M25 and A412.
8.4 km / 5.2 milesCircular route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Muddy or soft ground
- Boardwalks or wooden bridges
- Steps
- Gates or kissing gates
- Road walking or road crossings
- Stile-free route, checked
- Hills and effort
- Steep climbs
- Facilities and rest stops
- Car parking
- Bus stop near the start
- Rail station near the start
View the provider’s route for Denham woodlands and Misbourne Valley walk, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No closure shown for this walk on the Colne Valley walks page (other walks nearby are closed for HS2). HS2 works are near the area; recheck before a group walk.
Route facts from the Colne Valley Regional Park walk leaflet and walks page.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
Egham to Runnymede countryside circular
Egham and Runnymede, Surrey
A National Trust circular from Egham station across the Runnymede meadows beside the Thames, passing the Magna Carta memorials and Langham Pond, with a boardwalk through reedbeds and cattle-grazed meadow.
5.9 km / 3.7 milesAbout 120 minutesCircular route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Muddy or soft ground
- Uneven ground or tree roots
- Boardwalks or wooden bridges
- Steps
- Stiles
- Gates or kissing gates
- Hills and effort
- Not checked yet
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Accessible toilets
- Café
- Picnic area
- Car parking
- Bus stop near the start
- Rail station near the start
View the provider’s route for Egham to Runnymede countryside circular, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No closure listed on the National Trust trail page. Meadows can be waterlogged after rain. Not wheelchair suitable.
Route facts from the National Trust Runnymede trail page.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
Harmondsworth Moor circular
Harmondsworth, London Borough of Hillingdon
A short Colne Valley Regional Park circular from Harmondsworth village onto the restored parkland of Harmondsworth Moor, using boardwalks and footbridges close to Heathrow.
3.6 km / 2.2 milesCircular route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Muddy or soft ground
- Boardwalks or wooden bridges
- Stiles
- Gates or kissing gates
- Hills and effort
- Gentle hills
- Facilities and rest stops
- Pub
- Bus stop near the start
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No closure shown for this walk on the Colne Valley walks page. Winter mud.
Route facts from the Colne Valley Regional Park walk leaflet and walks page.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
Historic views of Ham House circular
Ham and Petersham, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
A National Trust circular from Ham House climbing into Richmond Park for the view from Richmond Hill, returning by the Terrace Gardens, Petersham Meadows and the Thames Path.
4.8 km / 3 milesAbout 60 minutesCircular route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Grass or field paths
- Gates or kissing gates
- Hills and effort
- Steep climbs
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Café
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No closure on the National Trust page. A temporary 2026 towpath closure at Teddington Lock is upstream of this route. Tidal flooding not checked.
Route facts from the National Trust Ham House walk page.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
Richmond station to Ham House scenic walk
Richmond and Petersham, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
A linear National Trust walk from Richmond station along the riverside, up Richmond Hill to the view and down across Petersham Meadows and Petersham Avenue to Ham House.
4.6 km / 2.9 milesLinear route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Paved or tarmac paths
- Steps
- Gates or kissing gates
- Narrow paths
- Road walking or road crossings
- Hills and effort
- Steep climbs
- Steep descents
- Facilities and rest stops
- Car parking
- Bus stop near the start
- Rail station near the start
View the provider’s route for Richmond station to Ham House scenic walk, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No closure on the National Trust page. The 2026 Teddington Lock towpath closure is outside this route.
Route facts from the National Trust Ham House walk page.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
Staines Moor walk from Lammas Park
Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey
A Colne Valley Regional Park circular from Lammas Park in Staines, taking in Thames views, the old town, the common land of Staines Moor, Lammas Lakes and an old railway embankment.
5.6 km / 3.5 milesCircular route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Muddy or soft ground
- Steps
- Stiles
- Gates or kissing gates
- Hills and effort
- Gentle hills
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Café
- Pub
- Car parking
- Bus stop near the start
- Rail station near the start
View the provider’s route for Staines Moor walk from Lammas Park, opens a new tabSources and what to check
Leaflet shows a level-crossing diversion. Walks page warns that Staines Moor entrances can flood. Thames Path footbridge near Staines reported closed until 2027. Leaflet date of 2021 means the diversion status needs rechecking.
Route facts from the Colne Valley Regional Park walk leaflet and walks page.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
Wraysbury and Ankerwycke circular
Wraysbury, Berkshire
A flat Colne Valley Regional Park circular from Wraysbury village along the Colne Brook and Wraysbury lakes to the National Trust Ankerwycke estate and back through the village.
7.2 km / 4.5 milesCircular route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Muddy or soft ground
- Steps
- Stiles
- Gates or kissing gates
- Hills and effort
- Mostly level
- Facilities and rest stops
- Café
- Pub
- Car parking
- Bus stop near the start
- Rail station near the start
View the provider’s route for Wraysbury and Ankerwycke circular, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No closure shown for this walk on the Colne Valley walks page. Winter mud. Railway crossings by stile.
Route facts from the Colne Valley Regional Park walk leaflet and walks page.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
How do you turn an idea into a group walk?
- Find a group, or create one for people you already know.
- Start a vote and choose from the researched route ideas, reuse a previous route or suggest your own.
- Check the details, add your date and meeting point, then let the group compare and vote.
The route, current conditions and each walker’s requirements need checking by the organisers. A facility label is useful information, rather than a guarantee that a route suits everyone.
New to walking with a group?
Can I look for walking groups near me?
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Do I need an existing walking group?
No. Look for a group in your area, or bring friends and neighbours together in a new one. NextRamble helps you compare ideas and vote on your next walk, alongside the conversations you already have elsewhere.
Are there gentle walks as well as longer rambles?
Look at distance, terrain, hills and facilities together. A short route can still have steps or uneven ground. Ask the organisers about anything you need to know before agreeing to join a walk.