Gravel Cycling Near London: 10 Routes Worth Riding
The London Dynamo route book covers 10 gravel routes radiating out from Richmond Park – from a sharp 52km Surrey Hills loop to a 139km day through Kent and back. Here is what each one is actually like to ride.
Sunday Gravel Ride
START TIME: 08:30 sharp (many members turn up at 08:00 for a pre-ride social). FREQUENCY: Once a month, on the first Sunday of the month. ROUTE: Chosen by the Ride Leader at least 48 hours in advance from the Route Book (Gravel filter). DISTANCE: Varies. ROUTE PROFILE: Varies. COFFEE STOP: Mid-ride, varies by route. LINKS: […]
The Dirty Belgie Gravel Loop
The Dirty Belgie Gravel Loop is a clockwise cycling route starting in Richmond Park that crosses Wimbledon Common, before heading uphill to the woods between Chessington and Oxshott.
Emma Pike Takes on Lakes ‘n’ Knödel
Emma Pike took on the adventure of a lifetime when she set the fastest solo women’s time in the 2025 Lakes ‘n Knödel bikepacking race this year.
