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The Long Water, Home Park

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The Long Water, Home Park

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The Long Water, Home Park

Name: The Long Water, Home Park
Rating: 2

Recommended by 22 cyclists

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Location: London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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

89.8km

05:23

340m

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2. Deer in Richmond Park – Deer in Richmond Park loop from Hampton Court

32.4km

02:04

180m

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

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3. Deer in Richmond Park – View from Box Hill loop from Barnes Bridge

87.1km

05:26

690m

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Gravelling Steve

June 1, 2020

"Longwater Canal - known today as The Long Water - is a beautiful stretch of water completed in 1660 by King Charles II. In a spectacular show of affection - the king dedicated this water feature, complete with its double row of lime trees as a wedding present to his bride-to-be, Catherine of Braganza.

The 12-mile Longford river - commissioned by King Charles to bring fresh water to Hampton Court Palace - was dug by a royal tenant farmer by the name of Edward Manning. He completed the immense task in just nine months.

Passing through Hounslow, Feltham, Bedfont and Hanworth before entering the royal estate at Bushy Park and into Hampton Court Palace, The Long Water is towards the end of the river, flowing in to the River Thames.

During his reign, Oliver Cromwell extended and improved river flow. Following his death, King Charles II was desperate to abnegate the glory of the court, so contracted famous French landscape gardener, Andre Mollet, to design something breathtaking. Mollet diverted the old course of the Longford River at Hampton Court, pouring it into the magnificent canal of today."

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Location: London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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The Long Water, Home Park

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

2. Deer in Richmond Park – Deer in Richmond Park loop from Hampton Court

3. Deer in Richmond Park – View from Box Hill loop from Barnes Bridge

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