Transport for London (TfL) is launching a new programme of leisurely cycle routes in a bid to encourage Londoners to cycle on Sundays.
Developed in collaboration with leading cyclist organisations, TfL Cycle Sundays has said it will offer beginner friendly journeys, discounts and training while aiming to increase the use of active transport in the capital on routes stretching up to 10 miles.
It has also promised to maintain physical and mental wellbeing of new cyclists attempting to build their confidence when travelling around the capital.
The transport body says it is continuing to work on expanding cycle paths across London.
The new routes are said to be easy to follow, but Londoners have been advised to download the Strava app to help track them.
The quiet routes have been selected by TfL and a range of partners, including British Cycling, Cycle Sisters, JoyRiders, London Cycling Campaign, Sustrans and Wheels for Wellbeing.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan, said: “I'm committed to enabling more Londoners to experience the joys of cycling in the capital. That's why I'm delighted to support Londoners who are new to cycling, or who haven't got their bike out of the shed in a while, to give it a try on Sundays.
“TfL is offering a range of cycling discounts and training, as well as highlighting leisure routes people can use in their local area. Those who don't have their own bike can hire one from the 800 Santander docking stations dotted around the capital and take advantage of the Day Pass, allowing unlimited journeys under 30 minutes from £3. I hope this exciting initiative encourages more Londoners to get out cycling, and incorporate active travel into their daily lives.”
The routes loop through parks, including the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and span across much of the capital.
The full list has revealed routes for the following boroughs:
Barking & Dagenham
- Eastbury and Parks Tour (British Cycling)
- Dagenham's green spaces (British Cycling)
- Barking Park Figure of 8 (British Cycling)
- Tour of the Parks (British Cycling)
Barnet
- Oak Hill Park Fun (British Cycling)
- Barnet at its Best - by Bike! (British Cycling)
Bexley
- Bike Loop from Barnehurst
Brent
- Discovery route from Brent Civic Centre (London Cycling Campaign)
- Dollis Hill to City of London (London Cycling Campaign)
- Graceville via canal to the Collective at Old Oak (JoyRiders)
- Tour of Brent Parks from Kilburn (JoyRiders)
Bromley
- Norman Park Dash (British Cycling)
Camden
- Hampstead Heath Link (British Cycling)
- Back and Forth Across the Heath (British Cycling)
Croydon
- A Wander round Wandle Park (British Cycling)
- Tram and Lake Loop (British Cycling)
- Let's Hit the Parks! (British Cycling)
- Wandle Trail (Sustrans)
Ealing
- S1 Northfields and Syon Park (London Cycling Campaign)
- S2 Ealing and Acton (London Cycling Campaign)
- S3 Southall and Greenford (London Cycling Campaign)
- S4 North Ealing (London Cycling Campaign)
- Dr Who Trail (British Cycling)
Enfield
- River Lea Discoverer (British Cycling)
Greenwich
- Greenwich to Woolwich (London Cycling Campaign)
- Tower Bridge to Greenwich (Sustrans)
Hackney
- Golden Circle (Sustrans)
- Dalston to Harringay Green Lanes (London Cycling Campaign)
- Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Cycle Tour (British Cycling)
- Millfields Park Return (JoyRiders)
Hammersmith & Fulham
- Boat Race Ride (British Cycling)
Haringey
- Ally Pally and the North London Heights (London Cycling Campaign)
- Loop de Loop Through the Parks (British Cycling)
- Haringey to Walthamstow Wetlands (Cycle Sisters)
Havering
- Follow the Leader (British Cycling)
- Romford Ride through Raphael and Lodge Farm Parks (British Cycling)
- Historic Byeways and Greenways (British Cycling)
Hillingdon
- The Uxbridge Lido Cycle (British Cycling)
- Town to Country Adventure (British Cycling)
Hounslow
- National Trust Osterley Park and House (British Cycling)
- Southall Parkside (Cycle Sisters)
- From Osterley Park House and Stables Courtyard to Lampton Park BikeHub (Cycle Sisters)
Islington
- Parks and stadiums old and new with a trip through the woods (British Cycling)
- From St P to Vicky P (British Cycling)
Kingston
- A Trip to the River (British Cycling)
- Hampton Court to Kingston (TfL Cycleway)
Lambeth
- South West London Commons (British Cycling)
Lewisham
- Deptford Family Ride (London Cycling Campaign)
- Chinbrook Meadows Loop (British Cycling)
- Forster Memorial Park (British Cycling)
Merton
- The Wandle Trail (British Cycling)
Newham
- Let's Roam - Traffic Free Loop (Newham Council)
- Let's roam - Roding Valley Way (Newham Council)
- Let's roam - South of the River (Newham Council)
Redbridge
- Redbridge cultural tour (British Cycling)
- Fairlop waters family ride (British Cycling)
- South Redbridge Parks Tour (British Cycling)
- Leytonstone Hollow Ponds (Cycle Sisters)
- Redbridge Lakes & Claybury Woods (Cycle Sisters)
Richmond
- New Crane Path/Thames Path (London Cycling Campaign)
- Palaces of West London (London Cycling Campaign)
- A Taste of Ham (British Cycling)
Southwark
- Southwark Park Ecology Trail (British Cycling)
Sutton
- Beddington Park (British Cycling)
Tower Hamlets
- Bow Locks Bash (British Cycling)
- Waterways to Wapping (British Cycling)
Waltham Forest
- Hollow Ponds Return (JoyRiders)
- Coppermill Circle (Waltham Forest Council)
- Murder and the Orient (Waltham Forest Council)
- Planes, Bikes and Automobiles (Waltham Forest Council)
- A wander down the hill (Waltham Forest Council)
Wandsworth
- King George's Park Pootle (British Cycling)
- Battersea Park Loop (British Cycling)
- Mordern to Tooting (London Cycling Campaign
