Deer in Richmond Park – Richmond Park loop from Barnes

Deer in Richmond Park – Richmond Park loop from Barnes

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Deer in Richmond Park – Richmond Park loop from Barnes

00:22

8.19km

50m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.00 km

Sheen Gate, Richmond Park

Highlight • Rest Area

North entrance to Richmond Park

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1.06 km

Deer in Richmond Park

Highlight • Natural

Enjoy but don't get too close (they are closer than they appear when looking through your phone). They are wild animals

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1.63 km

Richmond Park is the largest of London’s Royal Parks at 2,360 acres (955 hectares) in size. Historically the hunting grounds, or the reserve of the monarch, the park is now open to the public and is now a marvellous recreation area complete with deer and a wide range of wild birds.

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.

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3.09 km

Pet's Picnic Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Neat little place to stop for coffee and cake, especially at the weekend. Beautiful trails around the ponds themselves nearby. You could walk / run / ride in any direction from here and find a trail. 🤗🤸🏼‍♂️

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3.11 km

Deer in Richmond Park

Highlight • Forest

Richmond Park is a wild and rural landscape just a stone’s throw from central London. The largest of the city’s Royal Parks, Richmond was created by Charles I in the 17th century as a deer park and you can observe herds to this day.

The park has many ancient trees and is home to a number of species of fungi, birds, beetles, bats, grasses, and wildflowers. Richmond Park has many buildings of architectural or historic interest, including the Grade I-listed White Lodge which was formerly a royal residence and is now the Royal Ballet School.

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3.95 km

Richmond Park

Highlight • Forest

Richmond Park is a beautiful green space where wildlife is plentiful.

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5.42 km

Beverley Brook, Richmond Park

Highlight • River

5.91 km

Deer in Richmond Park

Highlight • Forest

Richmond Park is a spectacular deer park and a great place to cycle. A designated nature reserve, you will find hundreds of red and fallow deer roaming freely in the park as well as woodpeckers, squirrels and rabbits.

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.

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