Deer in Richmond Park – View from Richmond Hill loop from North Sheen
Deer in Richmond Park – View from Richmond Hill loop from North Sheen
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Deer in Richmond Park – View from Richmond Hill loop from North Sheen
01:11
17.2km
140m
Cycling
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 14, 2026
Tips
Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route
After 1.27 km for 91 m
After 1.73 km for 95 m
After 12.5 km for 165 m
After 14.2 km for 270 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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2.77 km
View of Central London from Richmond Park
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
4.26 km
Sheen Cross, Richmond Park
Highlight • Trail
Here at Sheen Cross, you are at the main intersection of roads and trails within the park. There are wide open spaces with good views, trees, and the deer abound the area here. The traffic will be light as access to Richmond Park is limited.
Tip by
4.44 km
Deer at Sawyer's Hill, Richmond Park
Highlight • Natural
Tip by
5.36 km
Deer in Richmond Park
Highlight • Forest
Charles I originally created the park in the 17th century to use as a hunting grounds. Today, it's a popular escape where you will find a golf course, sports facilities, cafes, and wonderful nature.
Tip by
7.38 km
Robin Hood Gate, Richmond Park
Highlight • Settlement
Tip by
8.40 km
Broomfield Hill, Richmond Park
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
12.6 km
View of the Surrey and Hampshire Countryside from Richmond Park
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
14.1 km
View from Richmond Hill
Highlight • River
In 1625 Charles I brought his court to Richmond Palace to escape an outbreak of plague in London and turned the area on the hill above Richmond into a park for the hunting of red and fallow deer. It was originally referred to as the king's "New Park" to distinguish it from the existing park in Richmond, which is now known as Old Deer Park. In 1637 he appointed Jerome Weston, 2nd Earl of Portland as keeper of the new park for life, with a fee of 12 (old) pence a day, pasture for four horses, and the use of the brushwood – later holders of that office were known as "Ranger". Charles's decision, also in 1637, to enclose the land was not popular with the local residents, but he did allow pedestrians the right of way. To this day the walls remain, although they have been partially rebuilt and reinforced. Following Charles I's execution, custodianship of the park passed to the Corporation of the City of London. It was returned to the restored monarch, Charles II, on his return to London in 1660.
Photo: @Christine O'Connell
Tip by
17.2 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.70 km
4.11 km
3.70 km
1.21 km
1.14 km
314 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
10.5 km
3.78 km
2.10 km
492 m
386 m
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