London to brighton cycle our route takes us from our start point at the royal free hospitals recreation club in london to the seafront of brighton, with its famous pier and long shingle beach. The seafront cycle route has giveway lines for pedestrians. Thanks for rating, the route was added to your favorite routes. Its a hilly route, with the toughest challenge saved till last the long, steep ditchling beacon. We think its the best allround route, but youll need a map such as our pdf. Brighton pier, the beach, and a chance to ceremonially dip your wheel in the english channel. From the city, through the suburbs and into the countryside, with the testing climb of ditchling beacon just before the beach below, the london to brighton route is full of action. It is managed by transport for london for the section inside the greater london boundary, surrey county council and west sussex county council for the section shadowed by the m23 motorway, the highways agency as a trunk road between the m23 and patcham, and by brighton and hove. When is it, what is the route and how to participate the annual london to brighton to bike ride this weekend is a test of skill for charitable causes. London to brighton bhf official route a bike ride in. Donald hirschs cycle route to paris from dieppe or london. London to brighton bhf official route 2018 bikemap. London to brighton cycle ride 2020 get your place today.
Ive plotted the 87km route from clapham common to brighton in preparation for the bhf london to brighton bike ride in june and uploaded it here. The route follows national cycle network routes 4 and 5 along minor roads, country lanes and traffic free paths. It has more strictly trafficfree sections than our route the wandle trail in london, suburban bike paths in. The bike ride starts at clapham common tube station. Many riders choose to take the train back into the city after filling up on fish and chips along the coast. Running for the 45th year our world class cycle ride takes you 54 miles from city to coast. London to brighton cycle route 65 miles 104 km travel from the banks of the river thames in greenwich to the south coast on this popular route along national cycle network routes 21 and 20. The london to brighton bike ride is a cycle route starting in clapham common and going through the sussex countryside including turners hill and ditching. London to brighton bike ride is the flagship fundraising event for the british heart foundation bhf. D plan so far is to leave clapham at about 0930, meeting stefan at about 10am a little way along the route. Elevation and ascent statistics with customisable elevation graph. London to brighton bhf official route 2018 bikemap your bike. East london and essex offer flat and fast routes, perfect for anyone looking for a quick spin or to increase their mileage with few challenging hills. On that page you will find the route card and route maps generated by tracklogs plus the trl file if you need it.
The national cycle network does have a signposted route between london and brighton route 20. Ah, its the london to brighton as in a specific ride. Your start time is indicated by the colour of your body number in this pack. At 60 miles, its perfect for an energetic days riding, or a lazy weekend. Use our cycle map, explore leisure routes and cycleways, and find cycling inspiration. The route runs for about 65 miles, using a mixture of minor roads and traffic free paths. Skip to navigation skip to content skip to footer transport. London to brighton cycle ride 2019 welcome to the london to brighton cycle ride. London to brighton bhf official route 2018 distance.
The annual london to brighton to bike ride this weekend is a test of skill for charitable causes. All routes on the london to brighton offroad bike ride are designed and. Find cycle routes, go to events and join your local cycling group. Once we are out of london we predominantly cycle along quiet country lanes passing through mitcham, carshalton, chipstead, banstead and haywards heath before taking on the challenge that is ditchling beacon a mile long climb to the top of the south downs where you will be rewarded with amazing views and a water break.
These images show the elevations along the london to brighton bike ride route with mile markers along the top. The a23 road is a major road in the united kingdom between london and brighton, east sussex, england. Starting at the rapha cycle club, this route takes cyclists out of the city, through richmond park, to two of surreys famous climbs, leith hill and box hill, on a route inspired by the london olympic 2012 road race. Britains bestknown oneday route, it has a simple appeal. To plan a bike route, click the start and end points, or type placenames above. Fully signposted route from london to brighton with marshals.
The route covers 55 miles from south london to madeira drive on the brighton seafront. London to brighton bhf official route strava routes. You will be taking on the challenge of cycling 55 miles from clapham common in south london, travelling through mitcham, carshalton, chipstead, banstead, haywards heath and finally to brighton having completed your incredible journey. Lots of detail on the route of the london to brighton cycle ride cycling london to brighton. London to brighton bike ride sunday 21 june 2020 bhf. It is also printed on the address label of the envelope. Bhf london to brighton europes oldest charity bike ride.
Travel from the banks of the river thames in greenwich to the south coast on this popular route along national cycle network routes 21 and 20. Theres much to enjoy with beautiful parks, riverside paths, lovely countryside and a series of pretty towns and villages. All you need to know about the london to brighton bike ride including dates, routes and key information cycling london to brighton. We live in brighton, about 12 years ago or so they stopped taking bikes on trains so getting up to clapham was a pain now we cycle both ways, leave brighton at 6 ish egg mcmuffin brekky on. Buffet lunch and feed stations en route, with a variety of tasty refreshments, water and hot drinks vegan and gluten free options available women v cancer london to brighton bike ride 2021 medal. All of our east london routes start around shoreditch and head out towards essex before returning to the hackney area. Detailed route description cycling london to brighton. Now in its 41st year, it is europes oldest and largest charity bike ride. The london to brighton bike ride is a cycle route starting in clapham common and going through the sussex countryside including turners hill and ditching beacon before hitting the beach village on brighton. Once out of london, competitors will predominantly cycle along quiet country lanes passing through mitcham, carshalton, chipstead, banstead and haywards heath before taking on the challenge that is ditchling beacon a mile long climb to the top of the south downs where you will be rewarded with amazing. Downloadable gpx and kml files found under on the day tab.
To see photos ukireland, click on the route, and choose find photos. The route then continues through the pretty addington golf. By taking part in the london to brighton bike ride you can choose to raise money for a hospital close to your heart, research that saves and improves lives, or donate to our general funds for your donation to be used where it is most needed. Each route you rate 4 stars or above will be added to your favorite routes. Or at least, if you can do that distance on any other bike, you can do it on a brompton. Find your perfect cycling route, create your own bike trails, and discover the most stunning cycling destinations. The route will finish at the brighton seafront on madeira drive, close to the marina. Cycling in london top london cycling routes strava. London to brighton offroad v2 bikemap your bike routes. Register for the london to brighton offroad bike ride. Women v cancer london to brighton bike ride 2021 dream. Theres plenty of opportunities to stop for coffee and cake, and beautiful scenery in the surrey hills around peaslake.
Bikemap is the worlds biggest bike route collection. The london to brighton bike ride is an iconic 55 mile bike ride starting from clapham common in south london, to the seaside town of brighton. The relevant sustrans routes are either route 20 via brighton or route 21 near eastbourne, as shown on this zoomable online map. Please arrive no earlier than 30 minutes before that time. One way train fare brighton london action challenge representative action challenge support crew first aid trained member of staff doctor bike mechanics snacks and drinks along the route lunch and dinner not included bike and bike equipment alcoholic drinks items of a personal nature equipment an equipment list will be forwarded at a. To alter the route, just drag anywhere on the route a new marker will appear. The london to brighton cycle ride is challenging but achievable. Cross the busy a27 road to continue along ditchling road into brighton signposted hollingbury. Every effort is made to ensure that the route is well signed and marshalled. Downhill watching out for the speed bumps and clapham tractors then straight ahead over the railway line and up bellevue road past wandsworth common on the right. Brighton pier 60mi a slightly complex maze of cycle paths provides a safe route past victoria gardens and the pavilion, but as long as you keep pointing in the right way downhill youll be fine.
London to brighton bhf route 2011 a bike ride in lambeth. You may copy this pdf for your friends, but commercial redistribution is prohibited. We appreciate every single one of our fundraisers you make it possible for us to fund. Make the most of your run or ride with strava routes. Follow the thames valley cycle route from the city of london to oxford on this fantastic long distance bike ride. In order to maximise your enjoyment you do need to train and get out on your bike before the ride. London to brighton garmin enabled your bike routes. The official map for the iconic 68mile 109km ride from the capital to the coast please note. Theyre community curated and backed by strava activity data to help you choose the right roads and paths. Find out how minihollands is improving streets and public areas. This is unofficial route of the london to brighton bike ride, but it rarely changes and have done it so many times enjoy visit our site bike ri. London to brighton route map adrian fitchs random rambling. Greenwich to brighton 98km cycle route near london id.