River Thames – Windsor Castle loop from Ascot

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River Thames – Windsor Castle loop from Ascot

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River Thames – Windsor Castle loop from Ascot

07:55

130km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 58 m for 122 m

After 27.7 km for 85 m

After 51.5 km for 184 m

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After 93.2 km for 79 m

After 103 km for 79 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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26.1 km

River Thames

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perhaps the UK's most famous river, the River Thames is the finish point of the Severn and Thames Way. The river flows 210 miles (338 km) from the Cotswolds to …

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27.3 km

Coal Woodland

Forest

51.0 km

Braywick Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Braywick Park, which spans across an area of over 12 hectares and was made a local nature reserve by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in 1999, is home …

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51.6 km

Braywick Park Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

52.2 km

Braywick Park

Nature Reserve

62.8 km

Windsor Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Perhaps the most famous castle in the UK, Windsor Castle is known for its ties to the royal family and its stunning architecture.

Built in the 11th century, the castle …

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66.1 km

Gravel Path Near Windsor FC Ground, Windsor Great Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

view of the castle, nice & smooth all the way, narrow in places tho

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82.2 km

Penton Hook Lock

Highlight • Rest Area

Penton Hook Lock on the River Thames was opened in 1815 to prevent floodwater to burst through the banks of the River Thames as it tried to carry straight on, …

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85.6 km

Chertsey Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Chertsey Bridge with some iconic pubs & the Lock nearby.

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90.7 km

Walton Marina

Lake

97.9 km

Molesey Lock and Hampton Court Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Popular lock and marina close to Hampton Court, with great views of Hampton Court Palace on the opposite bank through the arches of Hampton Court Bridge, designed by Edwin Lutyens.

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106 km

Walton Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Interesting bridge with good views of the Thames
Wide shared pavement across the bridge to keep you a off the busy road.
Good to include on an early morning weekend ride

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