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Ride Level: Easy
Any bike | GPX Route | Traffic-free | Cycle paths & trails | 14 miles | 3 to 4 hours
Discover the wild side of West London on a gentle ride linking parks and commons, past deer and windmills, then back along the riverside.
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Ride Description
Starting from Barnes Station, the route climbs through tree-lined streets to Wimbledon Common, where, frankly, you’re more likely to spot the fully working windmill than a Womble but that said the windmill is impressive and has a decent café attached.
The route crosses the common, take care in Summer, this part can get fairly crowded, walkers, children and dogs – herds of them, before descending to the Beverly Brook.
Crossing this, enter Richmond Park and climb, when you get to the top, turn around and have a Dick Whittington moment, it’s one of the protected views of St Pauls. Descend ‘Dark Hill’ and follow the route past Ham House (always worth a visit) to join the river.
Just before Richmond, the route heads back into the park to re-join the Tasmin Way to the Roehampton Gate. For a longer ride, alternatively, at this point, follow the river towpath to Barnes – this adds about 5 miles.
From Roehampton Gate, the route follows quiet side roads back to Barnes station
Start and End Points
Barnes Station
Ride Details
- Distance: 22 km | 14 miles
- Climb: 200m | 560 ft
- Percentage off-road: 75%
- Trail surface: Compact Gravel
- Technical Grade: Green - Easy, suitable for all riders
Places to Visit
3 miles: Wimbledon Common Windmill
9 miles: Ham House
Places to Eat
3 miles: Wimbledon Common Windmill
12.5 miles Richmond Park Café
Is this ride for me?
Ideal for riders with some off-road experience and reasonable fitness
Is my bike OK for this ride?
You can do this on a hybrid bike however it's more fun when ridden on an MTB or other Gravel/CX bike.