Leisure rides around London

These pages have ideas for leisure rides around London that can be enjoyed for both the journey and the many things to do on the way, including riverside routes and rides through London's parks and along canals.

If you'd like to join an organised ride, our rides and events section has lots of upcoming bike rides which range from family days out to long distance road trips, as well as sponsored charity rides in the UK and overseas. See 'what's on' for more details.


Preparation

Preparing for your ride
Advice on preparing for your ride including making sure your bike is up to it and what to take with you

Old Father Thames

Old Father Thames
The paths along the Thames are ideal car-free cycle routes. Here are some ideas for riverside rides

Canals and the Lee Valley

Canals and the Lee Valley
Cycling along the city's canals and smaller rivers can ensure a car-free ride alongside historic parts of London

London's parks

London's parks
There are cycle paths in many of the parks in London which allow you to travel traffic free

Finsbury Park to Alexandra Palace

Finsbury Park to Alexandra Palace
Between Finsbury Park and Alexandra Palace you can ride along the Parkland Walk, a disused railway line

Streatham to Clapham Junction

Streatham to Clapham Junction and more
There are many routes around south London which go through parks, commons and quiet roads

Wandle Trail

The Wandle Trail
The Wandle Trail is a mostly off-road Sustrans route reaching from Croydon to the Thames

CYCLING… GOOD FOR YOU, GOOD FOR LONDON!