National Cycle Network in London
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National Route 1 |
National Route 1 enters London just south of Waltham Abbey close to Gunpowder Park and closely follows the Lee Valley, passing close to the Olympic Park and then linking south to the Greenwich Foot Tunnel via Victoria Park and Mile End Park.
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 then enter Kent at Dartford, with the route 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).
For more detail on the route between Tower Bridge and Greenwich click here
For more detail on the route between Hampton Court and Putney click here
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National Route 6 |
National Route 6 is currently signed between Paddington and Greenford along the Grand Union Canal towpath. It is hoped that one day the route will link with NCN4 through central London and works are progressing to link to NCN6 beyond London continuing along the Grand Union Canal via Hayes and West Drayton. When complete the route will provide a route will link to Hertfordshire, the Midlands and one to the Lake District.
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National Route 12 |
National Route 12 is currently proposed through London. The route is planned to link NCN1 via Enfield Lock, Enfield Wash, Forty Hill and Clay Hill to Hadley Wood where it would link with the existing route outside London. Beyond London the route links to Stevenage, Peterborough and Skegness.
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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. The off-road path between Rainham Station and Coldharbour Lane is now opened with a signalised crossing under the A13. 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, there is currently no Sustrans signing of this route so it's important to take a map if you are intending to walk or cycle the route.