Looking for a kid-friendly cycle map in London? Check out this circular traffic-free cycle route in Battersea Park.
Safety First! We have chosen cycle routes in London that are mostly safe, but some parts can be hard for children, so they may need to walk with their bikes. Watch your children carefully at all times when cycling in London!
Route Description:
Battersea Park is an 83-hectare (200-acre) park on the south bank of the Thames, opposite Chelsea. The park has a 3 km (1.9 miles) circular cycle route that is flat and traffic-free, perfect for beginners or young children. The route takes you around the park’s attractions, such as the lake, the fountains, the Peace Pagoda and the children’s zoo. You can also rent bikes from London Recumbents, which offers a range of unusual bikes such as tandems, trikes and quads.
- Cycling distance: 5 km
- Suggested duration: 1 hour or more, depending on how many things you want to see along the way
- Terrain: Flat tarmac park path
- Traffic-free? Shared paths with pedestrians, separate from main roads.
- Suitable for: The whole family, great for children just beginning to learn how to cycle.
- Cycle hire: http://www.londonrecumbents.com/
- More rides: Safe Cycling Routes in London
Route Map:
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