Fulham Palace

A steady ride to Fulham Palace with a mix of quiet roads, some busier ones, parks and river paths and segregated cycling lanes. Some confidence in traffic is required for the busier sections. Skinny tyres may struggle on the gravely river paths.

We start riding over the cycling lane on the A40 into Acton and Chiswick High Street and then along the Thames crossing Chiswick Bridge into Mortlake. We cut through Barnes Green and along the London Wetland Centre until we get to the river path towards Putney. We will cycle over the busy Putney Bridge to join Fulham Palace. We stop here for a wander around the palace, and then we will have a coffee break at the Tea House in Bishop’s Park.

After our break we carry on towards Hammersmith Bridge, and cross the big Holland Park roundabout in Shepherd’s Bush (that sounds intimidating but we do it using cycling lanes and pedestrian crossings only). After that, we zig-zag in quiet roads of North Kensington and cross the bridge over the Grand Union Canal into Harrow Road. We aim to be back at Roundwood Park at 2.30pm.

If you find this ride fully booked, get in the waiting list as spaces always become available nearer the date. However, please do not sign up if you’re not sure you can join.

IMPORTANT POINTS: *Helmets aren't compulsory but advisable. *Check that your tyres are pumped and bring a spare inner tube and all necessary tools in case of a puncture. *If you have Covid-19 or have been told to self-isolate, or can't make it for any other reason, please cancel your space so someone else can join. *Only riders who booked themselves on the ride will be allowed to join. *Unless the weather takes a nasty turn making it unsafe or unpleasant to cycle, this ride will go ahead even if it rains. Dress for the weather and bring waterproofs just in case. * Please be advised that we video record our rides which are later published on YouTube. By joining our rides you are authorising your image to appear on the video.

We especially welcome newbies!