Use our bikes to cycle around Richmond Park which is the largest Royal Park of London and enjoy the beautiful riverside area of Richmond. Once an old royal hunting ground this 10km2 park still has 2 types of deer roaming freely. You will see a stunning protected view of the River Thames (uphill bike push involved!), pass the old royal hunting lodge, see a protected view of St Paul's Cathedral + see deer and other nature as you enjoy this leisurely cycle ride.
Richmond Train Station
- Richmond is in South West London Zone 3, you can reach it using the Underground District Line (green)-we are on the final stop via St James Park, Victoria, Earls Court etc. You can also come by Mainline train from London Waterloo (fast 20 minutes, slow 40 minutes)
Come through the ticket barrier on arrival (toilets on the right if needed), then go up the stairs to the ticket hall, I will see you outside the station by the bench, I will have my bike, we will then walk 5 minutes to your bikes.
We will enter the largest Royal Park of London called Richmond Park (after a steep walk pushing bikes!). This walled park is 10 km2 and we will cycle around much of it enjoying nature with a walk through a plantation gardens + a telescopic view of St Paul's Cathedral too.
See deer roaming freely and see the 18th Century White Lodge the old hunting lodge of the royals when staying in the park.
We usually stop at this lovely old pub for a drink at least, you can enjoy lunch also if you wish or we may have agreed to get a sandwich in the park to eat.
We return along the riverside path back to where we collected the bikes in the morning, you can walk back to Richmond Station from here.
Richmond Train Station
-Multi geared lightweight hybrid bike-choose ladies or men style, children may have mountain bikes depending on their height.
-Helmet if required-request size small, medium or large
-Tour Guide
-Travel to Richmond + from Hampton Court stations
-Drinks + lunch (£10-£30 per person)
-Cycling is 10 miles approximately
-There is a steep hill near the start which we push the bikes up
-The path can be muddy so wear suitable outdoor clothing and shoes, no flapping trousers because of the bike chain.
-Bring a small backpack for spare layers/waterproofs
-A refillable bottle of water is advised
-The bikes +/- helmets are delivered to you specially so we need your height and gender details in advance for bike style and size + helmet size if required
-You will need a bank card for buying drinks + lunch if you want it (£20 per person approximately)
With enough advance request I can provide tours most days unless away.