☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
🅿️Parking on site — 20 car parks within reach
🌤️ Visiting this summer
☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
🅿️Parking on site — 20 car parks within reach
Good to know
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
🚲Bike parking🅿️Parking· Paid
Best for
7 activities
🦅
Bird watching
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
🦉
Wildlife
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
🐶
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — nature reserve
Free
🌲
Forest walks
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
🥾
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: Thames Path
Free
🍂
Seasonal nature
Good match
Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
🚶
Walking
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22 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Thames Path Kew Gardens diverted due to bank collapseWalking route▾
Named route
Capital Ring link to Richmond stationWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Capital Ring Section 07 (alternate)Walking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
LOOP link to Fulwell stationWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Barnes TrailWalking route▾
The 2.3 mile Trail, and the 3 mile Extension, have been designed to show Barnes at its best. The route is circular, so it doesn't matter where you start – just follow the silver 'Barnes Trail' discs set in the ground
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
The Embankmentpublic footpath · 60 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 60 mSurface pavedPath type: footway
🚴
Cycling
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130 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
LCN 33Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 33Local cycle route
LCN 75Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 75Local cycle route
LCN 33Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 33Local cycle route
LCN 33 (spur)Cycling route▾
Named routeRef (33)Local cycle route
LCN 34 linkCycling route▾
Named routeRef (34)Local cycle route
LCN 44Cycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
About this nature reserve
Ham Lands is a 60-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Richmond upon Thames, London. This area includes flood meadows and waterways, attracting a variety of bird species and providing opportunities for walking and nature observation.
