Richmond Bridge – View of Richmond Bridge loop from Clapham Junction

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Richmond Bridge – View of Richmond Bridge loop from Clapham Junction

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Richmond Bridge – View of Richmond Bridge loop from Clapham Junction

02:46

46.2km

100m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 103 m for 5 m

After 10.4 km for 3 m

After 46.1 km for 5 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.27 km

Beach

15.9 km

Viewpoint

17.2 km

Teddington Lock to Richmond Riverside Path

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The path has recently been cemented over so lost that bumpiness more pleasant if little less interesting.

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23.0 km

View of the River Thames

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surprisingly rural area

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26.0 km

Petersham Meadows and the Thames Path

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Thames Path highlights
The Petersham Meadows, where you will see cows grazing in summer months, was part of the estate of Ham House until the end of the 19th century. The view from Richmond Hill down to the meadows has been featured in many paintings by artists including JMW Turner. Hammerton's Ferry, the foot and bike ferry service which links Marble Hill House (English Heritage), on the northern bank, and Ham House and Garden, on the southern bank of the River Thames, is one of only four ferry routes in London that have not been replaced by a bridge or tunnel.

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27.8 km

Richmond Bridge

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This is the oldest bridge over the Thames in London, never having been replaced. It was completed in 1777 at a cost of £26,000 to replace a horse ferry. Over the centuries it has been drawn, painted and photographed many times. The toll booths at each end of the bridge remained until the end of the 1800s. The bridge was widened in 1937 when the original facing stone was retained.

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28.0 km

View of Richmond Bridge

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Totally recommended. You can cycle for miles or walk along this wonderful towpath lined with river boats and grand houses. Many old pubs and restaurants before it turns into a green and leafy riverside path.

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30.8 km

View of Syon House from the Thames Path

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This is a lovely view point from the Thames Path across the river to Syon House. Syon House is Syon House is the last surviving ducal residence complete with its country estate in Greater London.

It is possible to visit the Duke of Northumberland’s London home, view the State and Private Apartments and enjoy the Great Conservatory and 40 acres of gardens. There are also enchanted gardens in Nov/Dec that are well worth it.

Btw, if you turn around in the same spot, you can enjoy Kew Botanical Gardens and the a view at the meadows and the big glass houses.

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33.2 km

Kew Railway Bridge

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This historic railway bridge crosses the River Thames and links the areas of Kew and Strand-on-the-Green. It's a beautiful piece of history, originally constructed in 1869 to carry trains between South West London and Richmond.

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