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London Ultra 250

A 249.8km ultra-distance road loop around London from Westminster, with 2,381m of climbing.

Distance
249.8 km
Elevation
2,381 m
Terrain
Challenging Endurance
Type
Road loop

Start and finish: Near Westminster, London

About this route

This route was not designed by London Dynamo. It comes from the London Ultra route files we hold, and we have not confirmed the organiser or whether the event is still run.

On the route

London Ultra 250 is an ultra-distance ride in a big circle around London, starting and finishing in Westminster.

This is a provisional route. We will revisit this page from time to time to swap in a confirmed route once we have one.

The route measures 249.8km with 2,381m of climbing, which gives it a Terrain label of Challenging. Its notable climbs are listed below.

This page is for riding the route 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 30km: 2.6km at 3.2% average.
  • Steep ramps: 350m at 10.7% average (c. 166km), 175m at 12.2% average (c. 169km), and 125m at 14.1% average (c. 210km).

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.

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