Richmond Park

rob-nikon · 9 Sep 2014

I'm thinking of going to Richmond Park on Friday to have a look about for the Red Deer. I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right area of the park to walk about, it looks like a big place. I'm aware it's a little early for the rut but I have some free time in London so I thought it could be worth a visit. Any help would be very appreciated.

Di Stone · 9 Sep 2014

I normally park in the Sheen gate car park then walk straight out in from the car park heading towards to roadway. Depending on what I then hear/see we'll determine where I head off to next.

Good luck anyway Rob. I'm thinking of heading that way in a couple of weeks time even though it's still early in the season but hey, might get lucky.

Di

brianernie · 9 Sep 2014

rob-nikon said:
I'm thinking of going to Richmond Park on Friday to have a look about for the Red Deer. I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right area of the park to walk about, it looks like a big place. I'm aware it's a little early for the rut but I have some free time in London so I thought it could be worth a visit. Any help would be very appreciated.

Pen pond car park is a good starting point ,even has a coffee stall , usually plenty of deer near by , might even see you over there ,as i'm there most days , trying to get shots of the migratory birds , regards Brian

The W · 9 Sep 2014

I happen to have just raised the same topic over in the deer parks thread in Locations. When I go I want to make sure I'm there early, which means finding somewhere I can park before the official parking opens post-sunrise.

rob-nikon · 9 Sep 2014

Thanks Brian and Di. I'm going to be coming down by train so I was thinking of taking the tube to Richmond and walking from there. Just mapped it and it's 2.5 miles (45 mins) walk to pen park, I think I may need to find out about local buses!

rob-nikon · 9 Sep 2014

Can I also ask where there are good patches of ferns?

WillNicholls · 10 Sep 2014

I don't know if this article will be of any use just published on my website by a photographer who photographs there a lot? How to Photograph the Deer Rut at Richmond Park

brianernie · 10 Sep 2014

rob-nikon said:
Can I also ask where there are good patches of ferns?

pen ponds has plenty of ferns with wheatear stonechat whinchat reed bunting and others

rob-nikon · 10 Sep 2014

brianernie said:
pen ponds has plenty of ferns with wheatear stonechat whinchat reed bunting and others

Thanks Brian, pen ponds looks like it's the middle of the park so I will head for there. Looking at google maps it looks bigger than I expected.

rob-nikon · 10 Sep 2014

WillNicholls said:
I don't know if this article will be of any use just published on my website by a photographer who photographs there a lot? How to Photograph the Deer Rut at Richmond Park

Thanks Will, I had read your website post previously, some good info there.

Di Stone · 24 Sep 2014

brianernie said:
Pen pond car park is a good starting point ,even has a coffee stall , usually plenty of deer near by , might even see you over there ,as i'm there most days , trying to get shots of the migratory birds , regards Brian

Hi Brian

You still been making it to the park lately? I'm heading down on Saturday with a bit of luck and just wondering what might else might be about and if the rut has started to build up. I know it's still fairly early but as I can't get back down that way next until end of October, this weekend is a hope and pray visit.

Di