The best road cycling routes around Middlesex Centre

North London Athletic Fields is one of London's finest outdoor sports complexes with an expansive lineup of grass fields including 3 full-sized soccer fields with lights, 3 mid-to-full sized fields, 6 mini soccer fields, 4 beach volleyball courts, a cricket field, 1 regulation baseball diamond, and 2 minor baseball diamonds. The park also has Thames Valley Trail access, a free parking lot, alongside a pavilion featuring a concession stand, team dressing rooms, and seasonal public washrooms.

Greenway Park is a large green space along the Thames River that includes sports fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, and access to the Thames Valley Parkway and several other trails. It’s also one of the main access points to The Coves, with walking trails that lead into one of London’s most important natural reserves. Whether you’re visiting for recreation or a peaceful nature walk, this park is an excellent spot to use as a satellite base for exploring the area.

The Thames River winds through southwestern Ontario, flowing for approximately 260 kilometres from its headwaters near Woodstock to Lake St. Clair. It’s London’s defining waterway, flowing beautifully through the city and connecting many of its parks, trails, and natural areas. The river’s forested banks, wetlands, and floodplain habitats support a diverse range of wildlife and create an important green corridor within the urban landscape. As a designated Canadian Heritage River, it is recognized for both its ecological significance and its role in the history of southwestern Ontario.

Thames Valley Parkway is London’s primary multi-use trail system, following the Thames River and its branches through parks, woodlands, and beautiful riverside green spaces across the city. Spanning roughly 45 kilometres and connecting to more than 150 kilometres of additional pathways, it provides ample opportunities for walking, cycling, and running, with multiple access points. Despite its urban setting, most of the route offers beautiful river views, runs along mature forests, and provides access to some of London’s most notable parks and natural areas.

Pottersburg Park is a beautiful mix of open fields, wooded trails, and riverside green space nestled along the Thames River. The park’s easy walking paths are a great place to enjoy views of the river corridor, mature trees, and local wildlife within an otherwise urban setting. It’s also home to one of London’s largest off-leash dog areas, making it a popular spot for dog owners, so you’ll likely get a chance to meet a few furry friends while you’re here.

The North Thames River winds through Kilally Meadows, creating a corridor of wetlands, floodplain forest, and open meadow habitat on the edge of London. This section of the river is known for its wildlife, with herons, turtles, deer, and a variety of waterfowl regularly spotted along the banks.

London Bicycle Café, a turning point for casual riders who just want a nice and easy ride.

Constructed in 1881, this structure remains a beautiful piece of history surrounded by green grass and walking paths. Before this pump house was built, people had to get their water from private wells or the river.