Boundary Ride #4. Mill Hill Broadway to West Ruislip
Mill Hill Broadway to West Ruislip, Commons, Forgotten Boundaries and Metroland
Ride Level: Green - Easy
Gravel/CX MTB | GPX Route & Ride Guide | Gravel, Single Track and minor roads | 27 km / 17 miles
A 27 km gravel and off-road route exploring London’s northwest edge, with 72% of the ride on unpaved surfaces. The route follows ancient boundary lines including Grims Dyke, crosses Stanmore Common with far-reaching views, weaves through Metroland suburbs, and threads woodland bridleways toward West Ruislip. Expect sections of singletrack and seasonal mud, making this ride best suited to gravel or mountain bikes.
Your download includes:
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A GPX route file ready for Komoot, Garmin, or Wahoo
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A detailed illustrated ride guide, packed with stories, local history, and direct links to featured sites along the way
Part of the Boundary Rides series — easy, train-accessible gravel adventures exploring the outer edges of London through nature, history, and hidden beauty.
What are Boundary Rides
A 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.
Start and End Points
Start: Mill Hill Broadway
Finish: West Ruislip
Ride Details
- Distance: 27 km | 17 miles
- Climb: 420 m | 1250 ft
- Percentage off-road: 70%
- Trail surface: Gravel | Cycle Paths | Single Track | Minor Roads
- Technical Grade: Green - Easy
- Mudometer - section can become muddy and difficult to ride during the winter
Is this ride for me?
Easy (20-40 km)
Expect a gentle ride ridden at an easy pace.
With 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.
Suitable for off road bikes or in summer hybrid fitted with all terrain tyres.
Read more about our grades here
Is my bike OK for this ride?
The route is best completed on the gravel/CX bike or a mountain bike.