Looking for a kid-friendly cycle map in East London? Check out this almost traffic-free cycle route from Canary Wharf through Mile End Park ending up in Victoria Park.
Description:
If you are looking for a fun and easy cycle route for families in London, you might want to try this one. It starts from Canary Wharf, a modern and vibrant area with plenty of shops and restaurants. You can take the Thames Path along the river and enjoy the views of the city skyline.
Then, you can enter Mile End Park, a green oasis with playgrounds, sports facilities and a climbing wall. You can follow the Regent’s Canal towpath until you reach Victoria Park, one of London’s oldest and largest parks. There, you can relax on the grass, have a picnic or visit the boating lake. This route is about 6 km long and mostly flat, so it is suitable for all ages and abilities. It is also well-signposted and has dedicated cycle lanes for most of the way.
- Cycling distance: 6 miles / 10 km
- Suggested duration: 1-2 hours, depending on how many things you want to see along the way
- Terrain: Flat tarmac park path
- Traffic-free? Mostly shared paths with pedestrians, separate from main roads. Some road crossings.
- Suitable for: Some challenging parts. Kids should have some experience before embarking on this cycle trail.
- Attractions en-route Victoria Park, Museum of Docklands
- Cycle hire: https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/cycling/santander-cycles
- More rides: Safe Cycling Routes in London
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