Richmond Park Greater Circular Walk

Richmond Park is a fantastic destination for dogs and earns a 9/10 dog friendly rating on Wildpack Collective. The full Tamsin Trail perimeter loop covers 11.7 km of hard-packed, mostly flat path through grassland, ancient woodland and past scenic spots like Pen Ponds and Pembroke Lodge, making it an enjoyable outing for dogs and owners alike.

Dogs are welcome off lead in most of the park, as long as they stay at least 50 metres away from the deer. However, leads become essential during the deer rut from September to November, and again during the May to July birthing season when fawns can be hidden in the bracken — so it's worth timing your visit with those periods in mind.

The most important thing to be aware of is the deer — around 600 wild red and fallow deer roam freely across the park, and dogs must be kept on lead during the rut (September to November) and the fawning season (May to July). Parking is available at Pembroke Lodge and all seven main park gates on a pay and display basis via RingGo or machine, and you'll find cafes and toilets at Pembroke Lodge, Pen Ponds Cafe, Roehampton Gate and Petersham Gate if you need a mid-walk stop.