How to get here

train

Richmond 1½ miles by footpath, 2 miles by road

road

on south bank of the Thames, west of A307, between Richmond and Kingston; Ham gate exit of Richmond Park, readily accessible from M3, M4 and M25

Parking: free, 400 yards (not National Trust)

Sat-Nav: directs to stables on Ham Street, carry straight on to car park

foot

Thames Path passes main entrance. 1½ miles from Richmond, 3 miles from Kingston

ferry

seasonal foot/bike ferry across River Thames from Twickenham towpath (by Marble Hill House - English Heritage) to Ham House and Garden

bus

TfL371 Richmond to Kingston, alight Ham Street by Royal Oak pub, then ½-mile walk (follow signposts). 65 Ealing Broadway to Kingston, alight Sandpits Road stop on Petersham Road by Ham Polo Ground, ¾-mile walk along historic avenues (both pass Richmond train station and Kingston train station) - 020 7222 1234

underground

District Line Richmond 1½ miles by footpath, 2 miles by road

cycle

NCN4. Ferry access from Twickenham

Sustrans

Map

Grid Ref: 176:TQ172732

Follow a trail to Ham

Why not walk or cycle from the station to Ham and leave the car at home? It's all part of the adventure and escaping from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Walk from Richmond Station

This trail will lead you straight past the cows of Petersham Meadow © David Watson

This trail will lead you straight past the cows of Petersham Meadow

This circular walking trail starts at Richmond Station and stops off at Ham House and Garden en route. It leads you from the urban bustle of Richmond to the rural riverside of Ham.

Kingston circular walk

Deer are a common sight in Richmond Park © Thomas Egan

Deer are a common sight in Richmond Park

The circular route begins at Kingston Station. It leads you along the rural Thames Path, stopping off at Ham House and Garden and through the verdant Richmond Park. This route featured as walk of the week on the Telegraph online.

Cycle from Richmond

A view towards the river from Richmond Hill © Tom Egan

A view towards the river from Richmond Hill

Discover Richmond and Ham on this circular route along the River Thames, through Richmond Park and the historic avenues of Ham. Bring your own bike or hire one at Richmond Station, where the cycle route begins.