After the Thames Meander Marathon: Richmond Riverside and Richmond Park

The Route: Barnes → Richmond Logistics: A short train ride or walk along the Thames Path; Richmond sits close to the marathon's own turnaround area. Duration: Day trip

Barnes ──(short journey)──> Richmond

Richmond, close to the marathon's own turnaround point near Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts, offers a considerably wider choice of restaurants and hotels than Barnes itself, an easy extension for a slower day.

Richmond Riverside and Richmond Park

Richmond's riverside is lined with pubs and restaurants overlooking the Thames, a pleasant, low-effort spot to sit down after a marathon. Richmond Park, one of London's largest royal parks, offers flat and gently rolling paths suited to a gentle recovery walk, with a genuine chance of spotting the park's resident deer.

Where to eat: Richmond's riverside and town centre both offer a wide range of restaurants, from casual riverside pubs to more formal dining.

Getting Back

Richmond's strong rail and Underground links make onward travel straightforward, whether returning to Barnes or continuing elsewhere.