Hampton Court & Richmond Park

This is a wonderful ride, with lots of green spaces and glorious views, riding on traffic-free routes across the Royal Parks and along the waterways of west London. From Ealing, we will use the Grand Union Canal towpath down to Brentford and Syon Park. We ride through Isleworth and on to the riverside path to Richmond Bridge, where we will cross the river and then follow it through Ham and down to Kingston. Crossing again at Kingston Bridge, we have another beautiful stretch of riverside ride round to Hampton Court. Depending on Covid 19 restrictions, we might be able only to admire Hampton Court Palace from the outside, before riding on to Bushy Park for a socially distanced lunch stop at the Pheasantry Cafe.

The return ride takes us across Bushy Park and back to the river at Teddington. Crossing the Teddington footbridge, we ride through Ham and enter Richmond Park through the Ham Gate. After a sharp climb, we enjoy the glorious views across the top of the Park, before leaving through the Sheen Gate and having a leisurely ride along the river back to Kew Bridge, and then back to Ealing.

Please do not attend if you or anyone in your household has any Covid 19 symptoms or is currently required to self-isolate. . We will maintain social distancing and hygiene precautions. Please bring hand sanitizer, wipes etc and a face covering in case we are unable to maintain social distancing for any reason.