Worth the ride near London, United Kingdom
We list 9 places worth riding to around London, United Kingdom, across views, food, and coffee.
Views
Box Hill (Salomons Memorial Viewpoint)
Viewpoint
The Zig Zag Road climb ends at a view over the Mole Valley and Surrey Hills, the default Sunday destination south of London.
Leith Hill Tower
Viewpoint
Second highest point in southeast England, with an 18th century Gothic tower and a clear day view of 13 counties.
Newlands Corner
Viewpoint
Free car park on the A25 between Guildford and Dorking, with Surrey Hills views and a longtime gathering of North Downs riders.
Food
Ryka's Cafe
Food
Bikers' cafe on this spot since 1920, open daily from 8am, with a car park full of bikes most dry weekends.
Ace Cafe London
Food
Come for the bike meets and ride outs held all year, with the doors open from 8am.
The Kings Oak, High Beach
Food
The traditional riders' gathering spot on London's northeast side, where Britain's first motorcycle speedway meeting ran in 1928.
Coffee
Newlands Corner Cafe
Coffee
A natural halfway pause on the North Downs run, with picnic benches by the viewpoint to stretch out on.
Bike Shed Moto Co
Coffee
Railway arches at 384 Old Street with custom builds around the coffee, run by and for riders since 2011.
Box Hill National Trust Cafe
Coffee
Grab and go servery from 8am for early starts, barista coffee and cakes from 10, steps from the Salomons Memorial viewpoint.