GPS Cycle and Walking Routescycle iconwalk icon

Bushy Park Walk

4.97 miles (8 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap Bushy Park is a beautiful deer park in Hampton Wick, London. This walk takes you on a tour of the park, starting and finishing very close to Hampton Wick train station. You will pass a series of tranquil ponds before strolling along Cheshunt Avenue to the Diana Fountain. You head through the park towards the Teddington end before returning to the start point along Cobbler's walk. There are plenty of excellent photo opportunities with the many resident deer as they will often let you come quite close.
The walk is also very close to the river Thames and adjacent to the fabulous Hampton Court Park and Gardens if you would like to continue your walk around this lovely area. The Richmond to Kingston River Walk is a also a great option as it starts/finishes on the opposite side of Kingston Bridge. You can visit the pretty Teddington Lock and Canbury Gardens on this route.

Postcode

TW11 0EQ - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Please click here for more information

Bushy Park OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Bushy Park Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

The Pheasantry Cafe is located in the Woodland Gardens area of the park. They have a good range of meals and snacks with indoor and outing seating.
The Prince of Wales Pub is another good option in Hampton Court. It's a nice place to go if the weather is fine. The pub has two outdoor spaces, a walled terrace to the front and a large relaxing beer garden to the rear. You can find it at postcode KT8 9EU for your sat navs.

Dog Walking

The expansive park is a nice place to bring your dog for a walk. There are on lead and off lead area though you will need to keep them under control because of the deer. During the (September - October) and the birthing (May - July) seasons it's advised to keep them on leads at all times and be aware that the deer can be more unpredictable during these times. The Prince of Wales pub mentioned above is very dog friendly and will provide water for your thirsty canine friend.

Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby

Photos

Bushy House, Bushy Park - geograph.org.uk - 362754

Bushy House, Bushy Park. This house, now part of the NPL campus, was started in 1663 and was for a time the home of the Duke of Clarence and Princess Adelaide.

Bushy Park - geograph.org.uk - 151492

The Arethusa 'Diana' Fountain forms the centrepiece to the Chestnut Avenue.

Heron Pond, Bushy Park - geograph.org.uk - 17325

Heron Pond on a glorious day in the summer of 2005

Deer in Bushy Park - geograph.org.uk - 469072

One of the many deer in Bushy Park, grazing near the road between Lion Gate and Diana Fountain. The backs of buildings near Hampton Court Green are also visible.

Bushy Park Map - geograph.org.uk - 1615144

Bushy Park Map in the park. There are many such map boards located around Bushy Park and are of excellent use for orientation.

Longford River in Bushy Park - geograph.org.uk - 373825

This is the Pantile Bridge as seen from the banks of the Longford River

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

Bushy Park.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Download Linked File)

Memory Map Route

Bushy Park.mmo (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold >Download Linked File)