South Ken and Brompton Cemetery

An easygoing ride to South Kensington and Brompton Cemetery, through quiet roads and some segregated cycling lanes. We also cross between Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. This is an excellent ride for those who are confident on their bikes but not so much on the roads. We go at the pace of the slowest and don't leave anyone behind.

We will leave Brent using Chamberlayne Road and crossing Harrow Road to North Kensington. There we use C44 until we get to Ken Gardens. We then cross High Street Kensington and cycle through quiet roads of South Ken, reaching Brompton Cemetery through the North Gate where we will spot the grave of the suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst and stop for a coffee break. We carry on towards the South wing of the cemetery via the Central Avenue and its beautiful view of the Great Circle. Back through quiet roads of South Ken again, we reach Albert Memorial and join CS3. On our way back to Roundwood Park, we join the Grand Union Canal in Paddington until West Kilburn. This route is mostly flat.

IMPORTANT POINTS: Helmets aren't compulsory but highly advisable. Make sure that your tyres are pumped and you have a spare inner tube and all necessary tools in case of a puncture. Places are limited and sometimes get fully booked, normally with a waiting list. If you develop Covid-19 symptoms 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 a rain coat just in case.

First-timers welcome!