Thames Valley

Henley Loop

Thames Valley cycling route from Hampton Court to Henley and back.

Key Route Details: 

  • Distance: 113km
  • Elevation Gain: 460m
  • Start/Finish: Coppernose Café, Hampton Court, London
  • Highlights: Henley
  • Terrain: Mostly flat

The Henley Loop cycling route is another longer but fast flowing variant that heads, south of Windsor Great Park to Wargrave and then rejoining the Thames at Henley.

At Henley, the route turns right back towards London. After the climb at White Hill, the route is generally on a descending trend until it follows the classic fast flat back to Kingston.

Optional café: Velolife, Warren Row, (57km)

 

 

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