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Buckingham Palace – Richmond Park loop from Raynes Park

Buckingham Palace – Richmond Park loop from Raynes Park

Easy

4.0

(1)

145

riders

Buckingham Palace – Richmond Park loop from Raynes Park

01:57

45.8km

250m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.1 km for 71 m

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Train Station

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14.1 km

Buckingham Palace

Highlight • Monument

Don’t forget to run through St James’ Park!

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15.5 km

On the banks of the Thames, the world's third largest ferris wheel (the highest in 2004) revolves around the 135-meter-high Coca Cola London Eye. In the center of London you can take a short trip to heaven and enjoy a great view over London. Weather permitting, you can look up to 40 kilometers beyond the city limits of London to Windsor Castle.

From this central vantage point, one can see both the old traditional London and the many modern buildings and influences. Thus, the London Eye also stands for the changing times and should at the same time provide a glimpse into the past and the outlook for the future. Fittingly, the Ferris wheel was then opened to visitors at the turn of the millennium in the year 2000.

The building was designed by the architects David Markus and Julia Barfield - the gondolas were designed by Nick Bailey. The owner of the London Eye is the Merlin Entertainment Group. The 32 capsules, made almost entirely of glass, can hold up to 25 people each. Numbered are the capsules but until 33, because the number 13 has been omitted, which should bring good luck. For a circumnavigation, the bike takes about 30 minutes. By the way, the bike almost never stops: its low speed of rotation allows passengers to get on and off comfortably while they are in operation.

The view from the glass capsules of the Ferris wheel over the center of London is great. However, the London Eye is popular and the crowd is correspondingly high. If you really want to ride with you and want to plan in advance, you can buy your tickets online and save yourself the queues.

Source: http: //london.sehenswuerdigkeiten-online.de/sehenswuerdigkeiten/riesenrad_london_eye.html

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16.7 km

Thames Embankment Cycle Route

Highlight • River

The embankments are really well done cycle superhighways. Nice view over the Thames, but also very easy to cycle and pleasant way to travel across the city

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17.5 km

Cycle route along the Thames near One Blackfriars

Highlight • Cycleway

Cross London Bridge for the South Bank and the London Borough Market.

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20.6 km

Westminster Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

The iconic Westminster Abbey, the coronation church since 1066, has touched the lives of kings, queens, statesmen, soldiers, poets, priests, heroes, and villains since 960AD. Rich in history, tradition, and beauty, a visit to the famous abbey is awe-inspiring.

Due to the popularity of the abbey, it is well worth booking in advance. For more information, visit: westminster-abbey.org.

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