National Cycle Network in London
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National Route 1 |
National Route 1 of the National Cycle Network is open in London between Banbury Reservoir and Greenwich as the London Docklands and Lee Valley route - working it's way down the Lea Valley, past the Olympic Park, through Victoria Park and the Isle of Dogs. Crossing the river via the Greenwich Foot Tunnel, cyclists and walkers continue east on the largely traffic-free riverside path past the Thames Barrier to Woolwich and entering Kent at Dartford and continuing to Dover as the Garden of England cycle route.
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National Route 4 |
National Route 4 in London follows the Thames from Hampton Court and offers a combination of the tranquility of Richmond Park with the excitement of central London including the London Eye, Tate Modern and Borough Market. The route joins National Route 1 and National Route 21 at Greenwich. Heading out of London National Route 4 continues to Reading via Windsor as part of the Thames Valley cycle route (Putney Bridge - Oxford).
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National Route 6 |
Starting in Paddington, National Route 6 follows the Grand Union Canal to Alperton and Perivale. The route, which is still in development in places, will extend to link to Northwood Hills and into Hertfordshire. When complete the route will provide a route out of London to Hertfordshire and the Midlands.
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National Route 12 |
This proposed route will link the southern extent of National Route 6 at Hadley Wood on the London border to National Cycle Route 1 at Enfield Island Village and passes through some glorious countryside, such as Trent Park. A feasibility study was completed in 2009 and work is on-going.
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National Route 13 |
Following the north bank of the Thames, National Route 13 contrasts the different sides of London. Starting at Tower Bridge the route is open and runs along past the Royal Docks to Barking Creek and will eventually lead to the wildlife reserve at Rainham marshes and beyond out of London to East Anglia.
Please note: The off-road path between Rainham Station and Coldharbour Lane will not be opened until a signalised crossing under the A13 is implemented. The route to the RSPB Visitor Centre at Rainham Marshes is signed and open from Purfleet Station.
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National Route 20: The Wandle Trail |
National Route 20 in London starts in Wandsworth running through numerous parks and green spaces to Carshalton as the Wandle Trail and is a 12 mile, mainly off road road route that follows the River Wandle through southwest London. The route is perfect for cyclists of all abilities and easily done in short sections, but it should be noted that through Wandsworth Town and Earlsfield town centres the trail joins busy roads, Sustrans is working with the local borough to improve cycle facilities not only in these areas but along the length of Trail.
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National Route 21: The Waterlink Way |
Starting in Greenwich and heading south, National Route 21 starts by following the Waterlink Way, winding its way through south-east London all the way to New Addington. The northern section of the Waterlink Way follows the course of the Ravensbourne River, perfect for cyclists of all ages. Several stations including Lewisham, Catford and Lower Sydenham all lie on the route and offer a perfect start or finish point.
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National Route 61 |
Within London National Route 61 largely follows the Grand Union Canal. The route passes through the Colne Valley providing excellent views of the River Colne and numerous lakes. In its entirety the Colne Valley Regional Park runs from Staines to Rickmansworth and provides the first real taste of countryside at the edge of north west London. Unfortunately, Sustrans signing is not scheduled to be completed until mid 2010, so it's important to take a map if you are intending to walk or cycle the route.