The ramble started at Petersham Gate, which is quite a long walk from Richmond Station - a mile at least I would say, and mostly uphill. Having not really allowed enough time, I arrived just a couple of minutes before 11 o'clock, when they were due to move off, starting with a walk up the hill of Richmond Park.
It was a rather overcast day, with the possibility of rain, which is actually quite nice for walking provided the rain doesn't actually materialise. Later in the afternoon it was really warm.
We walked right through Richmond Park to the cafe on the other side, where we stopped for lunch. There was quite a range of food, and I had a roll and some soup. They were also doing a good trade in icecreams.
The other walkers, some of whom I had met on previous rambles, were a very friendly crowd, so I spent the time chatting while I walked.
After lunch, we continued the ramble and ended up at Barnes Station. I wanted to do some shopping on the way home, so went up to Rocks Lane and got a bus back to Hammersmith.
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