Cycling in Wandsworth
With approximately fourteen miles of scenic trails, the route rolls between the heathlands, commons & parklands of Putney Heath, Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park. The entire trail comprises official cycle paths and there are three distances to choose from: 14, 6 and 2 miles.
Riders of all skill and fitness levels are welcome, particularly new riders who's like to explore the local area on two wheels. Entry is free to all & the first person back to The Telegraph Pub buys the beers!
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Stepped access from Wandsworth Bridge to the Thames embankment
Stepped access to Wandsworth Bridge
Link under Wandsworth Bridge
Thames embankment and link through new development
Cyclists Keep Slow - Look Out For Pedestrians on the Thames embankment
Toucan crossing of Plough Road, Wandsworth
Link from Clapham Junction to Wandsworth Bridge
A huge array of Santander Bikes (into the distance) just north west of Clapham Junction.
Enough for 100 bikes if possible. Currently use buses to travel to the station and cycling would be so much easier - I'm sure many would agree
Cat's Back Bridge has been replaced by a modern structure - it's very busy with pedestrians and cyclists, but there are still barriers in place making passage awkward for everyone.
Planters used to create a chicane on Riverside Walk
Planters used to create a chicane on Riverside Walk
Non-standard No Cycling/Cyclists Dismount sign on a cycle path
Narrow spaced chicanes on cycle path with a non-standard dismount sign
Parking on top of the pavement and cycle path also reducing the road width
A cycleway and a bridleway subway.
I got a bit confused here as I wasn't expecting to have to go on to a shared bus lane.
After being on shared use this route towards Putney moves on a lane shared with buses here.
A3 parallel cycle route crosses a slipway on a traffic hump
Cycle parking installed after tireless campaigning.
Cycleway alongside the A3
Cycleway alongside the A3
Cycleway alongside the A3
Cycleway alongside the A3
No sign here to suggest that straght on continues the cycleway alongside the A3
Shared cycleway and bridleway
Narrow pavement cycleway comes to an end, proceed in a narrow cycle lane.
City bikes, Mexfield Road
Cycle Superhighway 8 near the former Battersea power station
Unofficial cycle parking near Clapham South Underground station.
Well used cycle parking at Clapham South.
Nightingale Lane - heavy lorries
Bellevue Road - nothing here to suggest that the London Cycle Network route 3 turns right here.
Bellevue Road - some route signage on LCN3.
Bellevue Road
There is nothing for cyclists at this junction on LCN3, where I’m waiting for that blue car to turn right.
Nottingham Road
Q: What on earth does that blue sign mean!?
A: "Route recommended for pedal cycles on the main carriageway
of a road. This may be marked as an advisory pedal cycle lane"
This diagram can be found at the top right o
Trinity Road
Bollards, and hatching and pinch points seem popular in this area.
Trinity Road
Bollards, and hatching and pinch points seem popular in this area.
Beechcroft / Brodrick Road
Beechcroft Road
I find it very weird to have the hatching like this along the middle of the road.
Beechcroft Road - absurdly narrow cycle bypass - but at least it is usually green!
Beechcroft Road - absurdly narrow cycle bypass - but at least it is usually green!
Fishponds Road - its a bit of an uphill this way.
The cycle route sign (for meaning see #73568) here seems to be meaningless.
This road feels like a bit of a 'rat run' for motor vehicles - I suppose the speedbumps confirm that.
Fishponds Road with unusual lit intersection sign
Fishponds Road with unusual lit intersection sign
Tooting High Street The houses at an angle to the road here are perhaps a hint that this was once a wiggly road.
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