Mile End Park to West Croydon via Richmond and Wandle Trail
easy
Distance 56.4 km
8:00 h
494 m
455 m
60 m
1 m
Tower Hamlets Wheelers Ride
We will head westwards via Limehouse and Wapping then along the Thames as far as Richmond, where we will climb up the park to admire the views. Then we'll descend to join our second river of the day and follow the Wandle trail to West Croydon, returning to the East End on the London Overground (Oyster PAYG). Expect an easy pace, lots of traffic free riding (it will be possible if you prefer to walk across Tower Bridge and we will avoid busy roads) and some cafe stops.
The total distance is around 30 miles, but if you want a shorter ride then you can return by train from Richmond via the District Line or main line train. We won't necessarily escort you all the way to the station but can give you directions and maybe a map. Mostly flat apart from Richmond Park, suitable for all bikes.
We will head westwards via Limehouse and Wapping then along the Thames as far as Richmond, where we will climb up the park to admire the views. Then we'll descend to join our second river of the day and follow the Wandle trail to West Croydon, returning to the East End on the London Overground (Oyster PAYG). Expect an easy pace, lots of traffic free riding (it will be possible if you prefer to walk across Tower Bridge and we will avoid busy roads) and some cafe stops.
The total distance is around 30 miles, but if you want a shorter ride then you can return by train from Richmond via the District Line or main line train. We won't necessarily escort you all the way to the station but can give you directions and maybe a map. Mostly flat apart from Richmond Park, suitable for all bikes.
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
60 m
Lowest point
1 m
Start
Coordinates:
OS Grid
TQ 36362 82415
DD
51.524200, -0.035810
DMS
51°31'27.1"N 0°02'08.9"W
UTM
30U 705623 5712286
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Coordinates
OS Grid
TQ 36362 82415
DD
51.524200, -0.035810
DMS
51°31'27.1"N 0°02'08.9"W
UTM
30U 705623 5712286
w3w
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Difficulty
easy
Distance
56.4 km
Duration
8:00 h
Ascent
494 m
Descent
455 m
Highest point
60 m
Lowest point
1 m
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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