{"title":"All GPX Routes","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery GPX route we've mapped, in one place. Filter by distance, direction or difficulty to find exactly what you're after, or just browse. New routes get added here as we ride them.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"happy-valley-route","title":"Happy Valley GPX Route","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny bike | GPX Route | Traffic-free | Cycle paths \u0026amp; trails | Some hills | 17 miles | 4 to 5 hours  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1bruJoVOAeaBy2GSq_KjcBycoTxrCEHU\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAh Happy Valley, it always brings a smile to your face. This ride connects a wide-open chalk valley, home to rare butterflies, festooned with cowslips and Iron Age Barrows, with Pilgrim’s Way. It visits a church with a 12th-century route map to Purgatory and Hell, before climbing the downs in Yew Valley and passing the Alpaca farms of Halliloo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDescription\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting at Coulsdon South Railway station. It’s a gradual climb over the grassy downlands past Neolithic remains followed by a climb through the woods to Chaldon, with its ancient church and demonic mural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the ridge of the North Downs on Pilgrims’ Way, pass Tower Folly before riding through the beech and yew woods to a look point, where on a fine day it’s possible to make out the thin grey outline of the South Downs in the far distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew more woods, past old mines and quarries and then the easy bit, a delicious steady 2-mile descent on a traffic-free tarmac gem, you’ll feel like a God riding this section! Prepare to face the last climb aside the Halliloo Valley, past the Alpaca Farm, there's a cafe in the Garden Centre Café in Warlingham.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue back towards Purley along the ridge and Riddlesdown Common, a massive open space of chalk downland before our last long descent into Purley Station.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart\/endpoint \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart point: Coulsdon South Railway Station \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnd Point: Purley Railway Station \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTechnical details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to visit \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.5  miles:           12\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Century wall mural depicting the route to Purgatory at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chaldonchurch.co.uk\/chaldon-mural\"\u003eChaldon Church  \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.6 miles:             \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.geograph.org.uk\/photo\/2950262\"\u003eTower Farm Folly\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 miles:                Gravelley Hill Viewpoint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11.25 miles:        Alpaca Farm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Eat \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.5 miles:             \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harrowcaterham.co.uk\/\"\u003eThe Harrow\u003c\/a\u003e      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11.5 miles            \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.knights-gardencentres.co.uk\/\"\u003eKnights Garden Centre\u003c\/a\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance:   27km | 17 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb:   430m | 1400 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail Surface:  Natural, Gravel and Tarmac \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road:  Approx 75% \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuration:  Ride time 3½ to 4 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Blue – non-technical, suitable for novices and near novices with reasonable levels of fitness and those looking to progress their riding ability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWARNING - In winter there can be large puddles on Pilgrims Way approx 5 miles from the start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\nModerate ride on maintained trails and quiet country lanes, parts can get quite muddy in winter with a few large puddles in extremely wet weather times along Pilgrims Way\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBikes suitable for this ride include off-road bikes, for example, Mountain, gravel and CX bikes as well hybrids and road bikes fitted with all-terrain tyres. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40964168941749,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/products\/HappyValley_10d1e320-151e-4c8c-b078-b3039f82b1f4.jpg?v=1637186002"},{"product_id":"from-palaces-to-bath-salts-gpx-route","title":"From Palaces to Bath Salts GPX Route","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny bike | GPX Route | Traffic-free | Cycle paths \u0026amp; trails | Some hills | 22 miles |4 to 5 hours \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1XtP01sv1-Tg22_hZDmPEJpOrTExC76g\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox 70% of the route is on firm well-maintained gravel tracks the rest on tarmac roads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHampton Court doesn’t need much in the way of introduction but it's great to discover the less famous William and Mary façade overlooking the Long Water. This ride links Georgian Epsom with Clapham Junction via well-maintained gravel rides through peaceful woodlands before following the Thames from East Molesey to Richmond, Wimbledon finishing at Clapham Junction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart Point: Epsom Station\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnd Point: Clapham Junction Station\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you don't have a cycle Sat Nav (Garmin\/Wahoo etc) you can use the BikeGPX app on any Android or iPhone - follow the simple and easy instructions at https:\/\/bikegpx.com\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions?  have a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-about-our-bike-trails-and-cycle-routes\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Starting at Epsom Station, the route quickly leaves suburbia and diving into woodland, we pass the source of the famous salts and its modern well before following winding tracks all the woods to Claygate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrossing the Thames at East Molesey, the ride joins the Thames path heading downstream. River to the right, rather grand and recently restored gilded gates to the left, you get a splendid view of the Privy Garden and the William and Mary façade of Hampton Court, then a short detour to the end of the Long Water for another unexpected view of the Palace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaving Hampton Court Park, recross the river, skirting Kingston and heading into the second royal hunting ground, Richmond Park.  Up Dark Hill and coast down the other side, taking care on the descent, but stopping for a second to note the view of St Pauls in the distance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a shady cool climb to the top of Wimbledon Common, passing one of the few working windmills left in London before park-hopping back to Clapham Common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart point: Epsom Station \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnd point:  Clapham Junction Station \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuration: 4-4.5 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance: 23 miles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrails: Approx 70% of the ride is on well-maintained gravel paths the remaining on roads - note the section from Claygate to East Molesley is on a major road.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Blue - well maintained easy-riding gravel paths with few hills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ride is a moderately intense physical challenge suitable for regular riders with reasonable levels of fitness and some off-road experience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe majority of the route is on well-maintained gravel paths with easy gradients and can be ridden year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRide s suitable for all off-road bikes and hybrids fitted with all-terrain tyres \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40967860355253,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/products\/TijouGates600x600_666e6c45-0684-4c14-8fbf-fd2d72ffaed2.jpg?v=1637186839"},{"product_id":"fickleshole-gpx-ride","title":"Fickleshole GPX Route","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue - Moderate \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny bike | GPX Route | Traffic-free | Cycle paths \u0026amp; trails | Some hills | 23 miles | 4 to 5 hours \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"480\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1Nd_MuX0Fy9BJDLoMcuOCs-6Xpdw-12I\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore of a workout than other Blue rides. this route links some remarkable hidden greenways from the Addington Hills, Selsdon Woods and Fickleshole hamlet.  Taking in a wide variety of trail surfaces and a few hills, it is an excellent opportunity to learn\/practice some basic bike riding skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions?  have a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-about-our-bike-trails-and-cycle-routes\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route climbs to the top of Crystal Palace for great views over kent before plunging through the woods past the old Surrey canal reservoirs at South Norwood. Hopping from park to park, we make our way to Addington Heights and the viewing point over the ‘Croy-hatten’ skyline. Back into the woodland trails to the Harry Potteresque sounding hamlet of Fickleshole where the 16\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Century White Bear Pub is a recommended feed stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReturning to Crystal Palace along a thread of woodland, popping out at Bedlam to follow the River Beck, past Elmer’s End (who WAS Elmer?) before climbing back up to Crystal Palace past the infamous dinosaurs and the forlorn Sphinx.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal Palace Station \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance: 36km | 22 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb: 500m | 1650 ft \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road: 60%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail surface: Natural |Gravel |Woodland Single Track \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuration: 4 - 5 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance: 23 miles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated average speed: 6\/8 mph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrails: 60% off-road with sections of natural trail combined with compact gravel and cycle paths and quiet roads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Blue – well at the redder end of the blue grade – still a relaxed ride taken at an easy pace, with loads of opportunity to practise MTB\/off-road riding skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to eat \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11.5 miles:          \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewhitebear-fickleshole.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe White Bear\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewhitebear-fickleshole.com\/\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12.5 miles           Franks Café, Unit 2,  Vulcan Way  CR0 9UG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for riders with some off-road experience and reasonable fitness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can do this on a hybrid bike however it's more fun when ridden on an MTB or other Gravel\/CX bike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40967976648885,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/Finkleshole_GPX_Route.jpg?v=1740693809"},{"product_id":"abbeys-mills-and-forests","title":"Abbeys, Mills and Forests GPX Route","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Challenging \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGravel\/CX | MTB | GPX Route | Traffic-free | Cycle paths \u0026amp; trails | Some hills | 40 miles | 5 hours \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1bVVFFw5OA4P4-Hh85dasBk4SwQbCk3g\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can make this ride as tricky as you like!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route follows the Lee Valley north along well-maintained gravel and tarmac cycle paths before running through Waltham Abbey grounds and climbing to Epping Forest. Although routed along the well-made forest bridleways there are loads of opportunities to follow single tracks through the woods before riding past the MTB trails at Stratford’s velopark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions?  have a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-about-our-bike-trails-and-cycle-routes\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting at Stratford the route follows cycle paths south, past Bazegette’s masterpiece of Victorian engineering before dropping back a century to the Georgian Three Mills house. The path follows the Lee, past the achingly cool narrowboats, deviating from the towpath to take in the Walthamstow Wetlands and Gunpowder Park, a new park created on the site of the Enfield munitions factories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highlight is Waltham Abbey Garden ( you may have to wheel your bike through this park) before the route hits bridleways proper, climbing out of the Lee Valley. The bridle paths around miles 18 to 20 can get very soggy in Winter, be prepared!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRide down through Epping, if you’re lucky you may well come across the herd of cattle or just be taken in by the many interesting looking single tracks leading off the main route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, the route brings you to start through the MTB trails of the Velopark ( have a go if you have the energy!) before leading you back to the station.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStratford Station \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance: 63 km | 40 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb: 560m | 1830 ft \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road: 85%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail surface: Natural |Gravel |Woodland Single Track \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuration: 5 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Red  – challenging, although a long ride there are few technical sections to the route.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to visit \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMile 1:                  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Abbey_Mills_Pumping_Station\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbbey Mills Pumping Station\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMile 1.6:               \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.visitleevalley.org.uk\/gardens-and-heritage\/three-mills-island\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThree Mills Island – Tidal Mill\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMile 6.5:               \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlondon.org.uk\/walthamstow-wetlands-nature-reserve%20%20\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWalthamstow Wetlands\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMile 14:                \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.visiteppingforest.org\/things-to-do\/gunpowder-park-p1426471\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGunpowder Park\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMile 16:                \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.visitessex.com\/things-to-do\/waltham-abbey-gardens-p1266961\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWaltham Abbey \u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMile 37:                \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.better.org.uk\/leisure-centre\/lee-valley\/velopark%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVelopark MTB Trails and Olympic Park\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to eat \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMile 7:                  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlondon.org.uk\/engine-house-cafe%20%20\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEngine House cafe\u003c\/a\u003e      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMile 7:                  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.classicinns.co.uk\/theferryboatlondon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFerry Boat Inn\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMile 25 ½             \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.originalteahut.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHigh Beech Kiosk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for riders with some off-road experience and reasonable fitness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen dry you can complete this ride on a hybrid bike however it's more fun when ridden on an MTB or Gravel\/CX bike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40995132801205,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/products\/EppingForest600x600_e3a54278-b71c-4a3a-9230-4811354e32f6.jpg?v=1631633525"},{"product_id":"pilgrimage-to-rochester-cathedral-gpx-route","title":"Pilgrimage to Rochester Cathedral GPX Route","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGravel\/CX MTB | GPX Route | Traffic-free | Cycle paths \u0026amp; trails | 73 km\/45 miles | 5 to 6 hours \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe height=\"480\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1SVJx9Pf_uIMYbvW8D4DGNesw50A8qvIg\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRochester Cathedral, an oft-overlooked Norman masterpiece with (occasionally) a mini-golf course in the nave.  Part of series of my series of off-road pilgrimages to all the major Cathedrals in the South East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions?  have a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-about-our-bike-trails-and-cycle-routes\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first 16 or so miles of the route involves park-hopping and following tarmac cycle paths, however, the gravel sections start in earnest from Bromley. Climbing towards Poll Hill, the route crosses several combes which include some reasonable challenging climbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlunging Old Poll Hill and on to Otford, the route runs through Kemsing to join the Pilgrims Way just before Wrotham, a delightful village set in aspic now that it’s no longer on the main road to London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePilgrims Way brings you into the lower Medway Valley and crosses the river on the spanking new bridge from Snodland to the new ever so tasteful development at St Peters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we stay in the valley, following along the flood embankment and under the 3 Medway Bridges and into Rochester proper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart: London Bridge \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Rochester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance: 73 km | 45 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb: 880m | 2900 ft \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road: 55%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail surface: Natural |Gravel |Tarmac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Red  - Challenging in places\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Visit \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e31 miles:                \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/wrotham.net\/index.php\/information-for-visitors\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWrotham Village\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e45 miles:                \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rochestercathedral.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRochester Cathedral \u003c\/a\u003e      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e45 miles:                \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.english-heritage.org.uk\/visit\/places\/rochester-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRochester Castle \u003c\/a\u003e     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Eat \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e31 miles:                \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebullhotel.com\/%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eThe Bull – Wrotham  \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for riders with some off-road experience and reasonable fitness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can do this on a hybrid bike however it's more fun when ridden on an MTB or other Gravel\/CX bike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41038646444213,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/products\/PilgrimagetoRochester_1.jpg?v=1637188518"},{"product_id":"4-commons-gpx-route","title":"4 Commons  GPX Route","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red - Challenging \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGravel\/CX MTB | GPX Route | Traffic-free | Natural, Gravel and Single Track | 48 km\/30 miles | 3 to 4 hours \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1Gvq7bKulwS_D0_1pIKnHy4tgBYMPorY\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blast of a route that crosses the least known commons of South London, it has some long unbroken sections of fast gravel riding with some long descents and climbs up and over the downs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions?  have a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-about-our-bike-trails-and-cycle-routes\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route starts at Mitcham Eastfields station and heads out across Mitcham Common towards Carshalton through the Beddington Reserve.  Riding through Carshalton Park keep an eye out for the Grotto and its canal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuously climbing the route soon reaches Coulsdon and drops down to cross the Old Brighton Rd.   Follow the road across a roundabout and take care there’s a nasty uphill right-hand turn onto Farthing Downs. The route follows the bottom of the valley before climbing to reach Coulsdon Common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the hills at speed to reach Kenley Common and the WW2 airfield where the air raid shelters are still very prominent and take a minute to look at the impressive War memorial. When not in use by the RAF you can ride on the real runways!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s a fast descent into the Whyteleafe Valley followed by a long old grind to the top of Riddlesdown Common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route follows bridleways across to the last common at Farleigh before skirting Croydon en route back to Mitcham Eastfields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart\/Finish: Mitcham Eastfields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance: 48 km | 30 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb: 610 m | 2000 ft \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road: 80%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail surface: Natural | Gravel | Cycle Paths | Single Track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Red  - Challenging in places\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Visit \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13 miles:                \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kenleyrevival.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoyal Airforce  Tribute - Kenley \u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Eat \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 miles:                \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintageinn.co.uk\/restaurants\/south-east\/thefoxcoulsdoncommon?utm_source=google\u0026amp;utm_medium=organic\u0026amp;utm_campaign=gmb#\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Fox\u003c\/a\u003e - Coulsdon Common \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for riders with some off-road experience and reasonable fitness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route is best completed on the gravel\/CX bike or a mountain bike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41133414219957,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/Four_Commons.jpg?v=1763310655"},{"product_id":"pilgrimage-to-st-albans-gpx-route","title":"Pilgrimage to St Albans  GPX Route","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue - Moderate  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid Gravel\/CX MTB | GPX Route | Traffic-free | Natural, Gravel and Cycle path | 51 km\/32 miles | 4 to 5 hours \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=17DnNY9asGjy7vZZ-wh2Vq31HRV54DyQ\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting on the site of Cripplegate near the Barbican this pilgrimage follows quiet ways out of London, past Alexandria Palace before following the Pymme’s Brook to Barnet and the countryside with its gravel paths leading to St Alban’s Cathedral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions?  have a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-about-our-bike-trails-and-cycle-routes\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough longer than most blue rides this route is graded as moderate to reflect the amount well maintained tarmac cycle paths in the first 18 miles of the route. Leaving the city of quiet roads until the Arsenal where the route joins the parkland walks to Alexandria Palace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Arnos Grove the route follows the linear park along the Pymme’s Brook until it reaches the countryside at Arkley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell maintained gravel routes lead almost to the Cathedral door itself, plan to spend some time exploring the centre of St Albans – it retains a surprisingly large number of medieval buildings!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart\/Finish: Cripplegate, City of London  | St Albans \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance: 51 km | 32 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb: 560 m | 1840 ft \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road: 60%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail surface: Natural | Gravel | Cycle Paths \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Blue  - Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Visit \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9 miles:                Alexandria Palace \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Eat \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22 miles:                \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.theoldguinea.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Old Guinea \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for riders with some off-road experience and reasonable fitness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route can be completed on a hybrid bike fitted with all-terrain tyres as well as a gravel\/CX bike or a mountain bike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41134174372021,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/products\/BikePilgrimagetoStAlbans.jpg?v=1637187915"},{"product_id":"little-toughie-gpx-route","title":"Little Toughie GPX Route","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black - Expert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMTB, CX, Gravel bike| GPX Route | Natural, Gravel and Single Track | 72 km\/44 miles | 3 to 4 hours \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"480\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1afXM94a5L7onPNl1M0lmUvZkf_9-Fp8\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s called ‘Little Toughie’ for a reason, climbs all most all the difficult hills in the area with technical climbs and descents on almost every surface from loose rubble to smooth grass. it’s one to test your skills as well as being a great workout. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions?  have a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-about-our-bike-trails-and-cycle-routes\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting at Anerley Station (London Overground) the route park hops its way to Hayes and then on to Hayes and Keston Commons – please follow the bridleways on these commons, they are not marked on any map so the route may not necessarily follow the paths on the ground – sorry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkirting around Holwood Park, along Bogey Lane to the first steep gravelly climb through Cuckoo Wood the next 3 miles are a series of climbs and s descents leading out towards Knockholt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecover on the tarmac to the top of Old Harrow Lane, a gravelly flinty gullied descent and climb before re-joining the road to cross Westerham Hill. There’s an interesting ride down the Downs ridge to join Pilgrims Way. A bit of classic gravel leads on the chalky Titsey Hill off-road climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePast Tatsfield, there a series of challenging sections on a wide variety of surfaces, note, the bridleway from Beddlestead Lane onwards is a tad overgrown but it’s worth the persevering as the descent and climb are worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the opportunity of riding the gravel descent of Slines Oak both ways – climbing is a true test of your skills!  The route ascends to Warlingham before winding back towards Addington with the last major effort up the technical climb in Three Corner Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom here the route follows a series of woodland paths with a short challenge in Spring Woods and an easy return to Anerley Station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis route works equally well reversed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart\/Finish: Anerley Station\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance: 72 km | 44 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb: 1165 m | 3800 ft \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road: 50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail surface: Natural | Gravel |  Single Track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Black - Requires expert bike handling skills \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Eat \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e29 miles:                \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/yeoldship.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYe Old Ship\u003c\/a\u003e  - Tatsfield\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for experienced fit riders. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route is best completed on a mountain bike but can be completed on a CX\/gravel bike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41193232629941,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/Little_Toughie_Gravel_Bike_Route.jpg?v=1740696746"},{"product_id":"tidal-explorer-gpx-route","title":"Tidal Explorer GPX Route","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny bike | GPX Route | Traffic-free | Cycle paths \u0026amp; trails | 23 miles | 4 to 6 hours \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1F96Xn-RsE2Mlsgsc_Z_H8Gg7SWMJ3Ek\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the Docklands past and present on this largely traffic-free, pan-flat route, that exploits the dense network of cycle paths linking the sights of the lower Thames, it’s a great family day out that can be ridden by most on any bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions?  have a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-about-our-bike-trails-and-cycle-routes\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the Docklands past and present on this largely traffic-free, pan-flat route, that exploits the dense network of cycle paths linking the sights of the lower Thames. Packed to the gunnels with tunnels, bridges, and boardwalks, cable car trips, stunning architecture old and new, rivers, docks and canals, along with pubs and cafés galore, it’s a great family day out that can be ridden by most on any bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting at Greenwich Station the route follows the Thames foreshore to the Cutty Sark.  Walk through the foot tunnel and follow the route as it winds its way up through the Isle of Dogs, past the modern towers of Canary Wharf to the Georgian splendour of the Limehouse Basin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoosely following the Regents Canal to Victoria Park, the route crosses the busy A102 into the Lee valley proper, across the many footie pitches on the Hackney Marshes. It’s tempting to divert on the MTB trails in the Olympic Park, as you head on the north, skirting Stratford to join the Lee Navigation as it passes the beautiful Three Mills Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong Abbey Creek, which actually does look like a creek, join the Greenway (turn left for the best views of Bazelette’s Temple to Sewage) towards Beckton for a bit of plane spotting across from City Airport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCross the Thames on the mega bike-friendly (they’ll even slow the thing down for you to allow you on) and admire the views of the City and South London before you land on the windswept Greenwich Peninsula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thames path leads back into  Greenwich through the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College, worth leaving a bit of time to view the famous Painted Hall and discover the less famous Coade Stone Memorial to Nelson,  before rejoining the route as it wiggles its way through back streets to New Cross Gate Station.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreenwich Station\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance: 36 km | 23 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb: 260m | 850 ft \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage traffic-free: 95%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail surface: Tarmac bike paths | Gravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Green - Easy, suitable for all riders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Visit \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 miles     \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rmg.co.uk\/cutty-sark\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCutty Sark\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11 miles   \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.visitleevalley.org.uk\/lee-valley-velopark\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMTB Trails – Velo Park Stratford\u003c\/a\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 miles  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/housemill.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe House Mill\u003c\/a\u003e – Three Mills Island  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13 miles  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hidden-london.com\/gazetteer\/abbey-mills\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbbey Mills Pumping Station\u003c\/a\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18 miles  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tfl.gov.uk\/modes\/emirates-air-line\/?cid=emiratesairline\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEmirates Cable Car\u003c\/a\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 miles  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ornc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOld Royal Naval Hospital \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Eat \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9  miles                \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mother.works\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMotherworks\u003c\/a\u003e – Canalside   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 miles               \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgartavern.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrafalgar Tavern  \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be ridden by most cyclists and is easily shortened if required \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can ride this route on any bike, even a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tfl.gov.uk\/modes\/cycling\/santander-cycles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBoris Bike \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41209916162229,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/products\/TidalExplorer_de68f055-198e-4c6b-8f6c-cae3ae18ba84.jpg?v=1673638320"},{"product_id":"roman-road-to-box-hill-gpx-route","title":"Roman road to Box Hill - GPX Route","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue - Moderate \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGravel\/CX MTB | GPX Route |  Natural, Gravel and Single Track | 30 km\/19 miles | 4 to 5 hours \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=17WnHdXOhvVlMH1GoYjLCt8Oi1683jlY\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hilly blue route but nevertheless fun to ride, catch the train to Epsom and ride out to Box Hill, not to climb the famous zig-zag road but the lesser-known but equally exhilarating gravel climb.  Stop at the viewpoint for glorious views of the Weald before winding your way back across the Surrey heaths to Epsom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions?  have a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-about-our-bike-trails-and-cycle-routes\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave Epsom Station (last stop with the Oyster Card Zone) and join the beautifully made trails f Epsom and Ashtead Common. Pass through Ashtead Village and join Stane St, the Roman road that originally ran from London to Chichester. Stane St leads you down to the Mickleham and the base of the Box Hill climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrab a coffee at the cafe at the top and head to the viewpoint for some outstanding views of the Weald below. Crossing Headley Heath and cutting through back ways on to Epsom Common the route returns to Epsom Station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart\/Finish: Epsom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance: 30 km | 19 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb: 530 m | 1750 ft \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road: 75%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail surface: Natural | Gravel | Cycle Paths | Single Track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Blue  - Moderate ride -albeit with some hills \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Visit \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15 miles:                \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsurrey.com\/things-to-do\/box-hill-p59783\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBox Hill View Point\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Eat \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13 miles:                \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.therunninghorses.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Running Horses\u003c\/a\u003e - Mickleham\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15 miles:                \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/box-hill\/features\/eating-and-shopping-at-box-hill\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBox Hill Servery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for riders with some off-road experience and reasonable fitness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route is best completed on the gravel\/CX bike or a mountain bike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41663204983014,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/RomanroadtoBoxHill_1024x576px.jpg?v=1705516947"},{"product_id":"ophelia-in-the-hogs-mill-gpx-route","title":"Ophelia in the Hogs Mill  GPX Route","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue - Moderate \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid | Gravel\/CX MTB | GPX Route | Traffic-free | Natural, Gravel, Cyclepath   | 43 km\/37 miles | 4 to 5 hours \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1u326pt-Jm8lZhQhRSwuUiLPnoCdkDL4\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidering you never leave the suburbs there’s a surprising amount of the gravel and off-road surfaces on this route that explores the Hogs Mill, one of London’s least known streams and said to be the beck in John Everett Millais’s more famous picture Ophelia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions?  have a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-about-our-bike-trails-and-cycle-routes\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough a long route, it’s fairly flat and the trails are generally in good condition so leads to some easy off-road riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting at Streatham Common Station the route crosses Mitcham Common the Beddington Farm and Carshalton. Have a look at the (probably) dry Grotto Canal in Carshalton Park, before climbing towards Belmont Common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRide through Nonsuch Park, site of one of King Henry Vlll many palaces, and pass on through Ewell - I told you this route is suburban -  to join the wonderful Hogs Mill Open Space, a glorious linear park following the stream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt around Mile 25, the Hogs Mill will be on your left-hand side and somewhere along this stretch is where Ophelia lay in her stream, or so the story goes…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake care crossing the busy Kingston Road, re-join the Hogs Mill and follow it’s course to Berrylands. Jion the brand newly tarmacked cycle route to Rayners Lane and on back to Streatham Common using quiet roads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart\/Finish: Streatham Common \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance: 43 km | 27 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb: 300 m | 1000 ft \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road: 55%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail surface: Natural | Gravel | Cycle Paths \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Blue  - Easy riding over a longish distance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Visit \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 miles:                Ophelia in the Hogs Mill \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Eat \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22 miles:                Ewell - numerous pubs and cafes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for all riders who can ride for 2 or 3 hours \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny off-road bike or Hybrid bike fitted with knobbly tyres is fine for this ride, as the majority of the route is on well-made gravel paths and has few hills. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41665890156774,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/products\/OpheliaintheHogsMill1024x576_600x600px.jpg?v=1637185056"},{"product_id":"hoggenberg-gpx-route","title":"Hoggenberg GPX Route","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green - Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Bikes |  Natural, Gravel and Roads | 19 km\/12 miles | 1 - 1.5  hours \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1RMNueGHndj5LLTcbrVwUrDdLKtCKxXs\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA useful off-road easy route to Redbridge Cycle Centre that’s an ideal warm up for a CX or MTB race at Redbridge Cycle Centre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions?  have a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-about-our-bike-trails-and-cycle-routes\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route starts at the Limehouse basin, follows the Limehouse Cut to Stratford. Use the extensive Cycle Routes around Stratford to Forest Gate. Cross the Wanstead flats f before joining the superly signposted Q6 to Barkingside Station. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom there, it's a quick run-through Fairlop Waters to join Forest Road leading to Hog Hill aka Redbridge Cycling Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart: Limehouse Basin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnd: Redbridge Cycling Centre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance: 19 km | 12 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb: 150 m | 500 ft \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road: 50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail surface: Natural | Gravel | Cycle Paths | Roads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Green  - Easy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for all riders with some off-road experience \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route can be completed on all bikes with knobbly\/all-terrain tyres.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41958566756582,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/products\/Hoggenberg_600x600px.jpg?v=1637186146"},{"product_id":"fort-reigate-gpx-route","title":"Fort Reigate  GPX Route","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red - Challenging \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGravel\/CX MTB | GPX Route | Traffic-free | Natural, Gravel and Single Track | 50 km\/50 miles | 4 hours to all day \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1lOoI3G4BxXOn3Im5yVZjbiiZUUeNCiQ\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis a challenging, mainly gravel ride from London to the North Downs ridgeline, visiting Reigate Fort on London’s strategic line of last defence in the 1890s. Including several tough climbs and some tricky descents on a wide variety of surfaces, a route that fit riders can complete this 4 hours but with numerous pubs and cafes, it makes for a fascinating Summer day adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions?  have a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-about-our-bike-trails-and-cycle-routes\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting at Clapham Junction the route runs to Wimbledon Common connecting with Richmond Park for a continuous stretch of urban gravel riding towards Kingston.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkirting Kingston,  the route joins the Hogs Mill River and later the Bonesgate Stream to Horton Park, the site of a Medieval hunting ground (OK, I like history) to Ashstead. Roman Stane Street brings the route to the back of the gallops on Epsom Downs leading on up to Banstead Heath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a continuous climb across the Heath to the ridgeline. Worth straying along the numerous sheep trails toward the ridgeline for the best views of the High Weald – makes you understand why the Reigate Fort was so strategic. You’ll pass a memorial to a WW2 bomber crew who crashed on the ridge before coming across the Fort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCross the A 217 on the decorative wrought iron bridge and prepare for a steep descent to Gatton Bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route crosses 3 combes heading north to London, some of the climbs are quite technical, but can be achieved on both a CX and MTB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassing through Banstead and its downhill pretty much all the way, around Oaks Park, past the Bronze age fort in Stanley Park through Carshalton Park and into the Wandle Valley and back to Clapham Junction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may have to walk on brief sections of Footpath at mile 10 (Norbiton) and Mile 23 - (top of Epsom Down) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart\/Finish: Clapham Common \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance: 80 km | 50 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb: 850 m | 2770 ft \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road: 63%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail surface: Natural | Gravel | Cycle Paths | Single Track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Red  - Challenging in places\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMudometer Rating - Red challenging mud and chalky climbs during winter \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Visit \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e27 miles:                \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/reigate-hill-and-gatton-park\/features\/reigate-fort-at-reigate-hill-and-gatton-park\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReigate Fort\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Eat \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e23 miles:                \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebell-therat.co.uk\/rambling.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Bell aka The Rat, Walton Heath\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e27 miles:                \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurant_Review-g504181-d14794721-Reviews-Junction_8-Reigate_Surrey_England.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJunction 8 Cafe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for riders with some off-road experience and reasonable fitness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route is best completed on the gravel\/CX bike or a mountain bike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41992596914406,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/products\/FortReigate_600x600px.jpg?v=1635950494"},{"product_id":"ancient-and-modern-gpx-route","title":"Ancient and Modern   GPX Route","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red - Challenging \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGravel\/CX MTB | GPX Route | Traffic-free | Natural, Gravel and Single Track | 38 km\/23 miles | 3 to 4 hours \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1QfreHp5Rk5O6eu6r_9uH13EUwxgtqxA\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ride of extremes, ancient woodlands with aisles of towering beech trees make way for wide-open vistas of the riverside, challenging climbs give way to the easy riding of the Thames path. Pass derelict warehouses towards the brave new world of Canary Wharf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions?  have a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-about-our-bike-trails-and-cycle-routes\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting at Greenwich Station the climbs through the Royal park past the Observatory before crossing Blackheath and Kidbrooke to Woolwich Common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first Plumstead Common appears flat and tame until you plunge through Great Bartletts Woods to join with Bostall Woods.  For the next few miles, the route becomes challengingly lumpy before pitching you out at the side of the Thames and you realise why it has been graded as Red route!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn left for Central London and follow the Thames path east past the Crossness Sewage works, while holding your noses, have a look at the high Victoriana to right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route leaves the Thames, follows the line of the main Southern Interceptor Sewer, there’s a choice of concretes cycleway or gravel path to ride on to Plumstead before re-joining the Thames path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the path ever east, past the iconic Woolwich Ferry, futuristic Thames Barrier and enjoy the views of Canary Wharf. The only saving grace of the Greenwich Peninsula is the curlywurly footbridge across the Blackwell Tunnel Approach Crossing, relax, just around the corner from the grot, lies Greenwich in all her magnificence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart\/Finish: Greenwich Railway Station \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance: 38 km | 23 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb: 370 m | 1200 ft \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road: 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail surface: Natural | Gravel | Cycle Paths | Single Track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Red  - Challenging in places\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMudometer - Moderate, some mud in the woods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Visit \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13 miles:             \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lesnes_Abbey\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLesnes Abbey\u003c\/a\u003e         \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Eat \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17 miles:             \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetour to Erith, there are few small shops and pubs but note this is not a gastronomic centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23 \u003c\/span\u003emiles:             \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetour to Thamesmead Centre, alas another of those areas untroubled by the gourmand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for riders with some off-road experience and reasonable fitness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route is best completed on the gravel\/CX bike or a mountain bike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42033567334630,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/products\/AncientandModern_600x600px.jpg?v=1636563730"},{"product_id":"ride-the-roding-gpx-route","title":"Ride the Roding - GPX Route","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue - Moderate \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGravel\/CX MTB | GPX Route | Traffic-free | Natural, Gravel and Single Track | 43 km\/27 miles | 4 to 5 hours \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1O5mw-75uW0ppeWmfGi83Og02zYwdCus\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat combo of easy riding trails along rivers, through forests and through the occasional concrete jungle. An all-weather gravel ride based in East London that explores the quiet River Roding and  Hainault Forest returning to Stratford across the Fairlop Waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions?  have a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-about-our-bike-trails-and-cycle-routes\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting At Stratford Station the route follows quiet roads towards the Wanstead flats, the very southern tip of Epping Forest. Crossing these former grazing grounds to the Roding where the route heads north on a series of well-made Gravel Paths. If it’s hot take is a dip in the Luxborough Lakes (pre-booking required – see notes for details) before leaving the Valley and heading towards Chigwell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaving the Roding, the route passes Chigwell Row to reach Hainault Forest, with its labyrinth of tracks and trails, take time to explore these open-access woodlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeading back towards London past Redbridge Cycling Centre, aka Hog Hill on the right, if you have time, go and play on the MTB trails there before turning left into Fairlop Waters, a series of old gravel pits that have now been taken over by sailing boats and assorted birds including some very tame Canada Geese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ6 cycle route park hops its way back to Wanstead Park from which you retrace your steps back to Stratford.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart\/Finish: Mitcham Eastfields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance: 43 km | 27 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb: 370 m | 1200 ft \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road: 60%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail surface: Natural | Gravel | Cycle Paths | Single Track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Moderate - Easy non-technical off-road riding \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMudometer: Green - most of the route is on all-weather gravel tracks \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Visit \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 miles:                Wild Swim in Luxbrough lakes (Book in advance with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/309831223090407\/\"\u003eBe Endurance Open Water Swimming\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17 miles:              \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/centre\/redbridge-cycling-centre\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRedbridge Cycling Centre\u003c\/a\u003e (aka Hog Hill) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlaces to Eat \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14 miles:                \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brunningandprice.co.uk\/twobrewers\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Two Brewers\u003c\/a\u003e - Chigwell Row\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for riders with some off-road experience and reasonable fitness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route can be completed using a hybrid bike fitted with knobbly tyres, or a   gravel\/CX bike or mountain bike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42071418700006,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/products\/RidetheRoding_1.jpg?v=1637184837"},{"product_id":"lower-brent-gpx-route","title":"Lower Brent  GPX Route","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green - Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Bikes | GPX Route | Traffic-free | Natural, Gravel and Single Track | 19 km\/12 miles | 2 to 3 hours \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=172HQZvMQ3daWwxQ1gJvwkW4QfoCicUo\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat collection of well-made gravel tracks linking together the Grand Union Canal and the River Brent through a staggeringly green corridor of West London with a tiny detour to (IMO) the most beautiful tiny church in the metropolis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions?  have a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-about-our-bike-trails-and-cycle-routes\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting at Ealing Broadway (or Brentford for those from South of the River) the route crosses the manicured Walpole Park and through Lammas Park before passing under the M4 and joining the Grand Union.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollows the Grand Union towards Braunston (a tinpot little village in Northampton but a canal super junction – Google it!) to the 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e Hanwell Lock where the route follows the River Brent for the next 5 miles on well made easy riding gravel paths. Look out for the Egyptian style columns of the early Wharncliffe Viaduct that carries the Great Western mainline high over the Brent Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt mile 8 ¾ the route detours to the adorable Perivale Church, a tiny 12th-century white clapper board building that reminds you that not so long ago, Perivale was distinctly rural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou finally leave the Brent, climb through Fox Wood before descending back to Ealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart\/Finish: Ealing Broadway or Brentford\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance: 19 km | 12 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb: 120 m | 390 ft \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road: 87%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail surface: Natural | Gravel | Cycle Paths | Single Track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Green  - Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMudometer - All seasons, well-made gravel paths \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Visit \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 miles:            \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wharncliffe_Viaduct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBrunel’s Wharncliff Viaduct\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 ¾  miles       \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.st-marys-perivale.org.uk\/\"\u003ePerivale Church  \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Eat \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0 miles:            Ealing is festooned with cafes and pubs \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn easy flat ride suitable for most riders and families \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route can be completed on any bike fitted with all-terrain tyres \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42102055338214,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/products\/LowerBrent_1040x1040_fcf87fbc-099e-496e-983e-eada51e402dd.png?v=1637701986"},{"product_id":"royal-windsor-gpx-route","title":"Royal Windsor GPX Route","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003eA proper gravel ride from London to Windsor and back.\u003cbr data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eFast, mostly flat, and built around long stretches of traffic-free gravel, canal towpaths and quiet trails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003eThis is one of the best all-day gravel routes from London, straightforward to ride, but long enough to feel like a proper day out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red - Challenging \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGravel\/CX or Hybrid | GPX Route | Traffic-free | Natural, Gravel and Single Track | 90 km\/55 miles | All day \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1QEsL1uL6yFRVxLiKHFOugLxpbnTWRKU\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003eWhy ride this route\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18zv8ds\" data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003e90 km loop from West London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"118tsz0\" data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003eLong traffic-free sections on canal and gravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14jasl3\" data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003eEasy to navigate and consistent surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ty3beu\" data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eOption to shorten with a train from Windsor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This is the go-to London to Windsor gravel ride”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions?  have a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-about-our-bike-trails-and-cycle-routes\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave Gunnersbury Station and drop down onto the Grand Union Canal at Brentford, follow it for a few miles before branching off to visit Osterley House. The ride rejoins the canal for another 4 miles before exploring Stockley Park, then, you’ve guessed it, back to the canal, this time for the last farewell. BTW if you follow the canal far enough, you’ll end up in Birmingham, but there lies another trip!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Yiewsley it gets a bit more interesting, as joining the Colne Valley Trail you ride through some rough old scrubland, weaving in and around the M25\/M4 interchange before coming into Colnbrook. This seemingly scruffy and forgotten village is a gem, it’s easy to imagine the Ye Old George and Ostrich inns busy with fast coaches rushing to change horses before speeding on down the turnpike to Bristol. The Ostrich Inn founded in 1106 is said to be the third oldest inn in England and has a gruesome history. In the 14\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century, the landlord fitted a trap door under the best bed in the place, which was opened in the middle of the night to decant the occupants to their deaths in a cauldron of boiling water below. The restless spirits of the murdered are said to roam, moaning, through the 4-star dining room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack in the modern era, ride into Slough, I promise you it’s the nice bit. The route leads you to the Jubilee River, a modern flood relief river that’s blended so well into the countryside that it is hard to believe it was only cut in 1977. Past the playing fields of Eton and follow the long railway viaduct into Windsor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWindsor is approximately halfway and the return leg has an altogether more civilised gentile feel to it, Ride past Windsor Castle, through the Old Town and into the highly manicured Great Park. Initially, you are riding on a fab gravel trail, which sadly turns into a tarmac path. Nevertheless, it’s a grand way to explore the Savile Garden, see the famous Smith’s Lawn Polo ground and view the wonderful Virginia Water with its totem pole. The whole park is immaculately kept, woe betide anyone riding off the cycle route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCross the busy A30, after a mile, the route returns to gravel to cross Thorpe Green and on to Thorpe Village. Turn on to a footpath (you may have to walk a bit here), and look left as you pass the rollercoasters of World of Adventures on your left. The path dumps you aside the M3, there’s a shallow culvert to the right that leads on to a bridleway into Chertsey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Chertsey, the route winds its way to Weybridge from where the next 8 miles are uninterrupted gravel to Hampton Court along the Thames towpath. Cross the river, ride through Bushy Park to Teddington where you re-cross the river on the elegant footbridge to re-join the River towpath back to Kew and Gunnersbury Station.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the best gravel bike routes from London to Windsor, with a downloadable GPX file for easy navigation. Loads of well-maintained gravel and towpaths link together into a smooth, fast loop from London to Windsor and back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart\/Finish: Gunnersbury Railway Station \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance: 90 km | 55 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb: 580 m | 1900 ft \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road: 62%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail surface: Natural | Gravel | Cycle Paths | Single Track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Red  - Long distance gravel route \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMudometer - Easy, Good all weather gravel paths with few areas of mud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Visit \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 miles                 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/osterley-park-and-house\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOsterley House\u003c\/a\u003e    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17 miles               \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Colnbrook\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eColnbrook Village\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24 miles               \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.windsor.gov.uk\/visitor-information\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWindsor\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e31miles                \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk\/en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWindsor Great Park\u003c\/a\u003e  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk\/en\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk\/en\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e47 miles               \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hrp.org.uk\/hampton-court-palace\/#gs.holsgd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHampton Court\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Eat \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17 miles:             \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 miles:                \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.therunninghorses.co.uk\/\"\u003eStables Osterley Park\u003c\/a\u003e        \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17 miles               \u003ca href=\"\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;a%20href=%22https:\/\/ostrichcolnbrook.co.uk\/%22\u0026gt;https:\/\/ostrichcolnbrook.co.uk\/\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;\"\u003eOstrich Inn\u003c\/a\u003e Colnbrook   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17 miles               Budgens – Colnbrook, makes home sandwiches to order on store baked bread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24 miles               Windsor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e41 miles               Weybridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/Challenging_Ride.png?v=1731689808\" alt=\"Icon of cycle riding up hill surrounded by red border, indicating a Hidden Tracks Cycling Challenging or red grade ride or Gravel GPX Route.\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChallenging (50-90km)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA longer ride suitable for most 'Club' level riders competent riding off-road.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoutes will be on bridleways and gravel paths with some steeper climbs. descents, roots and other features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for MTB, gravel, cyclocross bikes and off-road e-bikes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route is best completed on the gravel\/CX bike or MTB.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42118006276326,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/Royal_Windsor_Gravel_bike_ride.jpg?v=1742593594"},{"product_id":"planes-cranes-and-tunnels-gpx-route","title":"Planes Cranes and Tunnels GPX Route","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green - Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Bikes | GPX Route | Natural, Gravel and Single Track | 26 km\/16 miles \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1UnBBjvDnPnlyF6GBV5Xk32jwoJv0QFk\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKingfishers under the Heathrow flight path – err yes, and a load more on this surprising ride touring West London’s River Crane. Osterley House, Grand Union Canal, a load of boardwalk, that mysterious tunnel and if your lucky (I was) a flash of iridescent blue of a Kingfisher unperturbed by the 737 flying a few feet above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions?  have a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-about-our-bike-trails-and-cycle-routes\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatch the train to Twickenham Station, cross the road and enter the local park to meet the River Crane. Head upstream for half a mile before turning right along Marsh Lane to join the Duke of Northumberland’s River, an irrigation canal built in the time of Henry VIII to water the long-lost orchards and market gardens. Very lost as the route follows the channel through the extensive sewage works!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave the Channel and, nerd alert, within the next mile you’ll cross 3 generations of the Great West Road…(well I find that interesting) Before the excitement of crossing the most modern version, you’ll have to make do with Osterley House, if you have time, explore this magnificent overwhelmingly bike-friendly park, oh, and the Stable café’s worth a look too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave Osterley, cross Norwood Common and join the Grand Union Canal towpath. (note the entrance is on the right-hand side just after the canal bridge)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnter Cranford Park to re-join the River Crane as its passes the eastern end of the approach runway, you really are ducking to avoid the planes above but you’re in the middle of wood riding on some great boardwalk. It’s here, if you’re lucky you’ll see a kingfisher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the Crane through the woods, look out for the spooky Cavalry Tunnel with its achingly cool graffiti at the end of Donkey Wood, this flood relief channel built to protect the now defunct Feltham Marshalling Yards is one of those great hidden gems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGradually the park becomes more suburban as you approach Twickenham, gravel gives way to tarmac, however, keep an eye out for the numerous ruined mills, sluices and leats nestling forgotten amongst the football fields and playgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart\/Finish: Ealing Broadway or Brentford\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance: 19 km | 12 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb: 120 m | 390 ft \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road: 87%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail surface: Natural | Gravel | Cycle Paths | Single Track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Green  - Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMudometer - All seasons, well-made gravel paths \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Visit \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 miles:            \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/osterley-park-and-house\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOsterley House \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 ¾  miles:     \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artofthestate.co.uk\/london\/abandoned-rail\/feltham-cavalry-tunnel-40-acres\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCavalry Tunnel  \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Eat \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e miles:            \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/osterley-park-and-house\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/osterley-park-and-house\"\u003eOsterley House \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn easy flat ride suitable for most riders and families \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route can be completed on any bike fitted with all-terrain tyres \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42239384322278,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/PlanesCranesandTunnels.jpg?v=1740695182"},{"product_id":"tilburstow-hill","title":"Tilburstow Hill","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red - Challenging \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGravel\/CX MTB | GPX Route | Traffic-free | Natural, Gravel and Single Track | 40 km\/24 miles \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1Vc7iTPSip70UzA91gP6NFwqfmCf30a4\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ride of contrasts, starting from Coulsdon South Station the ride covers the broad chalky heathlands before descending the North Downs ridge to skirt Godstone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions?  have a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-about-our-bike-trails-and-cycle-routes\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatch the train to Coulsdon South and pretty much immediately you are riding through the broad chalk Happy Valley, gradually climbing as you head south. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does get a bit lumpy as you approach the ridgeline, but it's worth it for the views from the lookout - on a clear day you can see France - err, not quite, South Downs for sure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a steep descent towards Bletchingly, when you cross the A25, wriggle a bit and approach a sandy and in summer technical climb up Tilburstow Hill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bridleway leads you around the other side and along the wooded greensand ridge to Hurst Green and then a shady little run down in Oxted awaits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a break here - cos the next climb up the ridgeline is arduous. Near the top of the ridgeline take care, it's a confusing mess of bridleway and footpaths - you may have to walk your bike right a the top. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Hurst point, the route heads along the Woldingham Valley, with another short sharp climb to Warlingham. There's a welcome break on the tarmac through Whyteleafe before another steep old climb up to the iconic WWII Kenley aerodrome complete with the remains of the air raid shelters and a memorial to those aircrews that didn't return. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRejoin the road for a couple of miles through Old Coulsdon, returning to Coulsdon South Station\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart\/Finish: South Coulsdon \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance: 40 km | 24 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb: 840 m | 2800 ft \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road: 60%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail surface: Natural | Gravel | Cycle Paths | Single Track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Red  - Challenging Climbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Visit \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22 miles:                \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kenleyrevival.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoyal Airforce  Tribute - Kenley \u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Eat \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14 miles:                Numerous Cafe's and pubs in Oxted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for fitter riders with some off-road experience and reasonable fitness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route is best completed on the gravel\/CX bike or a mountain bike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42685027680486,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/products\/TilburstowHill_1.jpg?v=1647445453"},{"product_id":"pilgrimage-to-canterbury","title":"Pilgrimage to Canterbury","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red - Challenging \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMTB, CX, Gravel bike| GPX Route | Natural, Gravel and Single Track | 135 km\/85 miles | 1 or 2 day Bikepacking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1QKnyM-6ChodoAd4pq4w-5YIjemPLUuE\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnless they were keen off-road cyclists, I'm not over sure that's this is the route Chaucer and his gang would have taken - but it's a blast through Kent on some varied and excellent gravel riding. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions?  have a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-about-our-bike-trails-and-cycle-routes\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting at the foot of London Bridge the route winds its way shadowing the Thames towards Deptford when it joins the Ravensbrook path out towards Keston - it's a bit urban here but bear with it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRide through Keston Common and with one last bit of road the route hit the dirt on Bogey Lane and continues rarely off-road up and down wooded comes to Knockholt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiving into the Shoreham on a splendid descent before fording the Darenth and joining Pilgrims Way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the next 30 miles, Pilgrims Way is a mix of gravel sectors interspaced with quiet roads - just go for it - it's fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust past Charing, the route climbs back to the top of the Downs, past Challock into Kings Wood - a beautifully maintained largely downhill section of fire road is a joy to ride. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond Chilham (have a look at the Castle) the route follows the Stour Valley before sneaking into Canterbury itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart:  London Bridge \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Canterbury\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance: 135km | 85miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb: 1370 m | 4500 ft \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road: 50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail surface: Natural | Gravel |  Single Track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Black - Requires expert bike handling skills \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Eat \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e37 miles:                Local Shops in Wrotham \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e48 miles:                Numerous pubs and Cafes in Aylesford \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e68 miles;                Local shops in Charing \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to see\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e59 miles:                Leeds Castle (2 miles off the route at Hollingbourne) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFit strong riders can do this route in a day - it would make a great weekend trip as well - why not consider staying at Leeds Castle - it's about halfway? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route is best completed on a mountain bike but can be completed on a CX\/gravel bike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42757150769382,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/products\/PilgrimagetoCanterbury.jpg?v=1649095709"},{"product_id":"ermine-street","title":"Ermine Street to Hertford","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCX\/Gravel or MTB | GPX Route | Single track | Some hills | 27miles\/ 43 km | 4 to 5 hours  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=100puLOd3O2Jses58wDA927X-tY4x7Y4\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe woods around Broxbourne are just fab - filled with flowing gravelly tracks and trails and make for a fantastic ride! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan to ride the route over a day, stopping in pretty Hertford which is packed to the gunnels with good places to eat and drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDescription\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a starting point of Enfield Lock station, you'll quickly leave east London's suburbia behind, as soon as you enter the Forty Hall Park you've escaped!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRide through Goffs Oak, which sounds nicer than it is btw and into Wormley Woods, which are conversely way nicer than they sound, you'll be following a decent flowing gravel path - what more can you ask for?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun down the Morgan Walk, a fine avenue and into Hertford, which has a charming little castle and a load of cafes and bars. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeading south out of town, you'll pick up Ermine Street, first on the tarmac, then badly maintained tarmac and finally glorious gravel which you follow down to Cheshunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGets a bit wiggle through Cheshunt as you make your way south back to Enfield Chase. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart\/endpoint \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart point: Enfield Lock Railway Station ( close by are Turkey Street, Enfield Chase and Enfield Town)  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnd Point: as above \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to visit \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14  miles:             \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hertfordcastle.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHertford Castle \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Eat \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14 miles:             Loads of eateries in Hertford.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance:   43km | 27 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb:   450m | 1500 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail Surface:  Singletrack, Gravel and Tarmac \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road:  Approx 60% \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuration:  Ride time 4 to 5 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Blue – non-technical, suitable for novices and near novices with reasonable levels of fitness and those looking to progress their riding ability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWARNING - Bridleway through Wormley Woods can be heavy going and quite technical after a load of rain \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\nModerate ride on maintained trails and quiet country lanes, parts can get quite muddy in winter with a few large puddles in extremely wet weather times along Pilgrims Way\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBikes suitable for this ride include off-road bikes, for example, Mountain, gravel and CX bikes as well hybrids and road bikes fitted with all-terrain tyres. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42796400672998,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/products\/ERMINESTREETHertford.jpg?v=1649928739"},{"product_id":"fa-fa-farleigh","title":"Fa Fa Farleigh, an introduction to Gravel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue - Moderate \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny bike | GPX Route | Traffic-free | Cycle paths \u0026amp; trails | Some hills | 30 miles | 3 to 5 hours \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1CyyQF1GMoCOhBrEYDUvCnCZ4HpSDVqg\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve ever wanted to try a bit of the is ‘gravel’ riding stuff everyone is raving about, here’s a jolly intro adventure to try out on Sunday. The area with its quiet country lanes will be well known to local South London club riders, however, I’m sure few of you realise the area is riddled with a labyrinth of bridleways and cyclable paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions?  have a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-about-our-bike-trails-and-cycle-routes\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, try this route, it's non-technical and can be ridden on pretty much any bike, gravel, cx, MTB, hybrid even, on the proviso it remains dry, on a road bike – just leave the carbon wheels at home.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 30 miles\/50kms with about 2100 ft or 650m of climbing, I’d expect a reasonable fit and competent’ish rider to complete the route in about 3 to 4 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo on, have a go, see what all this gravel fuss is about!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart Point:  Dulwich Park \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnd point:  Herne Hill Velodrome \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance: 50km | 30 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb: 650m | 2100 ft \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road: 50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail surface: Natural |Gravel |Woodland Single Track \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuration: 4 - 5 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated average speed: 6\/8 mph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrails: Sections of natural trail combined with compact gravel and cycle paths and quiet roads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Blue – well at the redder end of the blue grade – still a relaxed ride taken at an easy pace, with loads of opportunity to practise MTB\/off-road riding skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to eat \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13.5 miles:          \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewhitebear-fickleshole.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe White Bear\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewhitebear-fickleshole.com\/\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11.5 miles           Franks Café, Unit 2,  Vulcan Way  CR0 9UG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal intro for fitter riders who want to experience Gravel cycling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can do this on a hybrid bike or even a road bike, however, it's more fun when ridden on an MTB or other Gravel\/CX bike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42999116136678,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/products\/PublicBridleway_Googlepost_600x600px.jpg?v=1654794058"},{"product_id":"palace-to-canada-heights","title":"Palace to Canada Heights","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny bike | GPX Route | Traffic-free | Cycle paths \u0026amp; trails | Some hills | 22 miles | 2 to 3 hours \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe height=\"480\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1eIo1hGzQaMIKUVs7nvlBaPllnvU7wa0\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eOK, I admit, here's a route that leads you directly to Canada Heights, one of the venues for a local cyclocross race I've organised. That said, it’s a good route out east and you can easily catch a train back into London from nearby Swanley Railway Station. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eThere are a few caveats on this route - you may, well, to ought to walk your bike through part of Jubilee Country Park and when crossing over and under the railway lines at Petts Wood. Other than that, the bulk of the route is on well-maintained gravel paths and roads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart Point: Crystal Palace Park \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnd Point: Canada Heights \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you don't have a cycle Sat Nav (Garmin\/Wahoo etc) you can use the BikeGPX app on any Android or iPhone - follow the simple and easy instructions at https:\/\/bikegpx.com\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions?  have a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-about-our-bike-trails-and-cycle-routes\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting at the top of Crystal Palace Park, the route park hops its way east, via Beckenham Place and Norman Parks before following an old, almost secret bike route between houses to Jubilee Park. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's where you ought to dismount and walk for about 500 yds through Jubilee Country Park until you join the bike route to Petts Wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights is Hawkswood, an old woodland that leads on to the ruins of Scadbury Manor, worth a quick look. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCross the A20 via the underpass, past Foots Cray and into the meadows aside the River Cray, a sparklingly beautiful chalk stream which is fun to ford...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lane takes you from North Cray up to Joydens Wood, a local MTB hang out and worth exploring more fully before crossing the golf course towards Wilmington, there a few more lumpy bits of tarmac before finally sweeping down under the M25 to arrive at the gates of Canada Heights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart point: Crystal Palace Park  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnd point:  Canada Heights, Swanley \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuration: 2- 3 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance: 21 miles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerrain 50% tarmac 50% gravel trails \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Blue - well maintained easy-riding gravel paths with few hills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ride is a moderately intense physical challenge suitable for regular riders with reasonable levels of fitness and some off-road experience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe majority of the off road route is on well-maintained gravel paths with easy gradients and can be ridden year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRide s suitable for all off-road bikes and hybrids fitted with all-terrain tyres \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43402558701798,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/products\/PalacetoCanadaHeights.jpg?v=1664288737"},{"product_id":"whitstable-rye","title":"Whitstable rye","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue – Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGravel\/CX\/MTB | GPX Bike packing Route | Cycle paths \u0026amp; trails | 117km\/73miles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1qpCRP71XachGbxWarx5Bxrxkgj1munY\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhitstable to Rye or estuary to channel across Kent’s North Downs. It’s a ride of contrasts, starting in regenerated Whitstable with its shingle beach and oysters, the route travels via Canterbury with its inspiring cathedral and the sight of the Thomas Becket murder of 1170.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the Stour Valley before launching southwest across the lumpy North Downs heading towards the Romney Marsh and the English Channel. Ride along the seawall towards the windswept beautiful Dungeness with its acres of shingle, lighthouse and sodding great nuclear power station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t underestimate the last 15 miles, the bridleways are lonely and underused across the Welland Marsh, bleak, empty and quite the right way to get to medieval Rye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the route can be ridden by stronger riders in a day, there’s a load to see and visit and would make a perfect weekend away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the route starts at Whitstable Station, it’s worth spending a half hour riding through the cramped Victorian streets and checking out the beach and fishing port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick up National Cycle Route (NCR) 1 way marked the ‘Crab and Winkle Way’ the nickname of the old railway line the route largely follows towards Canterbury.  If you want to visit the medieval city and cathedral, keep on NCR1 (when you leave, exit the city along the River Stour and you’ll rejoin the route) otherwise the GPX will lead you around the city through the woods before dropping into the Stour Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Wye the route turns to loosely follow the North Downs Way, there are some splendid views across the Romney Marsh before descending a steep bank to Saltwood Castle. Ride through the zoo at Port Lympne, where, if you’re lucky you’ll see giraffes poking their heads above the hedges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo more hills now, the route leads you along the sea wall past Dymchurch, see the views of the sandy beaches that inspired painter Paul Nash’s ‘The Wall’. Gradually sand makes way for shingle and the humungous power station at the tip of Dungeness gradually gets closer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GPX will lead you on a detour to the lighthouse at the tip of Dungeness where there's some good sea swimming to be had.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacktracking slightly, heading towards Lydd the route across the RSPB sanctuary and skirts the army ranges as it heads across the lonely Welland Marsh, finally entering Rye on the route of the old tramway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Action Cycles in Ashford for creating parts of this route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart and End Points \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart: Whitstable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Rye\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Details \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance: 117km | 73 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb: 1250m | 4100 ft \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road: 60%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail surface: Natural |Gravel |Woodland Single Track | Cycle path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMudometer:  medium with some muddy patches in wet weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaces to visit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 miles:          \u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.canterbury.co.uk\/\"\u003eCanterbury\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e56miles:         \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dungeness.org.uk\/\"\u003eDungeness\u003c\/a\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaces to eat \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 miles:          \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thetickledtrout.co.uk\/\"\u003eTickled Trout Wye\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaces to stay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree camp on the d North Down before Saltwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMile 36:           Leave the route here for Folkestone where there’s a wide range of accommodation options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for riders with some off-road experience and reasonable fitness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommend using a MTB or other Gravel\/CX bike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43584231145702,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/products\/WhitstableRye.jpg?v=1671291137"},{"product_id":"verulamium","title":"Verulamium","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMTB CX Gravel bike | GPX Route | Cycle paths \u0026amp; trails | Some hills | 50km\/ 31miles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraddling the M25 with a majority of the route on well-made gravel paths, this is a good all-year ride out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe height=\"480\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1qwCHQVjn2oJqskBEGBDIJp0kjb0z5rA\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is just a decent fun gravel ride, starting at Borehamwood Station (on Thameslink and on the border touch-and-go zone) its easily accessible from all parts of London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDescription\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the road out of Borehamwood heading north towards Shenley to join Hertfordshire's well-maintained bridleway network. There's little in the way of hills on this route, just good old gravel riding. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart\/endpoint \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart \u0026amp; Finish Point: Borehamwood Railway Station \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to visit \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n15 miles:  St Albans, a pretty market town\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Eat \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15 miles:             St Albans \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance:   50km | 31 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb:   440m | 1430 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail Surface:  Natural, Gravel and Tarmac \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road:  Approx 51% \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuration:  Ride time 3½ to 4 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Blue – non-technical, suitable for novices and near novices with reasonable levels of fitness and those looking to progress their riding ability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\nModerate ride on maintained trails and quiet country lanes. The gravel paths in the main are well maintained and suitable for riding all year.\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBikes suitable for this ride include off-road bikes, for example, Mountain, gravel and CX bikes as well hybrids and road bikes fitted with all-terrain tyres. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43642447495398,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/products\/Verulamium.jpg?v=1675548346"},{"product_id":"when-wren-ride","title":"When Wren Ride","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAll Bikes | 26miles\/42 km\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eRide London through the legacy of Sir Christopher Wren, whose buildings helped shape the city after the Great Fire. This easy self-guided route links parks, riverside paths and historic streets while passing several of Wren’s remarkable churches and the magnificent dome of St Paul’s Cathedral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eBeginning beside the Long Water at Hampton Court Palace, the route rolls through Richmond Park, follows the Thames into Chelsea for coffee, and then threads through the energy of central London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eFrom The Mall and the Strand to Fleet Street, riders pass St Clement Danes Church and continue to the great dome of St Paul’s, Wren’s most famous masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003eThe ride finishes through the cobbled lanes of the City, the modern skyline of Canary Wharf, and on to Greenwich, where the Thames, maritime history and a well-earned cream tea await.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003eThe GPX download includes a rider guide highlighting notable landmarks and several of Wren’s architectural masterpieces along the route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRecommended by the London Cycling Campaign as a Summer must-do ride. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1opSoEj_0w6ywMyGL8iDT6DRk7sgZyQw\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDescription\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-key=\"76\"\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"77\"\u003eHere’s a great day on your bike visiting Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpieces in London. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-key=\"78\"\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"79\"\u003eOur ride starts at Hampton Court, a royal palace that is most famous for its Tudor architecture and connections with Henry VIII. Less well known is the baroque palace, designed by our hero, and built for William and Mary in 1689. Err, you’re not going to be able to avoid history on this ride, sorry! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-key=\"80\"\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"81\"\u003eHampton Court is surrounded by parkland, creating a lovely way to ride to Kingston, en route there’s a stop at the end of the Long Water for one of the best vistas of the palace. Ride on through busy Kingston using the excellent network of bike paths and quiet roads into Richmond Park. Join the Tamsin Trail around the park to Roehampton Gate, before crossing Barnes Common and reaching the Thames again at Putney. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-key=\"82\"\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"83\"\u003eYour first view of Chelsea Hospital, home of the famous red-coated Chelsea Pensioner is from the river and it's worth a stop before riding along to the ‘front entrance’.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-key=\"84\"\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"85\"\u003eBack on your bike, past Buckingham Palace (nothing to do with Wren) cross Trafalgar Square and follow London's ancient route along the Strand to the newly pedestrianised Aldwych. Drop into St Brides before heading down Fleet St, and check out the proud old head offices of the national press, it's hard to believe that newspapers were printed in these buildings! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-key=\"84\"\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"85\"\u003eCross the Fleet River climb Ludgate\u003c\/span\u003e and approach the magnificent west façade of St Paul's Cathedral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-key=\"88\"\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"89\"\u003eWith virtually empty roads and loads to discover, riding through the City of London on a Sunday is a cyclist’s dream and no Wren ride worth its salt would miss the Monument, the fantastic monument topped with blazing gilded ball fire, designed by Wren and Hooke, serves not only to mark the site of the inept baker who started the fire of London, but also serves as a static telescope- I assume that was Hooke's part of the design!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-key=\"90\"\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"91\"\u003eLeaving the confines of the City, the route becomes more Dickensian, following cycle paths around St Katherine’s Dock, with great views of Tower Bridge and along the cobbled streets of Wapping High St heading east to join the Thames at Canary Wharf. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-key=\"90\"\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"91\"\u003eAt the southerly tip of the Isle of Dogs, please \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"93\"\u003edon’t rush to the Greenwich foot tunnel, rather ride on through Island Gardens for the best view of the Old Royal Naval Hospital with its colonnades framing the Queen's House.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-key=\"94\"\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"95\"\u003eThen walk through the foot tunnel, and exit right in front of the past Cutty Sark. You may be desperate for that cup of tea, but it's worth walking your bike along the river for the second-best views of the Old Royal Naval College.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter tea take a moment to explore this wonderful building, apart from the colonnades framing Queens House, there’s the Painted Hall, a skittle alley or find the patriotic courtyard!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-key=\"98\"\u003eRide Details.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26 miles\/42 km \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e760 ft | 230 m climb \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40% off-road on well-maintained paths \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy Ride suitable for all types of bikes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"86\" width=\"86\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/Easy_Ride.png?v=1732123807\" alt=\"Bike icon depicting a green or easy Hidden Tracks Cycling Gravel Bike ride\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a fairly flat route on quiet roads and cycle paths suitable for all competent riders who can cycle for 2 hours comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route is suitable for most bikes, off-road, hybrids, Brompton's and all e-Bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43752084668646,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/Wren_Ride_GPX_Product_600_x_600px.jpg?v=1773345175"},{"product_id":"ightham","title":"Ightham","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red - Challenging \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGravel\/CX MTB | GPX Route | Traffic-free | Natural, Gravel and Single Track | 35 km\/22 miles \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable tough little ride along the Greensand Ridge in Kent, passing the stunning Knole House and the romantic Ightham Mote, on some great gravel paths. Warning, the route includes some tough old climbs, so don't under estimate it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe height=\"480\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1Ool7y8Gno9CX4GgJ_2g5wvfuVv2v74Q\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-about-our-bike-trails-and-cycle-routes\"\u003eContact me\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting at Sevenoaks Station (4 trains and hour from London) and climbs through Sevenoaks centre to Knole Park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRide past the splendid Jacobean Knole House through the deer park to join the network paths through the woods to Ightham Mote house, a fairly decent coffee stop attached to a romantic medieval moated manor house.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarry on past on the well made gravel, across a busy road and up the drive of Fairlawne house, before re-joining the bridleway, sneak a peek over the hedge at the Japanese Garden. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRide through Plaxtol which I thought was something you rubbed on an Old Soar, the name of the next village - don't ya just love the names.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a technical climb up into Mereworth Woods which are full of lovely flowing bridleways. Come out out of the wood and join a narrow bridleway towards Ightham Village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts a steep old climb to the top of Oldbury before you cross the A25 to climb again to Seal Chart. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Seal you join the road back to Sevenoaks Station \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart\/Finish: Sevenoaks Railway Station \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance: 35 km | 22 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb: 640 m | 2900 ft \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road: 60%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail surface: Natural | Gravel | Cycle Paths | Single Track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Red  - Challenging in places\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMudometer - Moderate, some mud in the woods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Visit \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5 miles:          \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/visit\/kent\/knole\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKnole House\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5 miles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e:             \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/visit\/kent\/ightham-mote\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIghtham Mote \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8 miles:             \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/visit\/kent\/old-soar-manor\"\u003e Old Soar Manor \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Eat \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15 miles:           \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.georgeanddragon-ightham.co.uk\/\"\u003eThe George \u0026amp; Dragon \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for riders with decent off-road experience and reasonable fitness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route is best completed on the gravel\/CX bike or a mountain bike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43801907691750,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/Ightham.jpg?v=1686346331"},{"product_id":"open-skies-to-cambridge","title":"Open skies to Cambridge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red - Challenging \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGravel\/CX MTB | GPX Route | Traffic-free | Natural, Gravel and Single Track | 122 km\/76 miles \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHere’s a decent bike-packing gravel challenge, London to Cambridge off-road on a wide variety of bridle and byways, finishing off with a memorable fast descent into Cambridge along the Roman Worsted Way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many excellent stretches of gravel, balanced with a few sections, that, let’s say, aren’t that loved by the owners. Parts run aside ploughed fields so this is definitely a dry summer ride.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1NrJV78jYg-_xCyaRMAFSJT1oaY63qNc\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-about-our-bike-trails-and-cycle-routes\"\u003eContact me\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStarting off at Tower Bridge the route follows cobbled Wapping High St to Limehouse before heading northeast to the Olympic Park at Stratford. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnter Epping Forest on the Wanstead Flats and ride the full length of the forest leaving by Gate 1 at Rye Hill just outside Harlow. Ride through Harlow on the bike paths before joining the River Stort navigation to Sawbridgeworth. There’s a decent cafe here- worth stopping for a proper breakfast! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the Hatfield Forest - a glorious 5 miles of parkland riding that’s absolutely nowhere near Hatfield town, circumnavigate Stanstead Airport, which is ugly before riding through the village of Ugley Green, which isn’t.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Newport - which isn’t in Wales, the skies open up as you ride through or around vast fields of corn before climbing the last hill just after Linton. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe approach into Cambridge is one of the best stretches of gravel riding in the southeast, 10 km gentle descent along an old Roman road - it's one to remember. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart: Tower Bridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Cambridge Railway Station \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance: 122 km | 76 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb: 1000 m | 3500 ft \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road: 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail surface: Natural | Gravel | Cycle Paths | Single Track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Red  - Challenging in places\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMudometer - Difficult, stretches aside ploughed fields - definitely a dry Summer ride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Visit \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e39 miles:          \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/visit\/essex-bedfordshire-hertfordshire\/hatfield-forest\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHatfield Forest\u003c\/a\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e70 miles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e:           \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/frrfd.org.uk\/archaeology-and-history\/roman-road\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWorsted Road \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Eat \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e33 miles:           Sawbridge Mills \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for riders with decent off-road experience and reasonable fitness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route is best completed on the gravel\/CX bike or a mountain bike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43866715488486,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/OpenskiestoCambridge_1.jpg?v=1705517513"},{"product_id":"london-to-oxford","title":"London to Oxford","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGPX Gravel Route | London to Oxford | 133km\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level: Blue - Intermediate \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eA fast gravel route from London to Oxford.\u003cbr data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eLong, flowing sections along the Thames Valley, broken up by a single push over the Chilterns before dropping into the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003eOne of the most direct and rideable gravel routes to Oxford, with a downloadable GPX for easy navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003eWhy ride this route\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r90zqc\" data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003e133 km London to Oxford\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nmcs1f\" data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003eFast gravel and riverside sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q15cl\" data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003eOne key climb over the Chilterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1unq299\" data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003eDirect, efficient line to Oxford\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the best gravel routes from London to Oxford, with a GPX file for simple navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1DpcxvJR8QkdG--HbD62R2p0CvKT3XCM\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-about-our-bike-trails-and-cycle-routes\"\u003eContact me\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStarting at Clapham Junction the route follows the Thames towpath to Kew where it crosses the river to pick up the Grand Union Canal at Brentford. The canal effortlessly winds through the endless swathes of suburbia, until reaching the Colne river.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know there’s a nature reserve under the M4\/M25 junction? - neither did I, the area’s reassuringly scruffy, as you ride into Colnbrook, fascinating, look left, and there amidst a scrap yard is a forlorn mill dating from the 1600s. The High Street is, of course, the old Bath Road, so this tatty village at the end of Heathrow’s runway has 2 magnificent coaching inns, the Ostrich is said to be the oldest pub in England. Ask about the grim stories of previous guests being boiled alive! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn, on past, Slough, which isn’t as bad as Betjemen portrays, as Windsor Castle hoves into view with a chance to wave at the King. This part of the ride continues to be flat as the route follows NCR4 around Dorney Lake, the site of the 2012 Olympic rowing events.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Bray the route follows a network of wide sweeping gravel paths, making for some fast exhilarating gravel riding as you make your way to cross the Thames on the picturesque bridges at Sonning. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou reach the first real climb at mile 48 as the path climbs over the rump of the Chilterns to briefly join the Ridgeway near Watlington. From here it’s gentle riding aside fields back into the Thames Valley to re the river ( for a quick swim) south of Oxford.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart: Clapham Junction \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Oxford \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance: 133 km | 83 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb: 715 m | 2300 ft \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road: 60%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail surface: Natural | Gravel | Cycle Paths | Single Track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/ride-grades\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTechnical Grade\u003c\/a\u003e: Red - some challenging sections \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMudometer - Difficult, stretches aside ploughed fields - definitely a dry Summer ride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Visit \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e27 miles:          Windsor Castle   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for riders with decent off-road experience and reasonable fitness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route is best completed on the gravel\/CX bike or a mountain bike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43867679523046,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/All_Souls_Oxford_600_x_600px_1.jpg?v=1725116700"},{"product_id":"in-the-footsteps-of-st-alban","title":"In the footsteps of St Alban","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCX\/Gravel or MTB | GPX Route |  Roads, Cycle paths \u0026amp; trails | 32 miles \/ 32 kms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake advantage of Thameslink and catch a train out to St Albans and enjoy the countryside that’s embarrassingly easy to access from all parts of London, even the deepest grimiest parts of the Sauf! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt’s a gentle romp through woods and open fields, continually stumbling across hidden gems that include Charles II’s secret love nest and the shed in which the WWII Mosquito fighter jet was born.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1utbXx4lp7UAU8RgogMDNQ2Xqu5wXAs8\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDescription\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCatch the train to St Albans (5 per hour from London) decant yourself and head for the Alban bike path, which you follow until it gives up the ghost on the outskirts of St Albans. There’s a bit on the road until you reach the ancient Bricket Wood and you’re off-road in woods and wide bridleways for the foreseeable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkirt London Colney, past the Arsenal FC training grounds, which are very much smarter than the following Watford FC ones until you stumbled across Salisbury Hall an Elizabethan moated manor house with a raunchy history. At one point Charles II and Nell Gwynn’s secret love nest, later the site where de Havilland prototyped the WWII Mosquito fighter plane and later reincarnation as the factory\/plantation that grew the silkworms that produced the late Queen’s Wedding dress and Coronation robes. All this within minutes and Hatfield and the M25 - woozers! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s a reassuringly shabby signpost for the de Havilland Museum - do follow it, its a gem, a field scattered with bits of fuselage, the shop crammed with folk with deep knowledge of aviation history, a shop packed with Airfix kits and a damn good cafe…what more could you ask for? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStruggle through Hatfield before you cross the sandy wastes of Hertfordshire and into Symondshyde Great Wood with its magnificent Scotts Pines standing tall. This wood gives way to Heartfield Wood one of England's new forests, a great collection of meadows and woodland with a labyrinth of rideable gravel paths. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, you drop down into Verularium, the site of the original Roman town and home to the unfortunate Alban. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlban was a conscious fellow who fell in with a Christian priest in a time when such a fellowship wasn’t advisable. The long and short of it is the priest got away and Alban was put to death in his stead, however when Alban was led to his death, across a small river and up a slope, he became thirsty and asked for water, alas, none was forthcoming from the escorting Romans. Nevertheless, upon Alban’s request, at his feet a spring burst forth and he was able to slake his thirst before being beheaded. Once killed his head rolled back down the hill, where it came to rest and yet another spring burst forth with angels and archangels flying around, praising God and saying….enough, enough…..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI like to believe that you follow Alban's footsteps up to the Abbey Cathedral and the medieval city streets. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart\/endpoint \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart point: St Albans City Station  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnd Point: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSt Albans City Station \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to visit \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13 miles:             \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dehavillandmuseum.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ede Havilland Museium\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e31 miles:             \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk\/visit\/verulamium-museum\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVerulamium Museum \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaces to Eat \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13 miles:             de Havilland Museum \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance:   52 km | 32 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb:   470m | 1500 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail Surface:  Natural, Gravel and Tarmac \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road:  Approx 60% \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Blue – non-technical, suitable for novices and near novices with reasonable levels of fitness and those looking to progress their riding ability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\nModerate ride on maintained mainly all-weather trails and quiet country lanes.\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBikes suitable for this ride include off-road bikes, for example, Mountain, gravel and CX bikes, In the summer, hybrids and road bikes fitted with all-terrain tyres will be fine. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43869088284902,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/InthefootstepsofAlban.jpg?v=1692388080"},{"product_id":"drovers-road-to-winchester","title":"Drover's road to Winchester","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red - Challenging \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGravel\/CX MTB | GPX Route | Gravel, Single Track and minor roads  | 128 km\/80 miles \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDrover's roads or droves are roads that were used to drive livestock from one place or another and can be very ancient paths. This ride to Winchester takes advantage of these long uninterrupted stretches of by-way, as well following more traditional bridleways with some more technical sandy trails. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route heads through the Surrey Hills ANOB, before following the Wey Valley towards Alton where it joins a network of ancient Drovers roads descending into the Ichen Valley.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"480\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1PQT4ayqK7bnWRmOqnDTeddc-XcX1lJI\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-about-our-bike-trails-and-cycle-routes\"\u003eContact me\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeading off from Clapham Junction Station, the route makes a beeline to Berrylands where it leaves the roads and follows the Hogsmill river out towards Ashstead Common and Leatherhead. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom here you cross the chalk downs to reach the first summit at Ranmore Common. From here there's a delicious steady fast descent to just beyond Newlands Corner. Take this section with gusto, it's probably one of the best pieces of gravel riding you'll get in the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin the sandy bridleways that skirt Guildford to the south, there's a great opportunity for a dip at St Catherine's Bridge as you join the North Down Way. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTidy woodland paths bring you to Alton the final summit of the ride, you'll enjoy the fast-flowing Ox Drovers way as it descends in the Alre valley, famous for growing watercress. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart: Clapham Junction Railway Station \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Winchester Cathedral \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance: 122 km | 76 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb: 1480 m | 4900 ft \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road: 60%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail surface: Gravel | Cycle Paths | Single Track | Minor Roads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Red  - Challenging in places\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMudometer - Moderate - sandy sections around Guildford and some horse churned bridleways - best ridden late Spring to early Autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWhere to eat\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarley Mow - Tilford Green 67km - Large bike friendly pub on a classic English Village B Green - busy on Sundays. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for riders with decent off-road experience and reasonable fitness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route is best completed on the gravel\/CX bike or a mountain bike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eUpdates \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMay 2025 - diversion from Easton to Winchester - Cycle route closed to redevelopment \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMay 2025 - Donkey Pub closed - alternative Barley Mow in Tilsford. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43888911679718,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/Drover_sroadtoWinchester_1.jpg?v=1705517350"},{"product_id":"kentish-contrasts","title":"Kentish Contrasts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Red - Challenging \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGravel\/CX MTB | GPX Route | Gravel, Single Track and minor roads  | 68 km \/ 42 miles \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI couldn’t think of a sensible name for this one, but I’ve been longing to explore this diverse much-maligned part of Kent for many years. It's just a weird route of contrasts, sultry salt marshes, prim orchards, Napoleanoic canals, abandoned forts, Victorian guided missiles and wild horses. The ride starts and ends at Ebbsfleet (no longer) International Station, a ghostly complex amidst acres of empty car parks and roundabouts whose only saving grace is that it is only 20 minutes from St Pancras. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe riding is as varied as the countryside, the aforementioned pan flat salt marshes of the estuary contrasting with rugged rubbly testing byways as you head up the to the North Downs ridge. Then of course you have the plunge down the scrap slope and the beastly climb back up…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt's a testing route, bordering a black grade, so not for the faint-hearted, but it’s worth the effort, with challenging riding and fascinating history, so take the train out and see for yourself. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAny questions? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-about-our-bike-trails-and-cycle-routes\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eContact me\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1Pj_y9-uiPFOgquHP71QxuuQyAmSK90M\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEbbsfleet Station, you can’t but help wonder how the planners got this bit of Kent so wrong, with acres of empty parking and the disused Eurostar terminal - but, hey, not our concern. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGravesend isn’t as grim as you’d expect, eschew the beach as you ride around the original basin of the Medway and Thames Canal, one of those almost forgotten relics of the Napoleonic Wars, built to provide a secure route for munitions ships bound for Chatham naval yards. Join the towpath and head out into the wilds of Magwitch territory, after a couple of miles turn sharp left and join a concrete road out to Shornmead Fort - yes another remnant of London’s Napoleonic defences. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the shoreline on a broad gravel track until you reach a derelict finger post detailing pointing to a footpath that again follows the coast towards Cliffe Fort, yet another defensive block, today cunningly incorporated into an aggregate wharf. Before you get to the fort, you’ll come across the remains of a Brennan steerable torpedo station. These odd-looking rails head out to sea are the launch pads of this Victorian wire-guided missile system. Similar were installed around the Empire to defend critical locations, like London, Hong Kong, Malta and the Isle of White - never expected to find that one on this ride…\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRide on (possibly walk as you are on a footpath here) until you reach the gravel paths that run around the bird reserve and ultimately lead you off the marshes and through the orchards around Cliffe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake time to enjoy the flowing path through Cobham Park, before tackling the, in places, quite technical byways leading you to the chalk ridge, before plunging to join Pilgrims Way at the foot of the escarpment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt’s a monster climb (or 5-minute bike push) back to the ridgeline, but at least you know it's pretty much downhill from here on, following a series of byways and quiet lanes to Cyclopark and eventually back to Ebbsfleet Station. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: There is a ½ mile-ish section on a footpath between miles 9 and 10 - you ought to push your bike on this section. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStart and finish: Ebbsfleet International Station\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDistance: 68 km | 42 miles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClimb: 750 m | 2500 ft \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePercentage off-road: 70%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrail surface: Gravel | Cycle Paths | Single Track | Minor Roads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTechnical Grade: Red  - Challenging in places\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMudometer - Moderate - Several muddy sections - avoid when wet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for riders with decent off-road experience and reasonable fitness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route is best completed on the gravel\/CX bike or a mountain bike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43899036041446,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/Kentishcontrasts.jpg?v=1695051193"},{"product_id":"epic-epping-gravel","title":"Epic Epping Gravel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Green - Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll bikes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e| GPX Route | Gravel | 21 km \/ 13 miles \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOK, hands up, I was shown this route by Josh Buckingham when leading a gravel skills session, but it needs to be included in the route collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eImagine an almost near-perfect, wide,  100% all-weather gravel path that’s totally legit to ride on, one that includes some decent descents, leg-burning ascents and loads of flowing trails on London’s doorstep, and this is it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe height=\"480\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1kclfEX9tXrN8m3awmbozjwMaAYRn9gg\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAny questions? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-about-our-bike-trails-and-cycle-routes\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eContact me\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eRide Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart at Chingford Railway Station, turn right and the fun starts, there’s little to say other than if you want to cane this route, do it mid-week either very early or late as it can get busy with other riders and dog walkers, otherwise, take a picnic it makes for an enjoyable gentle ride out in the woods. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStart and End Points \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStart and finish: Chingford Railway Station\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRide Details \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDistance: 21 km | 13 miles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClimb: 260 m | 860 ft \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePercentage off-road: 95%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrail surface: Gravel paths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTechnical Grade: Green, suitable for beginners \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMudometer - Great all-weather\/all-season route  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIdeal for all riders regardless of fitness and skill level. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSuitable for all bikes with all-terrain tyres. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43908241522918,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/EpicEppingGravel_1.jpg?v=1705517132"},{"product_id":"explore-london","title":"Explore London","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green - Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Bikes | GPX Route | 19miles 30km | Quiet roads and bike paths \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1Jo_c4ZypZmw8Gz1UqW_G2oxUj5YuSCU\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick web search shows London is consistently the 3rd most visited city in the World, visitors flock in a see the sights but how many Londoners take time out to visit their home town?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a ride I created for the London Cycling Campaign and is a great winter ride when the trails and bridleways are a muddy morass.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 20-mile circular bike is a fascinating tour of the capital using a network of cycleways, traffic-free paths and quiet roads. Ride through the medieval City and the heart of the UK’s financial might, discover the repurposed remains of Britain's imperial trading past before heading through the stews of Tudor London. Cross the river into the heart of government and the seat of the modern Monarchy, complete with its pomp and circumstance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route passes the sights that draw millions from across the globe and you’ll encounter many other less well-known sights and oddities that make London the fascinating city that we inhabitants rarely visit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a day off to do this ride, it's not about distance or speed, take a lock with you and stop and ferret about a bit, there’s something unexpected at every turn. It's very possible that you’ll be distracted by some museum, pub, restaurant or magnificent building and run out of time...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an all-weather route, the majority of which is on traffic-free or segregated cycleways, quiet roads and shared paths in parks. There are some busy junctions which, if preferred, can be crossed on foot using the controlled crossing lights.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick web search shows London is consistently the 3rd most visited city in the World, visitors flock in a see the sights but how many Londoners take time out to visit their home town?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 20-mile circular bike is a fascinating tour of the capital using a network of cycleways, traffic-free paths and quiet roads. Ride through the medieval City and the heart of the UK’s financial might, discover the repurposed remains of Britain's imperial trading past before heading through the stews of Tudor London. Cross the river into the heart of government and the seat of the modern Monarchy, complete with its pomp and circumstance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route passes the sights that draw millions from across the globe and you’ll encounter many other less well-known sights and oddities that make London the fascinating city that we inhabitants rarely visit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a day off to do this ride, it's not about distance or speed, take a lock with you and stop and ferret about a bit, there’s something unexpected at every turn. It's very possible that you’ll be distracted by some museum, pub, restaurant or magnificent building and run out of time...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an all-weather route, the majority of which is on traffic-free or segregated cycleways, quiet roads and shared paths in parks. There are some busy junctions which, if preferred, can be crossed on foot using the controlled crossing lights.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart\/Finish: Blackfriars Station\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance: 30 km | 19 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb: 120 m | 390 ft \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road: 10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail surface: Quiet roads| Cycleways | Gravel \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Green  - Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMudometer - All seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn easy flat ride suitable for most riders and families \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for all bikes \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44286468096230,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/Explore_London.jpg?v=1740694563"},{"product_id":"watery-way","title":"Watery Way","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green - Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Bikes | GPX Route | Natural, Gravel and Single Track | 26 km\/16 miles \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1zb8TjBPlXpXYQk-j6In63GsK2igGtPY\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePan flat 22 miles of tracks and trails winding through old pits and along canals, this is definitely one for a scorching day with loads of shady spots for some illicit free swimming. Discover some pretty cool graffiti, have a pint in the oldest pub in England and uncover its grisly past! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake it slow and enjoy, but be warned, there are a few stretches of footpath where you ought to wheel your bike. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions?  have a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-about-our-bike-trails-and-cycle-routes\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake advantage of the Lizzie Line, bike-friendly and frequent, and catch a train to Iver. Leave the station and ride up to the Slough Arm of the Grand Union Canal before joining the Coln Valley Trail up Trout Lane on to Ford Lane - I wonder how many watery terms I cram into this short write-up? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt gets a bit suburban here until you reach the River Pinn (yup, I'd never realised there was such a stream either) and the lovely-sounding Celandine Way which dumps you out at the significantly less lovely Tesco Car Park. Fear not, another Trout Lane leads you to perhaps what is my favourite bit of London wasteland at Thorney, at one stage it must have been a site of major industry, now it's an overgrown seemingly forgotten patch of wildlife. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook out for the graffiti as you ride under the Great Western main line and onto the Golf course. Use common sense when crossing this, it is a bridleway but the route isn't that clear, so use your common sense, head in the general direction and be wary of flying golf balls. You'll be dumped out on Thornley Mill Road \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCross Harmondsworth Moor and take care as you cross the A4 Colnbrook bypass, and ride through the incongruous Heathrow Airport biodiversity site, a patch of noisy wilderness with planes passing inches above your head - well almost. It's a very odd place to ride across! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow aside the M25 - yup, this really is an odd route, there's a footpath that leads you to Staines's ancient Lammas lands after which you'll meet the Thames proper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCross Staines Bridge to join the tow path that leads under the M25 to the Wraysbury gravel pits and the banks of the Colnbrook which you follow in the village. Conbrook is an overlooked gem at the end of the runway, the HIgh Steet boasts rows of Georgian buildings and 2 almost complete coaching inns dating from the time when the high street was part of the main turnpike road to Bristol. Stop in England's 'oldest' Inn the Ostrich, learnt about its particularly grisly past. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you rejoin the Coln Brook, look out for the beautiful old mill house on your left before you cross the A4. ride around a scruffy field full of sad-looking horses before crossing the M4 and arriving back in Iver. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart\/Finish: Iver Railway Station \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance: 32 km | 22 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb: 140 m | 400 ft \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road: 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail surface: Natural | Gravel | Cycle Paths | Single Track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Green  - Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMudometer - All seasons, well-made gravel paths \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Eat \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e miles:            \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ostrichcolnbrook.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOstrich Pub Colnbrook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn easy flat ride suitable for most riders \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn summer the route can be completed on any bike fitted with all-terrain tyres \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44351225888998,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/WateryWay_2.jpg?v=1709401532"},{"product_id":"mardyke","title":"Mardyke","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Blue - Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll bikes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e| GPX Route | Gravel | 52 km \/ 32 miles \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a surprisingly good route, I admit, it looks a tad grim on the map, however, don't let that put you off, it's a great ride on surprisingly well-made gravel with some amazing fast-flowing descents, well worth the trek out there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1-hZ7qgabPM2EFgShrVEWfckR7Q8PkR0\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAny questions? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us-about-our-bike-trails-and-cycle-routes\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eContact me\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eRide Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart at the modest classic 1930's styled Harold Wood Station (on the Lizzie Line) and in minutes you're deep in the woods and history on Tylers Common- remember the peasants' revolt 1381? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow on past Warley, through Donkey Wood, Kents Wood, then head yonder over Scrub Hill till you get to Jury Hill, Pidgeon Mount till Cockridden Farm - don't you love the names? This section is on beautifully prepared gravel paths, fairly undulating and fast, it's an exhilarating ride. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin the main road and ride through West Horndean before joining the Mardyke, an underwhelming drainage ditch that runs south towards the Dartford Crossing and Thames across lonely, and when I rode it, headwind swept farmland. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route winds under the M2\/A13 junction before running aside the M25 into a patchwork of nearly established woods, all interconnected with bike-friendly gravel paths that eventually lead you into Upminister. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoring bit through Upminister - if the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/upminstertithebarn.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eUpminister Tythe Barn 'Museum of Nostalgia\u003c\/a\u003e' is open, it's well worth a look, fascinating collection of, well, stuff the only word for it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry this route - it's fun, avoid winter cos the Mardyde is muddy and bleak, but its a great Summer ride out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStart and End Points \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStart and finish: Harold Wood  Railway Station\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRide Details \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDistance: 52 km | 32 miles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClimb: 390 m | 1270 ft \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePercentage off-road: 63%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrail surface: Gravel paths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTechnical Grade: Blue, riders need some off-road experience \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMudometer - Summer and dry months - the Mardyke can be a slog in wet weather. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eReasonable strenuous, riders should be able to ride a couple of hours at a steady pace \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSuitable for all off-road bikes - gravel, mountain or cyclocross bikes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44739357278438,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/Mardyke.jpg?v=1713645203"},{"product_id":"worth-it","title":"Worth it.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Challenging \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMTB CX Gravel bike | GPX Route | Cycle paths \u0026amp; trails | Some hills | 110km\/ 70miles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"304\" data-start=\"130\"\u003eHead down south across the North Downs to Reigate and beyond to pick up the Worth Way near Three Bridges, then follow a series of gravel tracks and single-track bridleways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"542\" data-start=\"306\"\u003eFollow the Worth Way, a converted railway line, for 3 miles before turning right and heading north towards London. 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UIT covers a mixture of terrain and includes some parts that will require a level of off road skill . \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote - there are sections of this route (mainly Redhill Common) where cycling is frowned upon, please be polite. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart\/endpoint \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart \u0026amp; Finish Point: Streatham Common Station \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePlaces to Eat \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e57 km:             Crawley Down - Durman Turkish Restaurant \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance:   110km | 70 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimb:   1100m | 3600 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail Surface:  Natural, Gravel and Tarmac \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercentage off-road:  65%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Grade: Red \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/Challenging_Ride.png?v=1731689808\" alt=\"Icon of cycle riding up hill surrounded by red border, indicating a Hidden Tracks Cycling Challenging or red grade ride or Gravel GPX Route.\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChallenging (50-90km)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA longer ride suitable for most 'Club' level riders competent riding off-road.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoutes will be on bridleways and gravel paths with some steeper climbs. descents, roots and other features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for MTB, gravel, cyclocross bikes and off-road e-bikes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for MTB's, Gravel and cyclocross bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55571218858365,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/Worth_it.jpg?v=1742592674"},{"product_id":"boundary-ride-1-rainham-to-harold-wood-gravel-route-london","title":"Boundary Ride #1.  Rainham to Harold Wood.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eMarshes, concrete barges and the edge of everything.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 36 km ride through the wildest, strangest corridor in outer East London. Most people know Rainham only as something the train passes through. This ride starts there on purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou leave the station and the city falls away faster than you'd expect. Within a kilometre you're on open marshland, the Thames broad and grey to your right, reed beds hissing in the wind, iron sculptures rising from the mud. From that point the route traces a surprisingly continuous thread of nature, history and quiet weirdness north through Purfleet, under the M25, through ancient woodland and out the other side at Harold Wood. It doesn't feel like London. It doesn't feel like Essex either. It feels like somewhere in between — which is exactly what it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eRide Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy (Green)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 km \/ 22 miles\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravel, singletrack, cycle paths and quiet roads\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBike:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravel, cyclocross or MTB\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e GPX route file and downloadable ride guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eThe Route\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRainham is older than it looks. A Saxon settlement beside the Thames, it grew around farming and river trade long before London reached it. The 12th-century church still stands. A handful of old cottages survive among the terraces. Then the route drops to the marshes and the centuries start to blur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve was an army firing range within living memory. Now it's managed by the RSPB and home to lapwings, marsh harriers and short-eared owls in winter. The Marshland Café at the visitor centre is worth a stop — good coffee, big windows over the wetlands, and a view that takes some explaining to anyone who thought this corner of Essex was just motorway and retail parks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTurning inland, the route skirts the Purfleet Garrison Magazine, passes a quiet Gurkha Memorial almost hidden in the grasses, then joins the Mardyke Way — a green corridor running beneath the M25 where horses graze under the concrete stilts. From there it's Belhus Woods, Cely Woods, the Ingrebourne Valley and the long, flowing trails of Pages Wood before Harold Wood brings the ride to a close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eThe Diver, the Barges and the Humorous Gravestones\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe centrepiece of the marshes section is \u003cstrong\u003eThe Diver\u003c\/strong\u003e — officially titled \u003cem\u003eThe Diver: Regeneration\u003c\/em\u003e, a 15-foot steel sculpture by John Kaufman made from galvanised bands and 3,000 bolts. At high tide it disappears beneath the Thames. At low tide it re-emerges from the mud like an industrial sea spirit. It is one of the more extraordinary things you will ride past anywhere on the Boundary Rides series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNearby sit the \u003cstrong\u003econcrete barges\u003c\/strong\u003e — half-sunken wartime relics built for the D-Day landings but never used in combat. 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It's already happening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarold Wood Station\u003c\/strong\u003e arrives almost too soon. With a bit of Essex mud on your tyres and marsh air still in your jacket, it's easy to feel you've travelled much further than the map suggests. Thirty-six kilometres. Several centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1X3Udah_A1bE02bD2N2Faj_sjMJdwjHw\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhat are Boundary Rides\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA series of easy-going adventures exploring the edge of London, one gravel path at a time. Each route covers 20 to 40 kilometres, starting and finishing at railway stations within TfL's Zone 6, and each one links together the hidden corners, green spaces, and unexpected stories that make London's outer limits so fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStart: Rainham Station\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFinish: Harold Wood Station\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDistance: 36 km | 22 miles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClimb: 250 m | 820 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePercentage off-road: 70%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrail surface: Gravel | Cycle Paths | Single Track | Minor Roads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTechnical Grade: Green - Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMudometer - Good - largely on all weather gravel paths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" alt=\"Bike icon depicting a green or easy Hidden Tracks Cycling Gravel Bike ride\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/Easy_Ride.png?v=1732123807\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eEasy (20-40 km)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect a gentle ride ridden at an easy pace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith few or no hills on well-maintained gravel paths, bike lanes and shared-use paths. These rides are suitable for riders who can pedal for about an hour without stopping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for off road bikes or in summer a hybrid fitted with all terrain tyres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about our grades \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/ride-grades\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis route is best completed on a gravel, cyclocross or mountain bike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57158520439165,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/Boundary_Rides_-_Rainham_to_Harold_Wood_1.jpg?v=1760338391"},{"product_id":"boundary-ride-2-harold-wood-to-enfield-lock-gravel-route-london","title":"Boundary Ride #2. Harold Wood to Enfield Lock.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eRoyal villages, giant redwoods and the last Anglo-Saxon king.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 37 km ride that climbs out of Harold Wood into one of the highest and most unexpectedly rural corners of outer London, then drops through Epping Forest and follows the River Lee Navigation to Enfield Lock. This is the ride that surprises people most. They expect suburbs. They get ancient woodland, a California redwood avenue and a medieval abbey where England's last Anglo-Saxon king is buried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes about twenty minutes from Harold Wood station before the city properly dissolves. After that it stays rural for a long time. Ridge-top lanes, forest trails, open river valley. The kind of riding that makes the return train feel like a minor inconvenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eRide Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy (Green)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37 km \/ 23 miles\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravel, singletrack, cycle paths and quiet roads\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBike:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravel, cyclocross or MTB\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e GPX route file and downloadable ride guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eThe Route\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ride climbs almost immediately from Harold Wood toward Havering-atte-Bower, a hilltop village at around 100 metres above sea level, with wide views across the Thames basin on clear days. The name comes from a royal palace once located here, a favourite retreat of Edward the Confessor in the 11th century. Nothing of the palace survives, but the village green, ancient trees and quiet lanes echo something older than the suburban sprawl visible in the distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Havering Country Park the route descends to the River Roding, one of London's lesser-known rivers, slow and green, threading unnoticed between towns. Herons stand motionless in the shallows. The river once powered mills supplying flour and paper to the capital. Now it's a quiet corridor connecting the ridge to the forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEpping Forest proper begins at the southern edge. 2,400 hectares of ancient oak and hornbeam, protected since Henry VIII and opened as public land by Act of Parliament in 1878. Broad gravel paths run under dense canopy, the light filtering green, the ground smelling of leaf mould and rain. The forest emerges at Waltham Abbey, the route joins the Lee Navigation, and a long, flat towpath carries you the final kilometres to Enfield Lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eWaltham Abbey, King Harold and the Lee-Enfield Rifle\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo pieces of history frame the end of this ride, and both are worth knowing before you arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaltham Abbey\u003c\/strong\u003e dates to the 11th century and was one of the great monastic churches of medieval England. It is, according to tradition, the burial place of \u003cstrong\u003eKing Harold II\u003c\/strong\u003e, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, killed at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The church that stands today is largely Norman, its grounds still holding fragments of medieval masonry. A flat grave slab in the churchyard is marked simply: \u003cem\u003eHarold Rex\u003c\/em\u003e. It's a quiet and slightly extraordinary thing to cycle past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA few kilometres further north, \u003cstrong\u003eEnfield Lock\u003c\/strong\u003e was home to the \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Small Arms Factory\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the Lee-Enfield rifle was designed and manufactured. The factory produced weapons used in both World Wars. Its buildings now stand converted to homes and workshops beside the canal, the lock gates unchanged, the name on the map the only obvious clue to what happened here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eThe Wellingtonia Avenue\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the forest and the abbey, there is the avenue. Havering Country Park contains a row of \u003cstrong\u003egiant redwoods\u003c\/strong\u003e, known in Britain as Wellingtonias, planted in the late 19th century along a formal carriage drive. They rise like cathedral columns, 30 or 40 metres tall, casting long shadows over the gravel track beneath. The air smells faintly of resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey are native to California. They should not be here. They are completely here, and riding under them is one of the more quietly surreal moments on the entire Boundary Rides series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lee Navigation delivers you to Enfield Lock on a long, flat towpath. Willows trail in the water, narrowboats sit moored at intervals, the canal entirely unbothered by the fact that London is twenty minutes away by train. It's the kind of riding that lets everything slow down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnfield Lock station\u003c\/strong\u003e sits just off the towpath. Thirty-seven kilometres, a royal village, a redwood avenue, a haunted forest, a buried king and a rifle factory. Not bad for a Tuesday evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1ljWkchuyOClQTnhzZfhodUOuxEIjDqk\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhat are Boundary Rides\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA series of easy-going adventures exploring the edge of London, one gravel path at a time. Each route covers 20 to 40 kilometres, starting and finishing at railway stations within TfL's Zone 6, and each one links together the hidden corners, green spaces, and unexpected stories that make London's outer limits so fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStart: Harold Wood Station (Elizabeth Line)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFinish: Enfield Lock Station (National Rail)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDistance: 37 km | 23 miles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClimb: 450 m | 1,476 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePercentage off-road: 50%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrail surface: Gravel | Cycle Paths | Single Track | Minor Roads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTechnical Grade: Green - Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMudometer - Good - largely on all weather gravel paths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" alt=\"Bike icon depicting a green or easy Hidden Tracks Cycling Gravel Bike ride\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/Easy_Ride.png?v=1732123807\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eEasy (20-40 km)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect a gentle ride ridden at an easy pace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith few or no hills on well-maintained gravel paths, bike lanes and shared-use paths. These rides are suitable for riders who can pedal for about an hour without stopping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for off road bikes or in summer a hybrid fitted with all terrain tyres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about our grades \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/ride-grades\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis route is best completed on a gravel, cyclocross or mountain bike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57202541986173,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/BoundaryRides-RainhamtoHaroldWood_2.jpg?v=1760903866"},{"product_id":"wormley-woods-and-more","title":"Wormley Woods and more","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Red - Challenging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGravel\/CX MTB | GPX Route \u0026amp; Ride Guide | Gravel, Single Track and minor roads  | 37 km \/ 22 miles \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"388\"\u003eRoll out from Highbury \u0026amp; Islington, weaving through a chain of North London parks before picking up the Pymmes Brook Trail. The city fades fast as you join Hertfordshire’s smooth, fast bridleways, flowing north toward the upper River Lee near Hatfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eCut back through the brilliant Wormley Woods for a hit of proper red-grade off-road riding, then drop into Enfield to meet the New River Path. A calm run south links you onto the Lee Navigation for an easy, scenic return before the New River guides you back to Highbury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"480\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=141x0Xv2gnTKr8b9woDoM5rwpYD5J-Y0\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide description  \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"406\"\u003eRolling out from Highbury \u0026amp; Islington, pass a the smart terraces over looking Highbury Fields, the route park hops north before joining the Pymms Brook trail and finally reaching gravel at Arkright Lane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"670\"\u003ePrepare for a series of fast rides on  Hertfordshire’s\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ewell-kept bridleways as you head ever northwards towards Hatfield and the upper reaches of the River Lee. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eFrom there, the character changes completely as you dive into Wormley Woods. Tight trails, shifting light and a few roots - it's one of my favorite trails to ride, you'll see why when you ride there. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eDropping back toward Enfield, things mellow out again. The route joins the new path along the New River, a misnomer for a canal started in 1609 to bring water into the capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eA final push along the Lee Navigation to Tottenham beofre joining that new old river for the final time to arrive back at Highbury and Islington Station.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStart\/Finish: Highbury and Islington \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDistance: 88 km | 54 miles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClimb: 760 m | 2500 ft \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePercentage off-road: 60%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrail surface: Gravel | Cycle Paths | Single Track | Minor Roads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTechnical Grade: Green  - Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMudometer - Good - largely on all weather gravel paths \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Highlights\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban to Wild Transition: Leave Highbury via a string of North London parks, then drop onto the Pymmes Brook Trail — a leafy, peaceful start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry Flow: Power onto well-maintained Hertfordshire bridleways and cruise toward the upper Lee near Hatfield.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWormley Woods: Dive into your favourite woodland with twists, roots, and that raw, immersive red-grade feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterway Finale: Follow the elegant New River Path into Enfield, then ride the Lee Navigation before looping back into Highbury.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVaried Terrain: Expect a mix of urban park paths, towpaths, woodland trails and bridleways — keeps the ride dynamic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/Challenging_Ride.png?v=1731689808\" alt=\"Icon of cycle riding up hill surrounded by red border, indicating a Hidden Tracks Cycling Challenging or red grade ride or Gravel GPX Route.\" width=\"91\" height=\"91\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChallenging (50-90km)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA longer ride suitable for most 'Club' level riders competent riding off-road.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoutes will be on bridleways and gravel paths with some steeper climbs. descents, roots and other features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for MTB, gravel, cyclocross bikes and off-road e-bikes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about our grades \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/ride-grades\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride? \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route is best completed on the gravel\/CX bike or a mountain bike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57399095001469,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/WormleyWoodsandmore.jpg?v=1763309365"},{"product_id":"boundary-ride-4-mill-hill-broadway-to-west-ruislip-gravel-route-london","title":"Boundary Ride #4. Mill Hill Broadway to West Ruislip","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eAncient boundaries, Metroland crescents and a wood named after a madwoman.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 30 km ride across London's northwest edge that stays off-road for nearly three quarters of its length. Both stations are on the TfL network, the terrain is unmistakably proper off-road, and the landscape manages to feel rural, strange and historically layered in roughly equal measure. This is the ride in the series most likely to make you stop and look at a place name on the map and wonder how it got there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe route leaves Mill Hill Broadway, picks up the ancient line of Grims Dyke, climbs to the wide views of Stanmore Common, drops through Metroland suburbs into woodland singletrack, passes a miniature steam railway and a wood named after a local eccentric, follows the River Pinn to its meadows, and finishes at West Ruislip. It covers a lot of ground quietly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eRide Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy (Green)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 km \/ 19 miles\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravel, singletrack, bridleways and quiet roads\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBike:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravel, cyclocross or MTB\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e GPX route file and downloadable ride guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eThe Route\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMill Hill Broadway station sits beneath a motorway flyover. It is not a glamorous start. Within ten minutes that is entirely forgotten. The Edgware Way cyclepath carries you clear of the traffic and into the first woodland, where the surface softens to gravel and then to soil and the city falls away at a rate that continues to surprise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrims Dyke rises ahead, a long linear earthwork running from Stanmore to Pinner. Its origins are uncertain, possibly Iron Age, possibly Roman, but its purpose was clear. It marked territory, defined control and separated one landscape from another. Long before boroughs or postcodes, features like this shaped how land was understood and defended. It is moss-soft and fern-lined now, absorbed quietly into the city's green fabric. Riding alongside it, you are following a boundary that once mattered deeply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe climb to Stanmore Common rewards with one of the finest viewpoints anywhere on the Boundary Rides series. Wembley Stadium's arch sits clearly on the southern horizon. Harrow-on-the-Hill rises to the east like a miniature citadel. Further away, the faint outlines of the City and Canary Wharf mark where the ride began. From there the route drops through Metroland, threads the woodland paths of Haste Hill, follows the River Pinn through its willowed meadows and works its way to West Ruislip through the outer woods of Ruislip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eWhomsoever Lane, Delta Gain and the Names of the Ride\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis ride has some of the best place names anywhere on the Boundary Rides series. Whomsoever Lane wanders with quiet confidence through oak and birch. Merry Hill Road feels light and cheerful. Delta Gain sounds more like a Cold War codeword than a suburban cul-de-sac. By the Wood is a bus stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey are not accidents. These names are fragments of old England, preserved in the street index long after the landscapes that produced them have changed beyond recognition. Riding through them feels like rolling through a glossary of a place that no longer quite exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMetroland adds its own layer. Built in the 1920s and 30s to lure Londoners toward clean air and gardens, the red-tiled roofs, curved bay windows and stained-glass porches still line the streets here. Suburbia sold as countryside. Riding through it, that original promise still lingers, just about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eMad Bess's Wood\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond Haste Hill lies Mad Bess's Wood, named after a figure of local folklore. Little is known for certain about Mad Bess. Stories describe her as a wild and eccentric woman who roamed these woods laughing, singing and sometimes shouting at passers-by. Whether she was unwell or simply free-spirited, her name has survived everything the city has thrown at this corner of northwest London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wood feels delightfully untamed. Narrow paths, overhanging branches, damp hollows where dragonflies hover in summer. It is a good place to be on a bike and a good name to carry home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe final stretch runs through the outer woods and fields of Ruislip before delivering you almost directly to West Ruislip station, tyres carrying whatever the season has left on the trails. In summer that is dust. In winter it is mud. Both are appropriate for a ride this thoroughly off-road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWest Ruislip station\u003c\/strong\u003e is on the Central line, with direct services into central London. Thirty kilometres, an ancient earthwork, a wartime boundary, a miniature railway, a madwoman's wood and one of the better views in outer London. Not a bad way to spend a morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1Z6imkFhavL2THyZUhbUR-LyFrJO1pwA\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhat are Boundary Rides\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA series of easy-going adventures exploring the edge of London, one gravel path at a time. Each route covers 20 to 40 kilometres, starting and finishing at railway stations within TfL's Zone 6, and each one links together the hidden corners, green spaces, and unexpected stories that make London's outer limits so fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStart: Mill Hill Broadway Station (Thameslink)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFinish: West Ruislip Station (Central line)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDistance: 30 km | 19 miles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClimb: 420 m | 1,378 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePercentage off-road: 72%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrail surface: Gravel | Bridleways | Single Track | Minor Roads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTechnical Grade: Green - Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMudometer - Some sections become muddy and difficult in wet conditions. Best attempted on a gravel, cyclocross or mountain bike when riding after rain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" alt=\"Bike icon depicting a green or easy Hidden Tracks Cycling Gravel Bike ride\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/Easy_Ride.png?v=1732123807\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eEasy (20-40 km)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect a gentle ride ridden at an easy pace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith few or no hills on well-maintained gravel paths, bike lanes and shared-use paths. These rides are suitable for riders who can pedal for about an hour without stopping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for off road bikes or in summer a hybrid fitted with all terrain tyres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about our grades \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/ride-grades\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis route is best completed on a gravel, cyclocross or mountain bike. In wet conditions a hybrid or road bike is not recommended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57658640204157,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/Boundary_Rides_-_Rainham_to_Harold_Wood.jpg?v=1767367167"},{"product_id":"boundary-ride-3-enfield-lock-to-mill-hill-broadway-gravel-route-london","title":"Boundary Ride #3. Enfield Lock to Mill Hill Broadway","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eWaterways, rewilded estates and a secret wartime listening post.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 27 km ride across the upper edge of North London that starts and finishes at Zone 6 stations, stays largely off-road throughout, and manages to feel genuinely rural for most of its length. Both Enfield Lock and Mill Hill Broadway are on the TfL network, making this one of the most accessible rides in the Boundary Rides series. Hop on a train, ride back, no car required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe route follows the New River north from Enfield Lock, climbs through Forty Hall Estate, crosses the rewilding landscape of Enfield Chase and rolls through the long open paths of Trent Park before dropping to Chipping Barnet and finishing at Mill Hill Broadway. It is a ride defined by flow rather than drama. Water to woodland, estate to high ground, the city edge present but never intrusive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eRide Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy (Green)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 km \/ 17 miles\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravel, singletrack, bridleways and quiet roads\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBike:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravel, cyclocross or MTB\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e GPX route file and downloadable ride guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eThe Route\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ride begins on the towpath at Enfield Lock and joins the New River almost immediately. Built in the early 17th century to carry clean drinking water into London, the New River is one of the city's great hidden infrastructures. It no longer supplies water but the channel survives, threading quietly through meadows, allotments and suburban back gardens for several kilometres. It is a peaceful and slightly peculiar start to a ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the water the route climbs to Forty Hall Estate, a Jacobean manor set within rolling farmland on the edge of the Lea Valley. Once home to a Lord Mayor of London, its surrounding fields are now managed with rewilding in mind. Gravel tracks replace towpath, the horizon widens and the city starts to feel a long way back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnfield Chase follows. A former royal hunting ground now the subject of one of London's most ambitious reforestation projects, young trees, restored watercourses and new hedgerows are gradually reshaping the land. Riding through it feels like passing through a landscape mid-sentence, something in the process of becoming. Then Trent Park arrives with long, flowing paths through mature woodland, and Chipping Barnet provides a natural pause before the final stretch to Mill Hill Broadway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eTrent Park and the Spies in the Garden\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrent Park looks exactly like what it is today, a grand open estate with wide lawns, mature trees and peaceful paths. What it was during the Second World War is considerably more interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 1939 and 1945, Trent Park was used as a secret interrogation centre for captured German generals and senior officers. The house was wired throughout with hidden microphones. Conversations in the bedrooms, the library and the gardens were recorded and transcribed by intelligence staff working unseen in the basement. The officers believed they were simply being housed in comfortable surroundings. They were not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe intelligence gathered here is now considered among the most significant of the entire war. The generals talked freely, discussing operational plans, troop dispositions and weapons programmes, none of them aware they were being listened to. A small museum in the house covers the full story and is worth the detour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChipping Barnet was a medieval market town on the Great North Road, an elevated staging post where travellers paused before the long ride north. Its position still gives it wide views and a slightly removed quality, as though it never quite became London despite being swallowed by it. A good place for a coffee before the final kilometres to Mill Hill Broadway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ride ends at \u003cstrong\u003eMill Hill Broadway station\u003c\/strong\u003e, on the Thameslink line with direct services into St Pancras and beyond. Easy in, easy out. The kind of ride that works on a weekday morning for anyone with a free morning and a TfL travel pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1DPanWJjmpEri__qmlSk6Hl_EdL7LgSk\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhat are Boundary Rides\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA series of easy-going adventures exploring the edge of London, one gravel path at a time. Each route covers 20 to 40 kilometres, starting and finishing at railway stations within TfL's Zone 6, and each one links together the hidden corners, green spaces, and unexpected stories that make London's outer limits so fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStart: Enfield Lock Station (National Rail)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFinish: Mill Hill Broadway Station (Thameslink)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDistance: 27 km | 17 miles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClimb: 420 m | 1,378 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePercentage off-road: 70%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrail surface: Gravel | Bridleways | Single Track | Minor Roads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTechnical Grade: Green - Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMudometer - Some sections become muddy in wet conditions. Best attempted on a gravel, cyclocross or mountain bike when riding after rain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" alt=\"Bike icon depicting a green or easy Hidden Tracks Cycling Gravel Bike ride\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/Easy_Ride.png?v=1732123807\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eEasy (20-40 km)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect a gentle ride ridden at an easy pace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith few or no hills on well-maintained gravel paths, bike lanes and shared-use paths. These rides are suitable for riders who can pedal for about an hour without stopping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for off road bikes or in summer a hybrid fitted with all terrain tyres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about our grades \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/ride-grades\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis route is best completed on a gravel, cyclocross or mountain bike. In wet conditions a hybrid or road bike is not recommended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57658897006973,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/Boundary_Rides_Enfield_Lock_to_Mill_Hill_Broadway.jpg?v=1767369311"},{"product_id":"boundary-ride-6-feltham-to-cheam-gravel-ride-via-hampton-court-nonsuch-park","title":"Boundary Ride #6  Feltham to Cheam Gravel Ride via Hampton Court \u0026 Nonsuch Park","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eRivers, relics and a palace that completely disappeared.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 29 km ride through south-west London that follows water almost the entire way. The River Crane, the Thames, the Hogsmill, the Long Water at Hampton Court. Each one a different character, each one pulling the route away from roads and into the kind of green corridor that makes outer London feel genuinely surprising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the flattest and most accessible rides in the Boundary Rides series. Only 150 m of climbing, suitable for most bikes in dry conditions, and two stations well served by South Western Railway. It also contains more history per kilometre than almost any other ride on the circuit. A gunpowder mill, a royal park, a Tudor palace accessed through a hole in a wall, a coronation stone of highly questionable provenance, a Pre-Raphaelite painting location and a vanished palace that was once the grandest building in England. All before Cheam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eRide Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy (Green)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29 km \/ 18 miles\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravel, riverside paths, parkland and quiet roads\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBike:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for all bikes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e GPX route file and downloadable ride guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eThe Route\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeltham station is not a promising start. Within ten minutes the roads thin out, replaced by scrubby paths that feel oddly detached from the surrounding sprawl. Leitrim Park arrives first, where the remains of an old sewage works have been absorbed into the landscape, their circular walls now covered in graffiti that changes constantly. An unplanned gallery layered over forgotten infrastructure. Art without tickets, history without plaques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe River Crane takes over from there, guiding the route through Crane Park into Bushy Park, where the landscape opens wide and deer graze with complete indifference. The Diana Fountain sits at the park's geometric centre, the long avenues stretch into the distance, and the scale of what royal power once looked like starts to become clear. A hole in a wall beyond the formal garden brings you, with very little warning, into Hampton Court Home Park. Riding west along the Long Water with the avenues either side and, if the timing is right, the fountain running at the far end, is one of the more quietly spectacular moments on the entire Boundary Rides series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKingston follows, then the Hogsmill river corridor, soft and slightly unkempt, threading through meadows and under low bridges toward the final section through Nonsuch Park and into Cheam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eThe Shot Tower and the Gunpowder Mills\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHidden among the trees of Crane Park stands the \u003cstrong\u003eCrane Park Shot Tower\u003c\/strong\u003e, all that remains above ground of the once extensive Hounslow Gunpowder Mills. The mills operated for over two centuries, supplying powder to the British military and, at their peak, employing hundreds of workers across dozens of buildings spread through this valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShot towers were built tall for a specific reason. Molten lead was poured from the top and fell the full height of the tower, cooling into perfect spheres as it dropped. Gravity did the work. At the base, the shot was collected, graded and packed. The tower is an object born entirely of industrial physics, now surrounded by birdsong, dog walkers and a coffee caravan parked at its foot. It is barely three kilometres from the start and a perfectly placed early stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast is sharp and instructive. London's edges are full of places where danger and beauty once overlapped, and where industry has quietly surrendered to nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eNonsuch Palace and the Art of Disappearing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe final section of the ride enters \u003cstrong\u003eNonsuch Park\u003c\/strong\u003e, today open grassland and woodland, pleasant and unremarkable. This was once the site of \u003cstrong\u003eNonsuch Palace\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most extravagant buildings Henry VIII ever commissioned. Built in the 1540s to outdo the French king's châteaux, it was so spectacular that contemporaries said there was none such like it. The name stuck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe palace has vanished entirely. Dismantled after the Restoration and sold off piece by piece, there are no ruins to interpret, no walls to trace. The outline of the foundations exists somewhere beneath the grass. Riding through Nonsuch Park feels like moving through absence. You are cycling across a place defined entirely by what is no longer there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a fitting end to a ride built on edges and in-betweens, where history is sensed rather than displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Nonsuch Park it is a short, gentle roll to \u003cstrong\u003eCheam station\u003c\/strong\u003e. The route closes not with a flourish but with a quiet understanding. Twenty-nine kilometres of rivers, royal parks, industrial ruins and vanished palaces, all within Zone 6, all accessible by train.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorth noting: if you pass the Kingston Coronation Stone at Clattern Bridge, the unassuming block said to have been used in the coronations of seven Anglo-Saxon kings, take a moment to decide what you believe. The stone was not mentioned in any record before the 1700s. Make of that what you will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1mdcdlt9QRZkNRnxz1m5B-OW4nuqd8Z0\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhat are Boundary Rides\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA series of easy-going adventures exploring the edge of London, one gravel path at a time. Each route covers 20 to 40 kilometres, starting and finishing at railway stations within TfL's Zone 6, and each one links together the hidden corners, green spaces, and unexpected stories that make London's outer limits so fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStart: Feltham Station (South Western Railway)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFinish: Cheam Station (South Western Railway)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDistance: 29 km | 18 miles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClimb: 150 m | 492 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePercentage off-road: 65%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrail surface: Gravel | Riverside Paths | Parkland | Quiet Roads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTechnical Grade: Green - Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMudometer - Riverside paths can be soft after rain but the route is largely rideable on any bike year round.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" alt=\"Bike icon depicting a green or easy Hidden Tracks Cycling Gravel Bike ride\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/Easy_Ride.png?v=1732123807\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eEasy (20-40 km)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect a gentle ride ridden at an easy pace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith few or no hills on well-maintained gravel paths, bike lanes and shared-use paths. These rides are suitable for riders who can pedal for about an hour without stopping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for all bikes including hybrids and e-bikes. Wide tyres recommended after wet weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about our grades \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/ride-grades\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis route can be completed on any bike. Wide tyres are an advantage on the riverside sections after rain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57706732061053,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/Boundary_Rides-Feltham_to_Cheam.jpg?v=1768418256"},{"product_id":"boundary-ride-7-cheam-to-whyteleafe-gravel-ride-london-by-raf-kenley","title":"Boundary Ride #7 Cheam to Whyteleafe, Lavender Fields and Battle of Britain Trails","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eLavender fields, a medieval vision of hell and a Battle of Britain airfield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 22 km ride south from Cheam through the chalk landscapes of London's outer edge. Compact but unusually rich, this is the ride in the series that covers the most historical ground in the fewest kilometres. Within a morning you pass through working lavender fields, descend into a hidden chalk valley, stop at a 12th century church containing one of the most extraordinary medieval wall paintings in England, circuit the perimeter of a Battle of Britain fighter station and roll into Whyteleafe for the train home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe climbing is real but manageable. The off-road character is strong. And the sense that you have travelled considerably further than the map suggests is consistent throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eRide Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy (Green)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 km \/ 14 miles\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravel, singletrack, chalk bridleways and quiet roads\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBike:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravel, cyclocross or MTB\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e GPX route file and downloadable ride guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eThe Route\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheam station is on the Southern line with straightforward connections from central London. The route leaves quickly onto quieter lanes and farm tracks, shedding the suburbs within the first kilometre. The first landmark arrives early: Mayfield Lavender Farm near Banstead, 25 acres of lavender occupying ground that has grown the crop for centuries. When the Surrey Downs were a major supplier of lavender oil to European perfumers, fields like this covered the hillsides for miles. In summer the colours and the scent are a genuine surprise this close to the M25.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the lavender the route climbs toward Coulsdon and drops into Happy Valley, a chalk downland nature reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest. Grassy bridleways wind through dry valleys shaped by the geology of the North Downs. Skylarks in summer. Wide views in winter. The city is technically close but entirely invisible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the valley the route climbs again to the open grassland above Kenley, circles the airfield perimeter and drops through wooded edges and quiet lanes into Whyteleafe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eChaldon Church and the Ladder to Purgatory\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHidden among fields and woodland paths in the Happy Valley section stands \u003cstrong\u003eSt Leonard's Church\u003c\/strong\u003e, known locally as Chaldon Church. It dates from the 12th century and from the outside gives nothing away. Inside is one of the most remarkable things you will encounter on any of the Boundary Rides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCovering almost the entire west wall is a medieval wall painting known as \u003cstrong\u003ethe Ladder to Purgatory\u003c\/strong\u003e, painted around 1200 and one of the oldest and most complete examples of its kind in England. It depicts souls climbing a ladder toward heaven while demons drag others downward. The Tree of Life, the Bridge of Spikes, the torments of the damned. Vivid, alarming and completely intact after eight centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting was a moral lesson for a congregation that could not read. It told the entire story of salvation and judgement in a single image. A guide inside the church explains the different scenes in detail. Spend time here. It is worth every minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eRAF Kenley and the Battle of Britain\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRAF Kenley Aerodrome\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the most important fighter stations in the Battle of Britain. In the summer of 1940 it was responsible for defending London from German air raids, its Hurricanes and Spitfires scrambling from this exact ground to intercept incoming attacks. On 18 August 1940, known as the Hardest Day, Kenley was targeted by a low-level attack that destroyed nine aircraft on the ground and killed ten personnel. The station was operational again within hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe landscape still carries that history with unusual clarity. Dispersal blast pens, sections of the original runway and wartime shelters remain scattered across the grassland, preserved almost exactly as they were. The route follows gravel tracks along the airfield perimeter, where gliders now soar quietly overhead in place of Spitfires and Hurricanes. It is one of the most complete surviving Battle of Britain airfields in the country and it sits entirely within the London boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Kenley the route rolls downhill through wooded edges and quiet lanes toward \u003cstrong\u003eWhyteleafe station\u003c\/strong\u003e, the final kilometres unhurried and easy. The descent feels like a gentle unwinding after the climbing and the history of the middle sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrains from Whyteleafe connect back into London Bridge and beyond. Twenty-two kilometres, a working lavender farm, an 800 year old vision of the afterlife and a Second World War airfield that still looks like one. A half-day ride that takes considerably longer to stop thinking about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1MtBLjnh8vpZWzNDJN5HCD3Iv94IDC-c\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhat are Boundary Rides\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA series of easy-going adventures exploring the edge of London, one gravel path at a time. Each route covers 20 to 40 kilometres, starting and finishing at railway stations within TfL's Zone 6, and each one links together the hidden corners, green spaces, and unexpected stories that make London's outer limits so fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStart: Cheam Station (Southern)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFinish: Whyteleafe Station (Southern)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDistance: 22 km | 14 miles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClimb: 340 m | 1,115 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePercentage off-road: 60%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrail surface: Gravel | Chalk Bridleways | Single Track | Minor Roads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTechnical Grade: Green - Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMudometer - Combination of gravel paths, chalk bridleways and tarmac. Best when drier. Some sections become muddy in wet conditions and a gravel or mountain bike is recommended after rain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" alt=\"Bike icon depicting a green or easy Hidden Tracks Cycling Gravel Bike ride\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/Easy_Ride.png?v=1732123807\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eEasy (20-40 km)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect a gentle ride ridden at an easy pace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith some climbing on chalk bridleways and gravel paths. Suitable for riders who are comfortable in the saddle for 2 hours and happy on unpaved surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for off road bikes or in summer a hybrid fitted with all terrain tyres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about our grades \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/ride-grades\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis route can be completed on any bike in dry conditions. A gravel, cyclocross or mountain bike is recommended after rain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycle Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57932749013373,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/boundary-ride-7-cheam-to-whyteleafe-gravel-ride-london_jpg.jpg?v=1773518406"},{"product_id":"boundary-ride-8-upper-warlingham-to-knockholt-gravel-route-london","title":"Boundary Ride #8 Whyteleafe to Knockholt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eNorth Downs, Bottoms and Charles Darwin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 22 km gravel ride in London that feels like you've ridden properly out into the countryside. Not something that starts 30 minutes from Victoria and somehow stays inside the M25. This one does exactly that and gets away with it completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou leave Upper Warlingham and there's no easing in. A steady climb out of the station puts distance between you and where you've come from quickly. Turn around and you'd still see London's suburbs stacked behind you, but ahead it already feels different. The edges soften. The space opens up. Before long you stop thinking about the start point altogether.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs featured in \u003cstrong\u003eCyclist magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e and recommended by the \u003cstrong\u003eLondon Cycling Campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eRide Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy (Green)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 km \/ 14 miles\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravel, singletrack, cycle paths and quiet roads\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBike:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravel, cyclocross or MTB. In summer, any bike with all terrain tyres.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e GPX route file and downloadable ride guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eThe Route\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom that first climb the ride becomes almost continuously rural. Outside of just two small villages, Downe and Pratts Bottom, there is little to interrupt it. Open farmland, woodland and rolling chalk downland stitched together by old rights of way. For a route entirely within Greater London, that continuity is what makes it stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe riding settles into a steady rhythm. Woodland tracks, bridleways, quiet lanes. Not technical, but properly off-road in feel. Fast and firm in the dry, greasy when wet, always just unpredictable enough that you stay engaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarly on, the map raises a smile. This part of the North Downs hasn't taken itself too seriously when it comes to naming things. Bull Green. Halliloo Valley. Fickleshole. Names that sound faintly ridiculous but feel entirely right once you're in them. At Fickleshole, the White Bear sits neatly in the dip, exactly where you'd put it if you were designing the route yourself. A natural pause point, though just as easy to roll past if you're in the flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eDowne and Charles Darwin\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe central thread of the ride leads into \u003cstrong\u003eDowne\u003c\/strong\u003e. A small village, understated and slightly removed. Timber-clad houses, old brick cottages, nothing polished. It feels intact rather than restored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJust beyond the village sits \u003cstrong\u003eDown House\u003c\/strong\u003e, where \u003cstrong\u003eCharles Darwin\u003c\/strong\u003e lived and worked. It's worth stopping. This was not just where Darwin lived. It was where he thought, walked and observed. The surrounding fields, hedgerows and chalk grassland were part of the thinking behind \u003cem\u003eOn the Origin of Species\u003c\/em\u003e. He walked daily along the Sandwalk, paying attention to small variations in plants and animals, watching the same landscape change slowly across the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDarwin was building on earlier systems that tried to fix nature into rigid categories. But here, in landscapes like this, he began to see something else. Change over time. Adaptation. Movement rather than permanence. Riding through it, that idea doesn't feel abstract. The terrain shifts under your tyres. The landscape changes subtly from field to wood to chalk. Nothing is static.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeaving Downe, the ride slips back into rhythm. Woodland, open track, short climbs that add up quietly. You pass through Pratts Bottom, another name that feels half joke and half inheritance, then out again into open countryside. The final stretch doesn't build toward anything. It just carries on, edging back toward more familiar ground before arriving at Knockholt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnockholt Station\u003c\/strong\u003e feels like the right kind of ending. One of those slightly optimistic Victorian stations built in the middle of nowhere, on the assumption something might grow around it. In this case it never really did. It still sits slightly apart, surrounded more by land than development. Which suits the ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1ppbdLtebiq_nJYfF3Gs7lrFMeZinsvI\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhat are Boundary Rides\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA series of easy-going adventures exploring the edge of London, one gravel path at a time. Each route covers 20 to 40 kilometres, starting and finishing at railway stations within TfL's Zone 6, and each one links together the hidden corners, green spaces, and unexpected stories that make London's outer limits so fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eStart and End Points\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStart: Upper Warlingham or Whyteleafe Station (Southern)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFinish: Knockholt Station (Southeastern)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eRide Details\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDistance: 22 km | 14 miles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClimb: 480 m | 1,575 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePercentage off-road: 60%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrail surface: Gravel | Cycle Paths | Single Track | Minor Roads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTechnical Grade: Green - Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMudometer - Combination of gravel paths, cycle tracks and tarmac. Best when drier. Can become boggy and muddy in winter. Gravel or mountain bike recommended after rain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eIs this ride for me?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" alt=\"Bike icon depicting a green or easy Hidden Tracks Cycling Gravel Bike ride\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/Easy_Ride.png?v=1732123807\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eEasy (20-40 km)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect a gentle ride ridden at an easy pace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith few or no hills on well-maintained gravel paths, bike lanes and shared-use paths. These rides are suitable for riders who can pedal for about an hour without stopping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for off road bikes or in summer a hybrid fitted with all terrain tyres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about our grades \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hiddentrackscycling.co.uk\/pages\/ride-grades\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eIs my bike OK for this ride?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn summer any bike fitted with all terrain tyres will work. In winter, when sections can become boggy, a gravel, cyclocross or mountain bike is recommended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hidden Tracks Cycling Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58082844737917,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/3202\/6293\/files\/boundary-ride-whyteleafe-to-knockholt-gravel-ride-london_jpg_8e231855-1e49-49de-98a1-b3d488a3ac6a.jpg?v=1776956089"},{"product_id":"boundary-ride-9-knockholt-to-erith-gravel-route-london","title":"Boundary Ride #9: Knockholt to Erith","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eChalk stream to working river.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 31 km ride that follows a single river system from the chalk hills of the North Downs to the tidal Thames at Erith. Most people know this part of Kent only as something to get through. This ride is an argument for stopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou leave Knockholt and the ground falls away almost immediately. The Darent Valley opens up, the city dissolves, and the ride follows one continuous thread of water north. The Darent runs clear and cold through the prettiest valley in southeast London's orbit. At Dartford it hands you to the Cray, and the Cray hands you to the Thames. Same river system, two completely different worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eRide Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy (Green)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31 km \/ 19 miles\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quiet lanes, gravel tracks, chalk paths, riverside trail\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBike:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravel, cyclocross or e-bike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e GPX route file and downloadable ride guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eThe Route\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnockholt sits at the top of the North Downs, one of the highest stations in the southeast. The early kilometres drop through ancient sweet chestnut woodland — quiet, shaded, the path narrowing to a ribbon of bare earth between overhanging branches. It feels a very long way from the M25 a few kilometres north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat proximity carries an irony. In the 1980s there were serious plans to route the motorway directly through this valley. Local residents fought it through a public inquiry, the road was pushed east, and the Darent survived. Riding through it today, the river running clear and shallow beside the path, it is not difficult to understand what people were fighting for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe route traces the Darent through Eynsford and Farningham before the landscape shifts entirely. Dartford Heath arrives like a plot twist — gorse, heather and acid grassland, bomb craters from 1944 held quietly in the ground, the sky suddenly enormous. Then the Cray picks up the thread, the industrial Thames finishes it, and you roll into Erith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eLullingstone: A Castle, a Villa and a Colombian Jungle\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tudor gatehouse at \u003cstrong\u003eLullingstone Castle\u003c\/strong\u003e stops you even from the saddle. Built in the late 1500s, it is among the earliest all-brick gatehouses in England. Henry VIII visited. The Hart Dyke family have been here for twenty consecutive generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe most extraordinary chapter belongs to the present. In 2000, Tom Hart Dyke was kidnapped by Colombian guerrillas while hunting orchids in the Darién Gap. Held for nine months, he designed a garden in his diary. The World Garden — plants from every continent, laid out in the shape of a world map, 8,000 species in the old walled kitchen garden. He was released, came home, and built it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRoman Villa\u003c\/strong\u003e is a short detour worth taking — some of the finest mosaic floors in Britain, and one of the earliest known Christian chapel spaces in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-single__accordion__title-text\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thames arrives without ceremony. Broad and unhurried, Essex visible across the water, wind turbines on the far bank. The Victorians loved Erith — steamers, pleasure gardens, day trippers taking the air. That world is long gone. Today the waterfront attracts people who arrive with a can of something cold and no particular agenda. After 31 kilometres of chalk streams, ancient castles and open heath, it feels like a fitting and entirely unapologetic end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1kAKSercjQBCqPTu8GV1EdTGDb6OyiqE\u0026amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhat are Boundary Rides\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA series of easy-going adventures exploring the edge of London, one gravel path at a time. 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Each route runs between two Zone 6 stations, covers between 20 and 40 kilometres, and is designed to be ridden at an unhurried pace on a gravel, cyclocross or mountain bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe series has been featured in the London Cycling Campaign magazine, and each ride comes with a GPX file and a downloadable illustrated guide packed with local history, stories and site links.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRides #1 through #4 and #6 through #9 are available now. 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Industrial, flat, occasionally bizarre, and genuinely surprising from start to finish. Most cyclists would cross this off the list without looking at it. That would be a mistake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe route follows the River Cray through salt marsh and mudflat, crosses the Dartford Crossing in a National Highways maintenance van, passes a Norman church sitting in the middle of a soap factory, and finishes through Rainham Marshes — the largest wetland on the upper Thames Estuary, which nearly became a Universal theme park. Boundary Ride 10 completes the circuit. It does so in considerable style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy (Green)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37 km \/ 23 miles\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAscent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 167 m \/ 548 ft\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOff-road:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creek and salt marsh trail, flood levee path, light gravel, quiet industrial roads, Thames Path\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBike:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravel, cyclocross, hybrid or e-bike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart:\u003c\/strong\u003e Erith Station (Zone 6, Southeastern)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rainham Station (Zone 6, c2c)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e GPX route file and downloadable ride guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Route\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ride starts at Erith, where the Thames is wide and brown and entirely unbothered by its own reputation. The route picks up the River Cray heading east, following the flood levee alongside the creek. The path sits on top of the bank, and the contrast is immediate. On one side: salt marsh, mud glistening at low tide, reeds, birds. On the other: haulage yards, distribution centres, lorries. Two landscapes a metre apart, and the path running between them for long enough that you stop finding it strange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt Dumbarton Wharf, the Thames sailing barge \u003cem\u003eDecima\u003c\/em\u003e sits with her tanbark sails furled, green hull bright against the creek. She has no obvious business being beautiful in a place like this. She is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen Dartford — very specifically North Kent, and North Kent is its own thing. Not commuter belt. Not Home Counties. St George's flags, medieval timber frames, and a pub called the Wat Tyler, named for the man who led the Peasants' Revolt of 1381. 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