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GPX Gravel Routes London

The best gravel routes in London, ready to download as GPX files. Built to ride well, not just drawn on a map.

Looking for cycle routes near you or off-road cycling routes near London? Start in the city and you’re off-road in minutes: traffic-free paths, woodland, towpaths and proper gravel.

What you’ll find here

  • 50+ GPX routes starting in and around London
  • Easy train access and city-friendly start points
  • Short loops, full-day rides and bikepacking routes
  • Tested for flow, not just plotted on a map
  • GPX downloads for Garmin, Wahoo and apps

How the routes are organised

Easy Green GPX gravel routes in and around London

Easy Green

Beginner-friendly and low fuss.

Boundary Rides

Short escapes around London’s edge.
Moderate Blue GPX gravel routes from London

Moderate Blue

Longer rides, more gravel.
Challenging Red GPX gravel routes near London

Challenging Red

Bigger days with more bite.
Expert Black GPX gravel routes for experienced riders

Expert Black

Longer, tougher, sharper edged.
Gravel bikepacking routes from London and across the UK

Bikepacking

Big journeys and overnighters.

Gravel and off-road riding in London

London is one of the best places in the UK to start gravel and off-road riding. Canal paths, park tracks, woodland trails and bridleways link the city to the Surrey Hills, Kent, the Chilterns and the South Downs, making it possible to ride from central London straight into proper countryside.

These routes are suitable for gravel bikes, cyclocross bikes and mountain bikes, with GPX downloads available for every ride.

FAQs

Do I need a gravel bike for these routes?
No. These routes can be ridden on gravel bikes, cyclocross bikes or mountain bikes. The key is a bike in good condition with suitable tyres.
Are there off-road cycling routes in and around London?
Yes. London has a large network of off-road cycling routes including canal paths, park tracks, woodland trails and links into the surrounding countryside.
Can I download GPX routes for London cycling?
Yes. Every route in this library includes a GPX file that can be used on Garmin, Wahoo and mobile apps.
Are these routes suitable for beginners?
Some are. The Easy (Green) routes are designed for beginners and those looking for traffic-free cycle routes, while other routes are more demanding.
Where do the routes start?
Most routes start in London or are easily reached by train, making them ideal if you’re searching for bike rides near you or cycle routes near London.
Can I ride these routes year-round?
Yes, but conditions vary. Chalk, clay and woodland trails change with the weather, so expect faster riding in dry conditions and slower going after rain. Each route includes a mud-o-meter rating in the route description in the Google Map description for current expectations.
What are the best gravel routes in London?
This library brings together some of the best gravel routes in London, from short local rides to long-distance routes heading into the Surrey Hills, Kent and beyond.
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