| Cycle Route Details |
| Route Name | Kew and Richmond Park Loop |
| Distance(miles) | 13.46 |
| Duration(hh:mm) | 01:18 |
| Difficulty | 1/10 |
|
| Cycle Route Location |
| Country | England |
| Town/City | Twickenham |
| County/Region | London |
| Start Location | Churchview Road |
| End Location | Churchview Road |
|
|
| Cycle Steps |
| 1. Take back roads from Staines Road through nature reserve which takes you to The Stoop Rugby Ground, following the road away from the ground head for Twickenham Stadium. At the A316 turn right and follow the road using the cycle lanes until you reach Twickenham Bridge over the Thames.
Cross the bridge and then make your way down to the Thames path. Head North away from Richmond. Follow the Thames path around the loop, around Kew Gardens and under Kew Bridge. Continue along the Thames path under the railway bridge until you get to the next road bridge.
Go under the bridge and back up onto the A316 using the cycle path head towards Richmond. Continue this route until you get to the Sainsburys roundabout where it meets the B353 and turn left. Cross the Railway level crossing and proceed to the traffic lights. Turn Left. Take the third on the right sign posted for the cemetary and proceed up through Sheen common woods until you reach Bog gate of Richmond Park. Once in the park turn right along the Tamsin Trail sandy coloured path until you reach Richmond gate, cross and proceed to Pembroke Lodge. Here you will find toilets and a cafe.
Pass the cafe and make a hard right around the woods taking the offroad down hill and keep right. Continue this route until you reach Richmond gate again. From here follow the roads and paths back to Richmond Bridge. Cross the bridge and follow the signs for Twickenham.
Once past Marble Hill Park take a left onto Orleans road, follow until you reach the Thames path for a short stretch behind Orleans House. Once into Twickenham follow the A305 back to Churchview Road |
|
|
| Landmarks/Sites to see? |
The Stoop. Twickenham Stadium, Kew gardens views, River Views, Richmond Park, Marble Hill House and Park, Orleans House, Twickenham Riverside.
|
|