Cycling London: Clapham Common, Wimbledon Common, Richmond Park and the Thames villages

This 38 km long cycle route first leads through Clapham Common, one of the larger London parks, and past the lovely center of Clapham. Then it goes through Wandsworth Common and along the green belt around the Wandle, a tributary of the Thames. Via the village of Wimbledon you cycle through two of the largest parks in the agglomeration: Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park. Richmond park is nearly a thousand hectares and the largest walled city park in Europe. It is known for the herds of deer that live freely. You also get a few grand panoramas over London and the green surroundings. Finally, the majestic Thames takes you back to Clapham Junction via Kew Gardens, the idyllic Barnes village, the London Wetlands and Battersea village. The vast majority of this route is car-free.

DIY-INFO

Departure and end at Clapham Junction overground station (bicycle on train is possible). You can rent a Santander bicycle on the nearby St. John’s Road. Also possible at the Putney Bridge, Richmond and Wimbledon stations.

Bike on subway and overground: https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/cycling/cycling-in-london/bikes-on-public-transport

Santander city bikes: https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/cycling/santander-cycles/find-a-docking-station. Price: £ 2 flat fee for 24 hours + 2 £ per 30 minutes used.

Brompton folding bikes: www.bromptonbikehire.com. Twelve docking stations in London, price: £ 6,50 per day.

OTHER INFO

Londen: www.visitlondon.com
Richmond Park: www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/richmond-park