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The best cycling routes around the Thames

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Cycling around the Thames is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Buckinghamshire. So you can find your perfect Thames bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 18, 2025

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1. Thames Path loop via Richmond Park & Kingston

44.2km

02:52

150m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.2

(49)

181

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2. Tour of South East London – Cutty Sark to The Line public art exhibition

48.6km

03:00

170m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.3

(23)

104

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3. Battersea Park to Beckenham Palace loop

44.1km

02:46

230m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3.9

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4. Putney to Wimbledon gravel & Box Hill loop

76.1km

04:49

580m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3.9

(15)

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5. Sight seeing in Oxford loop – Bridge of Sighs, Botanic Gardens and Wheatley Windmill

25.6km

01:33

140m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(26)

1,460

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6. Big Ben and Elizabeth Tower – Deer in Richmond Park loop from Deptford

58.3km

03:29

270m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

(13)

1,275

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7. Deer in Richmond Park – Deer in Richmond Park loop from Barnes

88.9km

05:16

350m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Chiltern Hills loop from Oxford

80.4km

05:10

700m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.3

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9. Boar Hill & Moreton Lane loop from Abingdon

42.4km

02:32

200m

Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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10. Shere, Friday Street & Ranmore loop from Esher — Surrey Hills

74.8km

04:47

890m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around the Thames

1. Thames Path loop via Richmond Park & Kingston

2. Tour of South East London – Cutty Sark to The Line public art exhibition

3. Battersea Park to Beckenham Palace loop

4. Putney to Wimbledon gravel & Box Hill loop

5. Sight seeing in Oxford loop – Bridge of Sighs, Botanic Gardens and Wheatley Windmill

6. Big Ben and Elizabeth Tower – Deer in Richmond Park loop from Deptford

7. Deer in Richmond Park – Deer in Richmond Park loop from Barnes

8. Chiltern Hills loop from Oxford

9. Boar Hill & Moreton Lane loop from Abingdon

10. Shere, Friday Street & Ranmore loop from Esher — Surrey Hills

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