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:
Central London
- Hackney Parks
- Isle of Dogs Ride
- Tower Bridge to Greenwich
- Two Palaces ride - Buckingham Palace to Kensington Palace
North London
East London
- Ingrebourne Valley
- Rainham Marshes
- Roding Valley Way
- Royal Albert Dock to Victoria Park
- Thamesmead to Greenwich
South London
- Brockwell Park and Dulwich Park
- Croydon to Petts Wood
- Sidcup Loop
- Southwest London Commons
- Wandle Trail - south west London
- Waterlink Way - south east London
- Wimbledon to Sutton
- National Trust Ham House Loop
West London
- Hampton Court to Putney
- Little Venice to Horsenden Hill
- Osterley Park and the Grand Union Canal
- Tamsin Trail, Richmond Park
- Twickenham to Hampton Wick
- Uxbridge to Rickmansworth
- West London Thames Ride - Hampton Court to Staines
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.
We've added a number of short greenway routes to the online mapping. Just enter your local town centre for more detail.