Getting up this morning was a real effort. We both felt about 90 years old as we crawled out of bed with too many aches and pains to deal with. Not a great start to day two and the 10 miles of river walking we had planned.
We weren’t planning on crossing Hammersmith due our plans to walk the southern path to Barnes. But it was a bit disappointing not to be able to just stride out to the middle. We did manage a couple of feet on the bridge ramp though.
Our walk today was so different to yesterday as we spent every minute on leafy riverside paths rather than busier pavements. It was so strange to think we were still in London with fields and wildlife all around. So different.
Another amazing days hike all the way from Putney Bridge to Twickenham Bridge. Our anticipated ten finished up at 13 and a half miles! That’s thirty miles in two days which is not bad for a couple of old JWalkers.
Once again the weather was unbelievably kind to us all day with blue skies and warm temperatures. We’ve been so lucky and even managed a couple of hours in t-shirts. Brilliant day again!
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Well done, The stretch you walked today from Putney is very familiar to me. So pleased you enjoyed it and can now rest your tired feet awhile. Hope your hotel room has a bath to soak away your aching muscles!
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It was a fabulous walk today, so rural and different to yesterday’s city. Loved it all. Jo enjoyed a long bath but unfortunately I’m a bit too big so only the feet got in.
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Looks like a fun adventure! Did y’all have some sort of a walking map to do this? Getting old sucks!
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It’s a great adventure. We just worked out our route and mileage ourselves and just went for it.
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Right on! I may steal your idea next time we are over there š
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Do it for sure Pam. It’s amazing to walk right through so much history and nature. Loving it.
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Aged 19, I was working in Richmond. A distant memory but a lovely green one. š š
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It’s a lovely place. Great to finish today’s long walk there.
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It’s always amazing how many green spaces there are in London. We love walking and exploring when we’re there.
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It’s incredible to walk miles and miles through woodland and countryside in the middle of London. Fabulous.
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Gorgeous! It’s so nice when you get as far as Putney and Richmond isn’t it!? I love that you can be in central London, but it feels like the countryside. š
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Changes so much on the way through and incredible to walk along country paths and through woodland. Not what so many people think of London.
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If you still have time, have a search for the Capital Ring or the Green chain walks around London.
There is a whole giant walk around the outskirts of London, mostly green and quiet like this. We loved hiking along it.
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Seen those walks and they look interesting. Have to note them down for another time though.
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Awesome! I can relate to those aches and pains after our last trip!!!!
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It is pretty awesome. We’ve got a few aches but nothing too serious just minimal stuff after 30 miles walking.
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I know you said the weather was lovely, but you can definitely see the winters setting in. Donāt push yourselves to hard.
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The weather is actually perfect as it hasn’t been too hot, just bright and cool. Very autumnal today. It’s tiring but we’re enjoying every step so far. Not looking great weather for day three though.
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A couple of feet qualifies š That a beautiful stretch of the river and I’ve walked those paths in all seasons…even in the snow from Richmond Lock to Kew. šš You’re right, its so amazing that there is so much countryside right on the doorstep of London….and as for the Thames ā¤ā¤ā¤ that river. Enjoy today, your mileage has been amazing so far. Hope the bones and muscles are a bit happier today
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Such an amazing walk so far and we have had s few minor aches but nothing too serious. The scenery and wildlife is fabulous all along this stretch, walking through woodland and countryside all day so different to day one. Weather looking dodgy for day three unfortunately!
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Oh good, glad to hear not too achey. Yes, it’s a stunning area, I’m a teeny bit jealous š Yeah, the weather in East Sussex is grim today. But I wish you a fab walk and hope the rain holds off. Please send my helloooo to Hampton Court Palace. I used to practically live there at one time, never tired of it….looking forward to your next episode. Are you at all tempted to just continue upstream?
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The weather here is horrendous and we’re going to get drenched as soon as we step outside. Still going for it of course. Hopefully easing off after lunch but won’t be great. Part of the adventure though. Tempted to keep going but booked up with all sorts right through to mid December now so on a schedule.
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Oh that’s a shame, bravo for continuing. Absolutely part of the adventure, if walkers/hikers let rain stop play, we’d seldom get out š holding thumbs it eases off.
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Looks lovely, but another hard slog. Looking forward to reading the next instalment with trepidation to see if today was as wet as expected.
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It was a great day and a tough old walk but we’ll worthwhile.
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Damn you Hammersmith Bridge! I played at Craven Cottage once back when the pitches turned to sand by the end of the season. I’ve never been that tired playing football. A little bit like how you guys must be feeling.
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Hammersmith was a let down but we did walk the end of it I guess. Great experience to play at the Cottage.
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You’re doing very well
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Ha we were surviving better than we expected.
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Enjoyed reading these posts. I used to walk past by the Premier Inn by The Tower of London mentioned in your other post every day on my way to work.
The Hammersmith Bridge closure is a bit of a shame, even though I hear theyāre now finally working on a solution to get it fixed and open it again.
Well done on this little adventure and making the best in these challenging dark days.
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