Profile of the Croydon Urban Cycle Routes
Introdution to our urban routes
We have used 9 local parks, dedicated traffic free cycle paths, available off road sections and minimised the use of main roads to create some great urban cycle routes with a rural feel. The parks used in these routes are Crystal Palace Park, Brockwell Park, Ruskin Park, Dulwich Park, Norwood Park, South Norwood Country Park, Morden Hall Park, Rosehill Park & Beddington Park. Please browse the circuit profiles below to find out if they are for you.
Please note that these circuits are circular and can be joined at any point. The starts are suggestions only as they offer public parking. Parks are open during daylight hours only, please click here to see approximate opening times. Please also note that some parks have height restrictions at their entrances which may require you to remove any bicycles off your car bike rack before entering.
Mitcham & Morden (10 1/4 mile cycle route)
Where this cycle route goes through/nearBeddington Corner, Collier’s Wood, Hackbridge, Merton, Mitcham, Morden, Rosehill, St Hellier, Streatham Vale & The Wrythe. |
Start – Public car parking is available at Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road, Morden, Surrey SM4 5JD.
Description – This is a relatively flat circuit that takes in Morden Hall Park, Figges Marsh and Rosehill Park. Major roads have been minimised and over 40% of this route is through parks or on cycle lanes. This route can be completed on a road bike.
Ratings· Not testing but a good 10 mile route
· It’s a nice Sunday ride
· Suitable
South Norwood & West Wickham (11 mile cycle route)
Where this cycle route goes through/nearEden Park, Elmers End, Monks Orchard, Park Langley, Spring Park, West Wickham & Woodside. |
Start – Public car parking is available at South Norwood Country Park. The car park is off Albert Road, Near Woodside, Croydon, Surrey.
Description – This is a relatively easy 11 mile route that links South Norwood Country Park with traffic free cycle lanes in Park Langley and off road sections near Addington Hills. You will need a mountain or hybrid bike to complete this circuit.
Ratings
· Club Cyclists – Not suitable
· Regular Cyclists – Suitable
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Beginners/Occasional Cyclists – Suitable
Crystal Palace & Brockwell (12.2 mile cycle route)
Where this cycle route goes through/nearCrystal Palace, Dulwich, Dulwich Village, Gipsy Hill, Herne Hill, North Dulwich, Sydenham, Tulse Hill, West Norwood. |
Start – Public car parking is available at Crystal Palace Park, off Crystal Palace Park Road, opposite Sydenham Avenue, Crystal Palace.
Description – This is a great circuit taking in Crystal Palace Park, Dulwich Park, Ruskin Park, Brockwell Park and Norwood Park. This route takes in Dulwich Village and the smallest public railway in the World at Brockwell Park and Brockwell Lido. This is not a flat circuit but can be completed on a road or hydbrid bike. Parking is also available at Dulwich Park, College Road entrance.
Ratings
· Club Cyclists – It’s a good local circuit
· Regular Cyclists – Suitable
· Beginners/Occasional Cyclists – Not suitable
South Croydon & Wallington (14 mile cycle route)
Where this cycle route goes through/nearBeddington, Purley, South Croydon, Woodcote, Waddon, Wallington, Woodcote Green. |
Start – Public car parking is available at Grange Park Car Park, London Road, Nr Beddington Park (opposite Riverside Close, Wallington, Surrey).
Description – This is a fabulous 14 mile route that at its nearest point is only ½ mile from central Croydon yet almost completely avoids busy main roads with over a 1/3 of this circuit on bridleways or cycle paths. Our suggested start is at Wallington, but after just 2 ½ miles you are already enjoying countryside. You will need a mountain bike to complete this circuit. Parking is also available at Westcroft Leisure Centre.
Ratings· Club Cyclists – A good local route
· Regular Cyclists – Suitable
· Beginners/Occasional Cyclists – This may be too much
