A 251.1km ultra-distance road loop around London, with 2,452m of climbing.
- Distance
- 251.1 km
- Elevation
- 2,452 m
- Terrain
- Challenging Endurance
- Type
- Road loop
Start and finish: Near Waltham Abbey, Essex
Five Dynamos rode their own loop around London in a day. Read how they got on.
About this route
This route was designed by the organisers of the London Revolution Ultra, not by London Dynamo.
Sportive routes change from year to year, and this page follows the route file we hold. The London Revolution Ultra ran on 23 September 2023. We have not found a later edition.
On the route
The London Revolution Ultra was a one-day ultra-distance ride in a big circle around the edge of London. This route starts in the north, near Waltham Abbey, and makes a full circuit of about 251km before returning to the start.
The route measures 251.1km with 2,452m of climbing, which gives it a Terrain label of Challenging. Its notable climbs are listed below.
This page is for riding the route outside the sportive, on your own or with friends. There are no organised feed stops, so plan your food and water for the day.
Event names and logos belong to their owners and are shown for identification only. London Dynamo is not affiliated with these events.
Notable climbs
- Climb near 58km: 2.8km at 3% average.
- Steep ramps: 350m at 10.9% average (c. 195km) and 150m at 12.8% average (c. 199km).
Route map and GPX
To download the GPX or TCX file, open the route on Strava with View on Strava below the map, choose the three dots menu, then Export GPX or Export TCX. A free Strava account is needed. Route checked against Strava on 27 October 2026.