Richmond Trail Run
“Coffee at Kiss the Hippo. Five miles through the park. Pints at The Roebuck with one of the best views in London.”
Jun 14, 2026 · Richmond Park, London
About this trip
Richmond Park in June is exceptional. The Isabella Plantation — a walled woodland garden hidden inside the park — is in full bloom, the deer are out on the grassland, and the trails are as good as anything you'll find within reach of London. We're heading there on a Saturday morning for an easy group trail run.
We'll meet at Kiss the Hippo on Sheen Road at 10am — two minutes from the station — then run from the park entrance. This is a social run — one group, no one gets dropped, nobody's watching a GPS watch. The pace is comfortable throughout and we regroup at every junction.
After the run, we'll head to The Roebuck on Richmond Hill — a proper pub with an outdoor terrace and views across the Thames Valley. One of the finest spots in London, and it's right on the route home. People tend to stay for longer than they planned.
Highlights
- Richmond station (District/Overground/Overground) — right at the start
- ~5.5 miles through the Isabella Plantation and deer grassland
- One group, social pace — no one gets left behind, no GPS watches
- The Roebuck pub: terrace views across the Thames Valley
- Free — just let us know you're coming
Itinerary
Meet the group at Kiss the Hippo on Sheen Road — two minutes from Richmond station. Quick hello over a coffee, then we leave around 10:20 and jog to the park together. About 10 minutes to Sheen Gate, mostly flat — consider it the warm-up.
What's included
- Route guidance from a Jove leader
- WhatsApp group for logistics and day-of updates
Not included
- Tube/train fare to Richmond (~£2–5 from central London)
- Coffee near the station
- Food and drinks at The Roebuck
- Personal kit
Physical requirements
Suitable for all levels. If you can run or jog for 30 minutes without stopping, you'll have no problem. Trail shoes recommended — road shoes are fine on a dry day. There's one gentle climb; the rest is flat to rolling.
Meeting point
Kiss the Hippo, 21 Sheen Road, Richmond TW9 1AD — two minutes from Richmond station. Richmond tube (District/Overground), one stop from Clapham Junction.
A note from Freddie
“Richmond Park is one of those places that surprises you every time. I've run there in every season and June is my favourite — the deer are almost tame, the Isabella Plantation is genuinely beautiful, and The Roebuck afterwards is one of the best pub terraces in London. No pitch, no upsell — just a great Saturday morning. Come along. — Freddie, Founder of Jove Club”
Price per person
FREE
Dates
Jun 14, 2026
Duration
1 day
Location
RICHMOND PARK
Availability
15 places left
FREE
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