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Teddington Lock – View of Richmond Bridge loop from Esher

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Teddington Lock – View of Richmond Bridge loop from Esher

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4.5

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Teddington Lock – View of Richmond Bridge loop from Esher

02:10

33.2km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 22.0 km for 207 m

After 25.0 km for 126 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.60 km

Thames Path: Kingston to Hampton Court

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This riverside gravel path is definitely the best way to get from Kingston to Hampton Court. The gravel is very hard-packed and can be done on a road bike.

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11.6 km

Teddington Lock

Highlight • Historical Site

The river pathway from Kew Bridge to Richmond is unmetalled and can be rough and muddy in wet weather. Also, strictly speaking, cycling is not permitted, although everybody does it. …

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12.0 km

Teddington Obelisk

Highlight • Monument

Marks the boundary of the Port of London Authority’s responsibility for the Thames.

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14.3 km

Ham House

Highlight • Historical Site

A gift from the king
Originally built in 1610, Ham House is the creation of an enterprising courtier, William Murray, and his tenacious daughter Elizabeth.

As a boy, William was …

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15.1 km

Beach

16.4 km

Totally recommended. You can cycle for miles or walk along this wonderful towpath lined with river boats and grand houses. Many old pubs and restaurants before it turns into a green and leafy riverside path.

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17.1 km

View of Richmond Bridge

Highlight • River

Richmond Bridge is an 18th-century bridge joining Richmond to Twickenham. It is the oldest surviving crossing on the River Thames in London. It provides the centrepiece of many a good …

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29.4 km

Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

Hampton Court Palace is a historic royal residence that was built by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey in the early 16th century. The palace became one of King Henry VIII's primary residences …

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33.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

5.32 km

2.85 km

2.51 km

1.54 km

254 m

241 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

7.95 km

4.28 km

1.10 km

621 m

202 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 2 June

18°C

12°C

98 %

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Teddington Lock – View of Richmond Bridge loop from Esher

Thames Path: Kingston to Hampton Court

Teddington Lock

Teddington Obelisk

Ham House

View of Richmond Bridge

View of Richmond Bridge

Hampton Court Palace Gardens

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