Spring walking route through Bushy Park
Take a seasonal stroll through the distinctive landscapes and historic woodland of Bushy Park.
With bright new growth appearing around ponds, avenues and wide stretches of grassland, spring brings a gentle shift to Bushy Park. This seasonal walk weaves through open landscapes, historic water features and quieter wooded areas, with each stop shown on the map below alongside information on gates, toilets and cafés.
Route information
While the full route is shown on the map below, the key points are also listed here for your convenience. You can begin at whichever stop is closest to where you enter the park, and you can take the circuit in either direction at your own pace.
- Hampton Court Gate: the grand entrance on to Chestnut Avenue, leading straight into wide, open parkland
- Diana Fountain: a dramatic bronze statue rising from its broad water basin, acting as a focal point of the park
- Waterhouse Woodland Gardens: a peaceful mix of streams, ponds and shaded paths, especially atmospheric at this time of year
- Canadian totem pole: a distinctive carved landmark gifted to the park, standing tall among the surrounding trees
- Upper Lodge Water Gardens: a restored series of pools and channels where water, planting and architecture come together
- Admiralty Research Laboratory memorial: a quiet reminder of the park’s scientific past, set beside open grassland
- Pheasantry Café: a welcoming halfway point for refreshments, tucked beside gardens and woodland
- USAAF memorial: a simple, reflective space honouring American airmen stationed nearby during the Second World War
- Eisenhower memorial: a stone marker commemorating General Eisenhower’s wartime headquarters in the park
- Leg of Mutton Pond and Heron Pond: twin stretches of water that attract birds and offer calm views across the surrounding landscape.
| Distance | Duration | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 5.88 miles | 2 hr 24 mins | Some slopes throughout |
This map only shows information relevant to the spring walking route. You can find the full Bushy Park map here.
Some of the sights along the way
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The Diana Fountain shining in the sun -
The Waterhouse Woodland Garden -
White Lodge viewed from the Diana Fountain -
Stepped waterfall in Upper Lodge Water Gardens -
Upper Lodge -
Admiralty Research Laboratory memorial -
Pheasantry Café is located at half-way -
USAAF Memorial -
SHAEF Gate -
Eisenhower memorial -
Leg of Mutton Pond -
Deer in Bushy Park -
Heron Pond in the sunshine -
Diana Car Park kiosk -
All smiles at the Bushy Park Playground
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The Diana Fountain shining in the sun Bushy Park -
The Waterhouse Woodland Garden Bushy Park -
White Lodge viewed from the Diana Fountain Bushy Park -
Stepped waterfall in Upper Lodge Water Gardens Bushy Park -
Upper Lodge Bushy Park -
Admiralty Research Laboratory memorial Richmond Park -
Pheasantry Café is located at half-way Bushy Park -
USAAF Memorial Bushy Park -
SHAEF Gate Bushy Park -
Eisenhower memorial Bushy Park -
Leg of Mutton Pond Bushy Park -
Deer in Bushy Park Bushy Park -
Heron Pond in the sunshine Bushy Park -
Diana Car Park kiosk Bushy Park -
All smiles at the Bushy Park Playground Bushy Park
Seasonal highlights
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Spring Blooms in the Royal Parks
As the days grow longer and the air fills with birdsong, the first blooms of spring begin to emerge in the Royal Parks.
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Top things to do in the Royal Parks this spring
It’s time to turn down your thermostat – spring in London is here and there’s plenty to do and enjoy in the Royal Parks.
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Spring walkthrough: Woodland Gardens in Bushy Park
Take a peaceful tour through Bushy Park's Woodland Gardens in spring, a hidden oasis of azaleas, camellias and bubbling streams.
