Meet: 10.00 at Waterloo mainline station, in front of upper platforms 20-24 (unless platform alteration) for 10.22 train to Kew Bridge, 10.32 Clapham Junction arr 10.50 Kew Bridge OR meet there.
Lunch stop: Please, if possible, bring a snack/sandwich for a brief lunch break which will be taken at The Tide Tables cafe, Richmond Riverside, where there is outside seating. Otherwise, there are refreshments available. The cafe also has toilet facilities. Advisable to buy at least a drink so that can use toilets.
Late Lunch/Tea: The King’s Tun, Kingston (Wetherspoons)
Opt out: Walkers can opt out at Richmond if they so wish. There are regular train and tube services back to London stations and beyond.
Distance: Approximately 8.50 level miles following the Thames Path. Could be muddy in parts, following wet weather. On the morning walk from Kew Bridge to Richmond, we will pass near Kew Gardens and Richmond Deer Park. In the afternoon, from Richmond to Kingston, we will pass near Ham House, Eel Pie Island and Teddington Lock. Trains run back from Kingston to London stations about every 15 minutes.
Fare: Oyster/Freedom pass/Travelcard options.
I made enquiries some weeks ago about booking a pub lunch in Richmond. Unfortunately, the feedback I received was that throughout November, due to the Rugby International matches taking place, they were generally heavily booked.