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View of Richmond Bridge – Teddington Lock loop from Tooting

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View of Richmond Bridge – Teddington Lock loop from Tooting

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View of Richmond Bridge – Teddington Lock loop from Tooting

02:38

42.6km

90m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 17 m for 5 m

After 42.6 km for 5 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

3.40 km

Wandle Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The start of a lovely river path to bring you away from the bustling city.

Tip by

2

10.1 km

View of London Wetland Centre from the Thames Path

Highlight • Natural

The London Wetland Centre is a serene nature reserve in Barnes. Once four Victorian reservoirs, the site now offers tranquil wetlands, picnic areas, and a playground, nestled in a bend of the River Thames.

Tip by

13.4 km

Beach

Beach

4

17.3 km

Kew Railway Bridge

Highlight • Monument

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.

Tip by

5

18.0 km

Thames Path: Richmond to Kew

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great gravel section along the river

Tip by

6

22.3 km

Richmond Lock and Weir

Highlight • Historical Site

Located between Teddington and Richmond, Richmond Lock and Weir is an impressive series of three huge vertical sluice gates suspended from an attractive, multi-arched footbridge. Its purpose is to ensure …

Tip by

7

23.1 km

View of Richmond Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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.

Tip by

8

24.2 km

Thames Path: Richmond Bridge to Teddington Lock

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lovely stretch of path here, but it is heavily used, so be mindful of pedestrians, especially children and pets as well.

Tip by

9

27.5 km

Teddington Lock

Highlight • Historical Site

The river pathway from Kew Bridge to Richmond is unmetalled and can be rough and muddy in wet weather. Also, strictly speaking, cycling is not permitted, although everybody does it. …

Tip by

40.8 km

Merton Priory Chapter House

Archaeological Site

B

42.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

6.70 km

6.15 km

5.17 km

4.09 km

2.82 km

140 m

Surfaces

27.4 km

5.50 km

5.14 km

3.71 km

765 m

< 100 m

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