Easy rides in London
Be free for a day and experience what London has to offer.
What better way to explore London than on foot or by bike. Cycling or walking along part of the National Cycle Network, or another of the city's greenways, taking in beautiful scenery at a leisurely pace. Follow the Thames or traffic-free trails to parks and attractions such as the London Wetland Centre or Maritime Greenwich.
The National Cycle Network has miles of walking and cycling routes and over one-third is completely traffic-free, perfect for all, including families and those new to cycling.
Here are just a few ideas:
- Brockwell Park and Dulwich Park
- Hackney Parks
- Hampton Court to Putney
- Ingrebourne Valley
- Isle of Dogs Ride
- Little Venice to Horsenden Hill
- London Docklands and Lea Valley
- Rainham Marshes
- Roding Valley Way
- Royal Albert Dock to Victoria Park
- Tamsin Trail, Richmond Park
- Thamesmead to Greenwich
- Tower Bridge to Greenwich
- Twickenham to Hampton Wick
- Two Palaces ride - Buckingham Palace to Kensington Palace
- Uxbridge to Rickmansworth
- Wandle Trail - from the Thames to South East London
- Waterlink Way - Cator Park to The Cutty Sark
- West London Thames Ride - Hampton Court to Staines
- Wimbledon to Sutton
Retail maps and guides for the southeast are available from the Sustrans shop. Plus there are 14 free cycle guides covering the whole Greater London area available from Transport for London. Phone 020 7222 1234 or order via the online form.
Watch this space, the London Team are currently putting together more easy ride suggestions.