Nineteen polyramblers met at Hammersmith Station on a cold, dry, misty morning.  After a quick safety briefing we headed towards the river Thames. 

We crossed the river via  Hammersmith Bridge, still undergoing repairs but open to pedestrians and joined the Thames Path to Putney Bridge.

We passed several boat yards that were closed, due to holiday season, so we were able to enjoy the river and some views, mist permitting. We were able to see Fulham Football Ground that has also undergone major refurbishment. 

We crossed Putney Bridge and had a packed lunch at Bishops Park. After a short lunch break we walked in the grounds of Bishops Palace with lovely wood carvings by Andrew Frost. 

The palace has an interesting history and I will be going back in the spring to see the museum and try out the tea shop.

We made our way back to the river, passing Fulham Football supporters. We passed the Blu River Cafe, saw the statue of Capability Brown and passed by Riverside Studios with its photographs of iconic pop stars before returning to Hamersmith Station.

Sunita

[Ed.- The walk was led jointly by Sunita and Jackie  C.]

Photos by Julia, Gillian, Rochelle and Chris