Thames Valley

Dragonfly Loop

Thames Valley cycling route from Hampton Court to Dinton Pastures and back.

Key Route Details:

  • Distance: 96km
  • Elevation: 320m
  • Start/Finish: The Coppernose Café, Hampton Court, London
  • Highlights: Dinton Pastures Nature Reserve

The Dragonfly Loop cycling route heads west to Dinton Pastures Nature Reserve. On the return leg, the route ends up on the same fast return as the Windsor Classic Loop.

Starting point: The Coppernose, Hampton.

Optional café: The Coffee Deck, Dinton Pastures Country Park (48km). 

 

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