London’s Cycleways network expands to cover more than 400km

London's network of Cycleways this month reached a major milestone by expanding to over 400km, marking a more than a fourfold growth in the city's cycling infrastructure since 2016.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan said, “London's rapidly expanding cycle network is helping people get from A to B safely and sustainably, and is enabling hundreds more Londoners to try cycling.

“I'm delighted that these recent improvements mean Londoners living and working across our city - from Hounslow to Camden, Redbridge to Waltham Forest - will now benefit from new Cycleways.”

The expansion means that 27% of Londoners now live within 400m of a high-quality cycle route, significantly improving accessibility to sustainable transport options.

The network expansion includes eight newly created or upgraded Cycleways across various London boroughs.

Notable additions include a fully protected 1km extension of Cycleway 9 from Kew Bridge to Brentford in Hounslow, and a 1.3km extension of Cycleway 6 in Camden, connecting Chalk Farm to Hampstead along main roads and linking to Camden Town's markets.

Other significant developments include a new 2.8km Cycleway in Waltham Forest, connecting Leytonstone to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and a 3.7km route in Merton linking Colliers Wood to Wimbledon along quieter residential streets.

These extensions combine protected cycle lanes on busier roads with quieter routes through residential areas, all supported by clear signage for easy navigation.

The success of these expansions, says TfL, has been bolstered by London boroughs' efforts to reduce traffic and implement lower speed limits on residential streets.

Furthermore, it says, these measures, combined with the growing network of Cycleways, play a vital role in tackling air pollution, reducing congestion, and addressing the climate crisis while improving the health and wellbeing of Londoners across the capital.

Helen Cansick, TfL's Head of Healthy Streets Investment said, “These high-quality cycling networks bring a range of benefits to local communities, and we are continuing to work closely with boroughs and invest in further active travel schemes.

“We look forward to continuing our work to enable Londoners easy access to our cycle network.”