Hogsmill Valley Walk
One of the more picturesque natural features of the Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames is the Hogsmill River, which winds along the Hogsmill Valley until it reaches the Thames in Kingston Town. The Hogsmill River itself is a chalk stream that forms in the North Downs. It then rises to ground level from springs in Ewell before joining the Thames in Kingston.
HAG members Questionnaire
Are you a member of the Hogsmill Action Group? If you are then please spare a few minutes by filling in the HAG questionnaire, this will help us tailor the activities around your preferences. You will find a link to this questionnaire at the bottom of this page.
Did you know?
Hogsmill River tributaries within the Royal Borough include the Bonesgate Stream, which links the Hogsmill River to open agricultural land in the south of the Borough, and the tributary known locally as Tolworth Brook, which links the Hogsmill River through the Berrylands area to the new Millennium Green and Alexandra Park.
Where does the Hogsmill Valley Walk go?
The Hogsmill Valley Walk was created to help local (and not-so-local) residents in their appreciation and enjoyment of the Hogsmill Valley. Following the Hogsmill River and then the Bonesgate Stream in the South of the Borough the Hogsmill Valley Walk takes walkers through a mix of urban countryside, wide grassy paths and open fields. And so that you don’t get lost along the way we’ve put together a couple of handy guides:
Hogsmill Valley Walk Strategy
Future development and management of the Hogsmill Valley Walk is covered by the Hogsmill Valley Walk Strategy, which was adopted by the Council in 2002 and revised in 2006. The Strategy sets out our goals for the future of the Hogsmill Valley Walk within the Royal Borough of Kingston.
Hogsmill news
We’re working hard to improve the Hogsmill Valley Walk and keep the local environment clean and healthy! Find out what’s new and improved on the Hogsmill News page! Also on this page you’ll find the Hogsmill Newsletter, giving you information on events and improvements to the Hogsmill Valley Walk and Hogsmill River.
Help your Hogsmill!
Local community groups, schools, businesses and residents all have an important role to play in helping us look after our environment. One way you can help is by joining or forming your own Hogsmill Action Group (HAG)! The HAGs have already had great success in caring for the Hogsmill River, however we’d love to have your help too! If you would like to help out, form a HAG in your area or just find out more about HAG activities, please see Hogsmill Action Groups.
Who do I contact?
If you would like find out more about the Hogsmill Valley Walk or any other information please contact us:
Environmental Services
Guildhall 2
High Street
KIngston upon Thames
KT1 1EU
Telephone: 020 8547 5347
Email at environment@rbk.kingston.gov.uk