West London Thames ride
Go to online mappingFrom - to: Hampton Court to Staines via Shepperton ferry
Type: Mostly traffic-free to Weybridge, a mix of on-road and traffic-free to Staines
Surface: Mixture of tarmac and good quality stone paths
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This delightful route alongside the Thames begins at Kingston station, from which you follow the signs to Hampton Court. Then you are away from the traffic, following a riverside path through the grounds of one of Britain's great historic palaces.
Out of the park, the route continues along the Thames in relative tranquillity as you leave the city further and further behind. You pass Lutyens' Hampton Court Bridge, the houseboats of Tagg's Island, and Hurst Park, a former racecourse. At Shepperton, you can either follow the southerly section of National Route 4 via Chertsey to Staines, or take the Shepperton and Weybridge ferry across the Thames.
Local attractions:
- Hampton Court Palace
- Thorpe Hay Meadow, Staines
- Runnymead, Egham