Wednesday, 8 June 2022 - HYDE PARK TO PUTNEY BRIDGE - 9.5 miles - Leader: Caroline K

This urban walk takes in the contrasting green spaces of Hyde Park and Holland Park, Brompton Cemetery and Westfield Park en-route to Chelsea Creek waterfront. We then follow the Thames Path westward, crossing the river at Wandsworth Bridge, and again at Fulham Railway Bridge, to finish at Putney Bridge Station. Mainly easy terrain with a few sections of street walking and some steep steps; several drop out points.  
Lunch: At Brompton Cemetery; cafe or picnic.

Walking along the Serpentine, Hyde Park

In Holland Park we pass the Walking Man, a polychrome sculpture by Sean Henry

One of the eleven murals by Mai Wenbiao depicting imaginary Holland Park garden parties

Emmeline Pankhurst headstone with Celtic cross in Brompton Cemetery

Under development: the Gasworks site at Chelsea Creek

A group photo before following the Thames westward

The ‘Colour’ garden at Imperial Wharf, one of three celebrating ‘Touch’, ‘Sight’ and ‘Aroma’.

Taking a break at Brompton Cemetery Cafe

Photos: Caroline K