Convenient meeting and departure point at Richmond Underground (and Rail) Station:

Nordic Walking is a fun sport that uses 90% of your skeletal muscles and uses 46% more energy than walking alone with minimal perceived increase in effort. It is good for posture, protects lower limbs and promotes mindfulness and wellbeing.

Instruction:

• 40 mins coaching and instruction to Nordic Walking
• fo1llowing the INWA 10 Step Teaching Method
• opportunity to implement and practice on rest of tour

Highlights:

• Richmond Green and Royal Palace
• Thames Path and Petersham Meadows
• Pembroke Lodge and King Henry's Mound
• White Lodge / Royal Ballet School
• Richmond Hill Viewpoint

Flora and Fauna:

• 630 Red and fallow deer, 11 species of bats foxes, rabbits, voles, and shrews.
• 144+ bird species: birds of prey, ground-nesting birds and waterfowl
• “Royal Oak”, beech, sweet chestnut, horse chestnut, and hawthorn
• Azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias, magnolias and wildflowers

Up to 4 hours/ 8 miles easily varied based on aspirations of the group.

Dedicated guide and leader with mountain leader and outdoor first aid training.

Your safety and enjoyment are out priority.

Bring sturdy shoes, water, raincoat, sunscreen/hat and a good camera/phone