{"id":4787,"date":"2025-06-03T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/?p=4787"},"modified":"2025-07-24T09:15:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T08:15:19","slug":"the-5-best-london-cycle-routes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/the-5-best-london-cycle-routes\/","title":{"rendered":"What are London&#8217;s best cycle routes?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Thanks to the Tube, getting to any <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/attractions\/london-attractions\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=london-best-cycling-routes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">London tourist attraction<\/a> is easy. But why bypass so many beautiful streets and iconic structures by travelling underground? Taxis can be admittedly pricey, and public buses can be a little on the crowded side. Thankfully, there\u2019s a healthier, cheaper and more adventurous way to get around &#8211; London cycle routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In London, you can rent a bicycle from one of the 800 docking stations at \u00a31.65 for the first 30 minutes. When your time\u2019s up, you can leave your bike at any docking station in the City. Enjoy the sights of our outstanding capital by riding along hundreds of miles of cycle paths. There&#8217;s even a fantastic <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/tours\/london-tours\/landmarks-and-gems-royal-london-bike-tour\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=london-best-cycling-routes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guided cycling tour<\/a> available! Here\u2019s our pick of the most rewarding London cycle routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are London&#8217;s best cycling routes? At a glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tamsin Trail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The River Thames<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regent&#8217;s Canal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wandle Trail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>St James&#8217;s Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go deer spotting on The Tamsin Trail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/e\/e3\/Richmond_Park_-_London_-_England_-_02102005.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This scenic 7-mile route circles the perimeter of Richmond Park. Along the way, you\u2019ll see the beautiful Isabella Plantation, a 40-acre Victorian woodland garden with displays of colourful seasonal flowers. Nature lovers should also look for royal deer in the park\u2019s meadows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More of a history buff? Take it slow as you pass Pembroke Lodge, a Georgian mansion, and Ham House, a 17<sup>th<\/sup>-century home. The gravel and tarmac circuit is suitable for cyclists of all fitness levels. If you want to work up a sweat, cycle to the hilltop, where you\u2019ll be rewarded with a spectacular view of St Paul\u2019s Cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cycle past London&#8217;s landmarks along the Thames<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/tower-bridge-aerial-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/tower-bridge-aerial-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/tower-bridge-aerial-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/tower-bridge-aerial-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/tower-bridge-aerial.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the City&#8217;s best views are seen from the River Thames. If you don\u2019t fancy a boat ride on the water, ride a bike along the path beside it. This route starts right before Big Ben and follows the Thames to the Royal Botanic Gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll see iconic landmarks such as the Palace of Westminster, the Tate Britain, Fulham Palace, South Bank, the <a href=\"https:\/\/widgets.prioticket.com\/cx8wjhv9\/london-eye\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=london-best-cycling-routes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">London Eye<\/a>, and more. If you ever need ten minutes to catch your breath, refuel and reward all your hard work with a quick pint at a riverside pub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow the meandering Regent\u2019s Canal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pacer-note-images.pacer.cc\/211703794_832470cb-eeda-4830-b45d-3fe181db2497_1555412993.jpg_big.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another waterside cycling route begins next to Regent\u2019s Canal, where Mare Street meets Andrews Road. You\u2019ll head west along Andrews Road and pass the London Canal Museum, Camden, London Zoo and Regent\u2019s Park. After your 8-mile workout, you can treat yourself to a coffee and a cake at a quaint waterside caf\u00e9 in Little Venice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get outside on the Wandle trail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/c\/cd\/River_Wandle_in_Morden_Hall_Park.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If cycling through crowds of pedestrians by the Thames or Regent\u2019s Canal doesn\u2019t appeal, you might prefer the scenic and mostly quiet route through South West London\u2019s green spaces. The Wandle Trail is flat, sign-posted and traffic-free. It&#8217;s also an easy route for any cyclist and one of the prettiest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following National Cycle Route 20 by the River Wandle, you\u2019ll have plenty of chances to stop for pub grub and whipped ice cream. You need to get some energy from somewhere!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cycle along the lake at St James\u2019s Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/e\/e4\/St_James%27s_Park_Lake_%E2%80%93_East_from_the_Blue_Bridge_-_2012-10-06.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/tours\/london-tours\/landmarks-and-gems-royal-london-bike-tour\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=london-best-cycling-routes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cycling tour of London<\/a> wouldn\u2019t be that rewarding without stopping at Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street. As luck would have it, both of those iconic landmarks are just outside of St James\u2019s Park, which has a cycling route that\u2019s shorter and easier than any other on our list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The entire perimeter of St James\u2019s Park is just over a mile long. In addition to the residences of our Prime Minister and Monarch, you\u2019ll have the chance to snap photos of Victoria\u2019s Monument, St James\u2019s Palace and Lancaster House.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more great ways to explore the capital&#8217;s streets, check out our amazing <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/tours\/london-tours\/full-day-tours\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=london-best-cycling-routes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">full-day tours of London<\/a>. You&#8217;ll get to see the very best of what the capital has to offer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s World Bicycle Day! 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