Best Gravel Routes in London
Fifty-plus of the best ways out of London, all ridden first, not just plotted on a screen.
There probably isn't a bridleway, towpath or byway within 50 miles of London that I haven't ridden, inspected, cursed at, joined together, rejected or quietly filed away for later.
These are tested GPX routes from the city to the edges: traffic-free paths, woodland tracks, commons, bridleways and proper gravel worth getting your tyres dirty for.
I also write about London routes and rides for London Cycling Campaign magazine, so if you're looking for gravel routes near London, this is probably where to start.
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
- Filter by distance, direction, type and grade to find yours fast
- GPX downloads for Garmin, Wahoo and apps
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.