A sunset captured at Richmond Park, London, UK

Richmond Park Photowalk

A sunset captured at Richmond Park, London, UK
November 27, 2022photo story3 min read

Richmond Park is one of my favourite places in London. And it’s funny when you think about it because when you’re there, you feel like you’re actually far away from the big city.

I love wandering through its woods and meadows, observing nature. Every time there is something new to discover and notice.

When you arrive there, you notice the vast space of the park. In fact, Richmond Park is the 2nd largest urban-walled park in Britain, with the area covering close to 1000 hectares.

A view from Richmond Park, London, UK
A view from Richmond Park, London, UK

I started my walk on the northeast side, from the parking by Colucci Roehampton Gate Café. From there, I just headed towards the middle, with no particular plan.

It was late afternoon the sun was still above the horizon, covered by clouds shaped in rippled patterns.

A view from Richmond Park, London, UK
A view from Richmond Park, London, UK

In the woods

The middle of November was still the perfect time to experience some lovely fall colours. As I stumbled into a small forest, I felt like entering another world.

The forest floor was covered with golden-brown leaves that rustled pleasantly with each step.

A view from Richmond Park, London, UK
A view from Richmond Park, London, UK

The golden rays of the sun pierced through the tree canopy creating a stunning atmosphere of the surrounding place. I was strolling, observing the details of the forest.

A view from Richmond Park, London, UK
A view from Richmond Park, London, UK

An intriguing texture of an old tree’s bark.

A view from Richmond Park, London, UK
A view from Richmond Park, London, UK

Tiny mushrooms snugged to the base of a stump.

A view from Richmond Park, London, UK
A view from Richmond Park, London, UK

A twisted shape of exposed roots.

A view from Richmond Park, London, UK
A view from Richmond Park, London, UK

Tiny squirrel foraging in the fallen leaves and cautiously watching my movements.

A view from Richmond Park, London, UK
A view from Richmond Park, London, UK

I wanted to stay there. It was a peaceful and beautiful place. But the sun was moving, and its light invited me to continue walking, highlighting the path in front.

A view from Richmond Park, London, UK
A view from Richmond Park, London, UK

Red Deer

A few minutes later, after I left the wood, I encountered a group of red deer stags gazing in the meadow near the path.

A red deer spotted in Richmond Park, London, UK
A red deer spotted in Richmond Park, London, UK

The light was excellent, and I spent a few good moments taking photos and admiring the animals.

A red deer spotted in Richmond Park, London, UK
A red deer spotted in Richmond Park, London, UK
A red deer spotted in Richmond Park, London, UK
A red deer spotted in Richmond Park, London, UK

Birds

I continued my walk toward Pen Pods, located in the centre. The sun was getting lower and lower in the sky the details of the landscape started to disappear in the gentle haze rising from the meadows.

A view from Richmond Park, London, UK
A view from Richmond Park, London, UK

I watched a group of crows sitting on a wooden fence and curiously observed me.

They seemed unbothered by the nearby people, although they rose into the air for a few minutes when someone passed close. After a while, they returned to their previous place.

A view from Richmond Park, London, UK
A view from Richmond Park, London, UK

At the same place, I also spotted a larger flock of other birds moving from place to place in a spectacular way.

A view from Richmond Park, London, UK
A view from Richmond Park, London, UK

Sunset

I arrived by the ponds just in time for the sunset, and it was such a delightful experience.

A view from Richmond Park, London, UK
A view from Richmond Park, London, UK

I moved closer to the water admiring the golden reflections of the sun on the pond.

A view from Richmond Park, London, UK
A view from Richmond Park, London, UK

Over time the golden colours darkened, giving way to delicate shades of purple.

A view from Richmond Park, London, UK
A view from Richmond Park, London, UK

The light spectacle was over, and it was time to head home.

A view from Richmond Park, London, UK
A view from Richmond Park, London, UK

On the way back, just before the dusk grey covered everything, I took a last view of the beautiful symmetry created by the water reflection of the clouds.

A view from Richmond Park, London, UK
A view from Richmond Park, London, UK

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