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Richmond Lock and Weir – Syon House loop from Imperial Wharf

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Richmond Lock and Weir – Syon House loop from Imperial Wharf

Moderate

4.9

(7)

128

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Richmond Lock and Weir – Syon House loop from Imperial Wharf

02:13

33.4km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 16.1 km for 240 m

After 19.0 km for 97 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.87 km

View of London Wetland Centre from the Thames Path

Highlight • Natural

The London Wetland Centre is a serene nature reserve in Barnes. Once four Victorian reservoirs, the site now offers tranquil wetlands, picnic areas, and a playground, nestled in a bend of the River Thames.

Tip by

8.13 km

Beach

11.6 km

Kew Railway Bridge

Highlight • Monument

This historic railway bridge crosses the River Thames and links the areas of Kew and Strand-on-the-Green. It's a beautiful piece of history, originally constructed in 1869 to carry trains between South West London and Richmond.

Tip by

11.8 km

View of Oliver's Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

13.1 km

Riverside Path by Kew Gardens

Highlight • Viewpoint

Best to ride tubeless!

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14.8 km

Viewpoint

16.1 km

Richmond Lock and Weir

Highlight • Historical Site

Located between Teddington and Richmond, Richmond Lock and Weir is an impressive series of three huge vertical sluice gates suspended from an attractive, multi-arched footbridge. Its purpose is to ensure a navigable depth of water downstream of Richmond at low tide. For around two hours either side of high tide, the sluice gates are raised to compensate for the lower water level downstream, allowing the Thames to be navigable for twenty-four hours a day by all but the largest boats all the way to Teddington Lock. Richmond Lock and Weir was officially opened by the Duke and Duchess of York in 1894.

Tip by

18.0 km

The London Apprentice

Highlight • Monument

This is a historic Grade II pub that dates back to the early 18th century, with records of it as an inn by 1731. It overlooks Isleworth Stairs (a ferry point from Henry VIII’s reign). This spot is where Lady Jane Grey, the Nine Day Queen, took the Royal Barge to accept the throne in 1553 before her imprisonment in the Tower just days later.

Tip by

18.9 km

Syon House

Highlight • Castle

A nice park, the current home of The Duke of Northumberland apparently, A bit far from Newcastle mind. Great cycling surface through the park. There is a cafe for those minded to take a break.

Tip by

33.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.71 km

6.63 km

6.57 km

5.47 km

3.25 km

2.72 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.8 km

5.66 km

4.58 km

3.17 km

979 m

213 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 22 August

24°C

11°C

0 %

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Richmond Lock and Weir – Syon House loop from Imperial Wharf

View of London Wetland Centre from the Thames Path

Kew Railway Bridge

View of Oliver's Island

Riverside Path by Kew Gardens

Richmond Lock and Weir

The London Apprentice

Syon House

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