For the active
If you love long walks, Putney Common is an area of
peace and tranquillity and has 1140 acres of beautiful
countryside split between Wimbledon Common,
Putney Heath and Putney Lower Common.
Veronica Wilson
Putney resident
I love the riverside and being able to go for walks along it.
Get involved.
Tell us what you love.Open spaces
The beautiful Richmond Park (London’s largest Royal Park)
is only a stone’s throw away, and home to 650 roaming
deer. It’s the perfect place to spend a relaxing day exploring
the 2500 acres of landscaped hills, woodlands, ponds and
gardens it has on offer.
Henry Spencer
Putney resident
I love living in Putney, I only have to roll out of bed, walk down the road and I can enjoy watersports on the river every weekend.
Sports
If you love the great outdoors, you’ll love Putney. Whether your sport of choice is rowing or running, there is ample space on the river and acres of running and cycling terrain to enjoy. Why not wind down and relax after a hard day at work, by practicing Ashtanga yoga at YogaBods, which takes place at Putney Methodist Church, or visit The Pilates Room on Upper Richmond Road for a number of pilates classes for all abilities.
There are lots of great gyms and sports centres in Putney and you’ll find a wide range of fitness classes and clubs to choose from.
If you love being active, you may like to join a local gym such as The Token Yard Club on the High Street or Putney Leisure Centre on Upper Richmond Road. There is also a Virgin Active, Fitness First and a little bit further away, Wimbledon Health Club. Close to Putney Bridge is a well known yoga centre, Sivananda.
Make sure you don’t miss your favourite televised sporting events, by heading down to The Whistle & Flute on the High Street. It shows all events and has the bonus of serving a great selection of cask ales and fresh food.
Make the most of treasures hidden within the Commons... There is an 18-hole Golf Course, cricket pitches, 16 miles of land perfect for horse riding and the Richardson Evans Memorial Playing Fields – which cover 48 acres, providing soccer and rugby pitches in winter and facilities for athletics in the summer. Need somewhere to change into your sportswear? There is a large pavilion with 16 changing rooms with showers and toilets.