Richmond Hill - Viewing Point

You're standing at one of those rare London spots where everything just clicks into place. The Thames curves below you in that perfect horseshoe bend, the meadows spread out like someone's actually managed to keep Surrey green, and on a clear day you can genuinely see for miles. It's the kind of view that's been worth protecting since the 18th century—there are actual bylaws stopping developers from ruining it, which says something. Locals bring their mates here when they want to prove London's got proper countryside on its doorstep. The hill itself is lovely for a walk, the pubs at the base are decent, and honestly, it's free, which makes it even better.