Tamsin Trail Richmond Park

Start: Pembroke Lodge car park

Finish: Pembroke Lodge car park

Length: - 12 km / 7.5 miles

Weather: Dull but dry

 

I was at a loose-end and decided to do the Tamsin Trail again. I thought I'd got there early-ish but the car park was already filling up and there was a half marathon, charity event. This made the first quarter quite busy, but luckily it calmed down after that.

Tamsin Trail Richmond Park

 

This short section of the trail is a bit too close to the road for liking. I think the previous time I did it, I took an alternative route to avoid it .

Tamsin Trail Richmond Park

 

Heading up past the Kingston Gate car park.

Tamsin Trail Richmond Park

 

My favourite bus stop, even if I have never used it or seen a bus anywhere near it.

Tamsin Trail Richmond Park

 

At the twisty, downhill section heading towards Chohole gate and a well-earned toilet break.

Tamsin Trail Richmond Park

 

Tamsin Trail Richmond Park

 

At the Chohole Gate I was following a bickering couple. They were about 10 meter ahead and going at my pace, so it was hard to overtake them. At this point I therefore made the decision to head-off to Beverley Brook so I wouldn't have to listen to them.

Tamsin Trail Richmond Park

 

Tamsin Trail Richmond Park

 

The Beverley Brook, near to the Roehampton Gate, where I bumped into Juan and Luna. Luna appeared keen for us to stop chatting so she could get back to her walk, she also had half an eye on going for a swim in the brook!

Tamsin Trail Richmond Park

 

Tamsin Trail Richmond Park

 

Tamsin Trail Richmond Park

 

The final stretch between the Sheen Gate and the Richmond Gate.

Tamsin Trail Richmond Park