Palace to Palace

All Bikes | 24miles/38 km

The Hidden London: Parks, Palaces, and Tea with a View

Experience the best of London on this leisurely bike ride that takes you through the capital’s most scenic and historic spots. Linking together 12 of London’s parks with its excellent cycle network, this route offers a unique way to explore the city’s green spaces, iconic landmarks, and charming hidden corners.

A bike ride for all, a journey showcasing London's quieter side, far from the bustling crowds through tranquil nature reserves, along serene canals, and past bustling high streets, uncovering a rich mix of history, culture, and modern life.

Along the way, you’ll see royal palaces, world-famous attractions, and quaint villages that feel like a step back in time.

What’s Included:

• A simple guide with key sights and their history, giving you context as you pedal.
• Suggested café stops and a feed station, so you’re never far from a snack or a cup of tea.
• A well-deserved afternoon tea at Crystal Palace, the perfect reward after the ride.

This is a relaxed, self-paced ride designed to let you soak up the scenery and enjoy the city from the saddle. It’s suitable for almost any bike, and the focus is on taking in the journey rather than speeding to the finish.

Whether you’re rediscovering London or exploring it for the first time, this ride is a wonderful way to see the capital’s quieter, greener side.

Ride Details.

• 24 miles/38 km 
• 1000 ft | 230 m climb 
• 45% traffic-free paths ( mainly tarmac) 
• Easy Ride suitable for all types of bikes 

Ride Start times.

Are you planning to cane it or take the ride at an easy pace, it's your choice and you can start whenever you wish from 8:30 am t until 10:30.

There are 5 starting waves:

Earlies from 08:30 giving you a 6:30 ride time 

Easy from 09:00 giving you 6 hours of ride time 

Steady from 09:30 giving you 5:30 hours of ride time 

Fast from 10:00 giving you 5 hours of ride time 

Is this ride for me? 

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.

Is my bike OK for this ride? 

The route is suitable for most bikes, off-road, hybrids, Brompton's and all e-Bikes 

What's included?

• GPX Route Map 
• Cream tea to finish 
• Brief historical guide of each of the main buildings on the route 
• Feed stops along the way