Attractions around London

Go between 6-7am and the park is closed to cars!

Test yourself on the same roads as the pros. The road can get very busy with cyclists on weekends. Be sure to say hi to people on the way up, even if you're on your limit.

Who doesn't love an escape to Richmond Park

Richmond Park is a spectacular deer park and a great place to cycle. A designated nature reserve, you will find hundreds of red and fallow deer roaming freely in the … read more

Watch the descent before the climb as bumpy on a road bike. The climb itself is narrow so keep an eye on your back and cars

Richmond Park is a wild and rural landscape just a stone’s throw from central London. The largest of the city’s Royal Parks, Richmond was created by Charles I in the … read more

This did not used to be here and cycling along the south bank was pretty sketchy. But it's great. Although you do find a lot of runners now choose to … read more

Victoria Park in Hackney is a large and attractive park with lakes, sculptures, a Chinese pagoda and numerous play areas. There's tasty food and drink at the Pavilion Cafe, including … read more

Tower Bridge is one of London's famous bridges and one of its most iconic landmarks. From the bridge, you get a breathtaking view over London. The bridge was opened in … read more

The road is very quiet with little motor traffic . The climb is a good test due to its inconsistency and length. The first kilometre of the climb is the … read more

Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of the British monarchy since 1837. The palace has 775 rooms, including 19 State rooms, 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 … read more

The Palace of Westminster is a Victorian Gothic masterpiece designed by Sir Charles Barry and A.W. Pugin to replace the medieval parliament buildings which burnt to the ground in 1834. … read more

The Tower of London is officially Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London. With nearly 1,000 years of fascinating tales contained within its ancient stone walls, … read more

A classic for road cyclist around London.

Going north there is a nice back street route to Barnet via Friern Bridge Shopping Centre, New Southgate station, Totteridge and Whetstone station and Dollis Valley Cycle Route to Barnet … read more

This ford is thought to have existed in some form or another since prehistoric times. Stepping stones were first recorded in 1841 and the ones you walk across now were … read more

With its famous Nelson's Column, the majestic, oversized lions and the brightly lit fountain, Trafalgar Square is not only the beating heart of London, but also the focal point of … read more

Since the Queen's Diamond Jubliee officially called Elisabeth tower. "Big Ben" is actually the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock. Make sure to come at the full hour to hear the famous chime!

Box Hill is one of the most famous hills in Surrey, if not the UK. Named after the ancient box woodland on its slopes, the hill is blanketed in green … read more

Skid Hill Lane sounds like it should be the home 30% gradients or a well-know crash site. But instead it is a very pleasant and largely quiet lane that will … read more