The Covid Walks or 'Birds of Berrylands'
Initially, this circular walk should be undertaken anti-clockwise to avoid getting lost. The basic Kingston - Berrylands - New Malden - Kingston, takes an hour unless taking side-options. Begin at VILLIERS ROAD, at the junction with the Fairfield, and walk to LOWER MARSH LANE; en route walk down the riverside along HOGSMILL LANE and see new hedge planting undertaken after a group shifted a ton of rubbish. You can see bats here all through the winter as warmed (treated) sewage effluent, generates a lot of food. There are several birds to look out for, as you reach the quiet dead end at the palisade fence (marking the cemetery): grey wagtails, mallard, coot and moorhen, even cormorants perch in the poplar trees alongside the dump.The 'lucky' may see a kingfisher; they can even be seen outside the Guildhall depending on the time of day. A mouth full of midges assures you are in the right place. grey wagtail From LOWER MARSH LANE, there is an option of walking ...