# London Cycling Routes

> Curious what routes are on offer in London? No problem we've got you covered--check out the table below for route info. You can also view route info in the...

Source: https://support.zwift.com/en_us/london-cycling-routes-HJlC1KK50

Last updated: 2025-10-22T16:51:06.900Z

# London Cycling Routes

Curious what routes are on offer in London? No problem, we've got you covered—check out the table below for route info. You can also view route info in the Zwift Companion app by selecting EXPLORE on the HOME screen. Check out our article for info on [selecting a world and a route](https://support.zwift.com/selecting-a-world-before-a-ride-HkO4WB8nY). We also have some [event only routes](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/zwift-event-only-routes-for-cycling-H1GQONCUT).

Check out the links below if you're curious about our other worlds:

 

*   [France](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/france-cycling-routes-rJoUyKtqC)
*   [Innsbruck](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/innsbruck-cycling-routes-HkOqkFt9A)
*   [Makuri Islands](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/makuri-islands-cycling-routes-BJWgKYcR)
*   [New York](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/new-york-cycling-routes-HJTQltt50)
*   [Paris](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/paris-cycling-routes-HylPxKF90)

*   [Richmond](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/richmond-cycling-routes-BJ9KeKY5R)
*   [Scotland](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/scotland-cycling-routes-Sk0oxtF5A)
*   [Watopia](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/watopia-cycling-routes-ByIReYtcC)
*   [Yorkshire](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/yorkshire-cycling-routes-ry8btK5R)

Some routes include a lead-in distance that isn't part of the main route and doesn't count towards the route achievement. This lead-in—a stretch of road you ride to get to the start of the route—is indicated in blue on the in-game map, while the actual route appears in white. If you decide to start another lap after completing a route with a lead-in, you won't have to do the lead-in again.

 

 

Route

Details

![Classique route in London](https://zwiftdmz-marcom-us-east.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/LONDON_Classique_London_355x290.png "Classique")

**Route Name:** Classique

**Lead-In Distance:** 0.5 km (0.3 mi)

**Route Distance:**5.5 km (3.4 mi)

**Total** **Distance:** 6.0 km (3.7 mi)

**Lead-In Elevation Gain:** 0 m (0 ft)

**Route Elevation Gain:** 25 m (83 ft)

**Total** **Elevation Gain:** 25 m (83 ft)

**Route Badge?:** Yes

**XP on Badge Unlock:** 110

**Notes:** After a brief warmup ride from the starting area to the course, remain on the London Classique for as many laps as you can handle. Parts of route can be reverse.

![Greater London 8 route in London](https://zwiftdmz-marcom-us-east.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/LONDON_Greater_London_8_355x290.png "Greater London 8")

**Route Name:** Greater London 8

**Lead-In Distance:** 0.2 km (0.2 mi)

**Route Distance:** 23.9 km (14.7 mi)

**Total** **Distance:** 24.1 km (14.9 mi)

**Lead-In Elevation Gain:** 2 m (7 ft)

**Route Elevation Gain:** 276 m (905 ft)

**Total** **Elevation Gain:** 278 m (912 ft)

**Route Badge?:** Yes

**XP on Badge Unlock:** 480

**Notes:**Ride the first leg of the figure 8 along the Thames, down to Surrey and up Box Hill, finally crossing the Thames once again to return to central London.

![Greater London Flat route in London](https://zwiftdmz-marcom-us-east.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/LONDON_Greater_London_Flat_355x290.png "Greater London Flat")

**Route Name:** Greater London Flat

**Lead-In Distance:** 0.1 km (0 mi)

**Route Distance:** 11.6 km (7.3 mi)

**Total** **Distance:** 11.7 km (7.3 mi)

**Lead-In Elevation Gain:** 0 m (0 ft)

**Route Elevation Gain:** 53 m (175 ft)

**Total** **Elevation Gain:** 53 m (175 ft)

**Route Badge?:** Yes

**XP on Badge Unlock:** 230

**Notes:** Enjoy a flat London ridewith a short warm up, through the sprint zone, then return to the Thames and pass Harrods for a finish under the arch.

![Greater London Loopr route in London](https://zwiftdmz-marcom-us-east.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/LONDON_Greater_London_Loop_355x290.png "Greater London Loop")

**Route Name:** Greater London Loop

**Lead-In Distance:** 0.2 km (0.2 mi)

**Route Distance:** 21.1 km (13 mi)

**Total** **Distance:** 21.3 km (13.2 mi)

**Lead-In Elevation Gain:** 2 m (7 ft)

**Route Elevation Gain:** 255 m (837 ft)

**Total** **Elevation Gain:** 257 m (844 ft)

**Route Badge?:** Yes

**XP on Badge Unlock:** 420

**Notes:** Tour London and Surrey in the Greater London Loop.

![Greatest London Flat route in London](https://zwiftdmz-marcom-us-east.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/LONDON_Greatest_London_Flat_355x290.png "Greatest London Flat")

**Route Name:** Greatest London Flat

**Lead-In Distance:** 0.5 km (0.3 mi)

**Route Distance:** 23.6 km (14.7 mi)

**Total** **Distance:** 24.1 km (15 mi)

**Lead-In Elevation Gain:** 5 m (15 ft)

**Route Elevation Gain:** 163 m (537 ft)

**Total** **Elevation Gain:** 168 m (552 ft)

**Route Badge?:** Yes

**XP on Badge Unlock:** 500

**Notes:** Ride the flat roads of the Greater London Loop, then out to Surrey via Deerfield to return to London proper.

![Greatest London Loop route in London](https://zwiftdmz-marcom-us-east.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/LONDON_Greatest_London_Loop_355x290.png "Greatest London Loop")

**Route Name:** Greatest London Loop

**Lead-In Distance:** 0.2 km (0.2 mi)

**Route Distance:** 25.7 km (15.9 mi)

**Total** **Distance:** 25.9 km (16.1 mi)

**Lead-In Elevation Gain:** 2 m (7 ft)

**Route Elevation Gain:** 355 m (1,166 ft)

**Total** **Elevation Gain:** 357 m (1,173 ft)

**Route Badge?:** Yes

**XP on Badge Unlock:** 510

**Notes:** Ride London and Surrey, skirting the outside of both on a Grand Tour. Can  
be ridden in reverse.

![London 8 route in London](https://zwiftdmz-marcom-us-east.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/LONDON_London_8_355x290.png "London 8")

**Route Name:** London 8

**Lead-In Distance:** 0.1 km (0.1 mi)

**Route Distance:** 20.3 km (12.6 mi)

**Total** **Distance:** 20.4 km (12.7 mi)

**Lead-In Elevation Gain:** 2 m (5 ft)

**Route Elevation Gain:** 255 m (839 ft)

**Total** **Elevation Gain:** 257 m (844 ft)

**Route Badge?:** Yes

**XP on Badge Unlock:** 410

**Notes:**Ride all the roads of the PRL, past the iconic landmarks of central London  
into the rustic lanes of surrey Hills and back again.

![London Calling](https://zwiftdmz-marcom-us-east.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/London London Calling_355x290.png "London Calling")

**Route Name:** London Calling

**Lead-In Distance:** 0 km (0 mi)

**Route Distance:** 31.3 km (19.4 mi)

**Total Distance:** 31.3 km (19.4 mi)

**Lead-In Elevation Gain:** 0 m (0 ft)

**Route Elevation Gain:** 208 m (683 ft)

**Total Elevation Gain:** 208 m (683 ft)

**Route Badge?:**Yes

**XP on Badge Unlock:** 625

**Notes:** Answer the call with a tour through London’s streets, where power meets history at every turn. Keep the watts high because this city doesn’t slow down.

![London Flat route in London](https://zwiftdmz-marcom-us-east.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/London London Flat_355x290.png "London Flat")

**Route Name:** London Flat

**Lead-In Distance:** 0 km (0 mi)

**Route Distance:** 12 km (7.5 mi)

**Total** **Distance:** 12 km (7.5 mi)

**Lead-In Elevation Gain:** 0 m (0 ft)

**Route Elevation Gain:** 115 m (376 ft)

**Total** **Elevation Gain:** 115 m (376 ft)

**Route Badge?:** Yes

**XP on Badge Unlock:** 240

**Notes:** A rolling loop up and down the River Thames.

![London Loop route in London](https://zwiftdmz-marcom-us-east.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/LONDON_London_Loop_355x290.png "London Loop")

**Route Name:** London Loop

**Lead-In Distance:** 0.2 km (0.2 mi)

**Route Distance:** 14.9 km (9.2 mi)

**Total** **Distance:** 15.1 km (9.4 mi)

**Lead-In Elevation Gain:** 2 m (7 ft)

**Route Elevation Gain:** 231 m (757 ft)

**Total** **Elevation Gain:** 233 m (764 ft)

**Route Badge?:** Yes

**XP on Badge Unlock:** 300

**Notes:** Ride through London before dipping under the Thames, out to Surrey Hills for some fresh air and climbs, bypassing the Classique course. Can be ridden in reverse.

![London Uprising route in London](https://zwiftdmz-marcom-us-east.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/London London Uprising_355x290.png "London Uprising")

**Route Name:** London Uprising

**Lead-In Distance:** 0.1 km (0.1 mi)

**Route Distance:** 20.6 km (12.8 mi)

**Total** **Distance:** 20.7 km (12.9 mi)

**Lead-In Elevation Gain:** 0 m (0 ft)

**Route Elevation Gain:** 356 m (1,169 ft)

**Total** **Elevation Gain:** 356 m (1,169 ft)

**Route Badge?:** Yes

**XP on Badge Unlock:** 420

**Notes:** Ride This route gives you the chance to take on Box Hill in both directions once at the very start and at the end of the route with some nice flats for recovery in London in the middle.

![Surrey Hillsr route in London](https://zwiftdmz-marcom-us-east.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/LONDON_Surrey_Hills_355x290.png "Surrey Hills")

**Route Name:** Surrey Hills

**Lead-In Distance:** 4.6 km (2.9 mi)

**Route Distance:** 39.2 km (24.3 mi)

**Total** **Distance:** 43.8 km (27.2 mi)

**Lead-In Elevation Gain:** 156 m (510 ft)

**Route Elevation Gain:** 877 m (2,879 ft)

**Total** **Elevation Gain:** 1,033 m (3,389 ft)

**Route Badge?:** Yes

**XP on Badge Unlock:** 820

**Notes:** Prepare to spend the day climbing in the beautiful countryside, over each Surrey pass once in each direction.

![The London Pretzel route in London](https://zwiftdmz-marcom-us-east.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/LONDON_The_London_Pretzel_355x290.png "The London Pretzel")

**Route Name:** The London Pretzel

**Lead-In Distance:** 0.2 km (0.2 mi)

**Route Distance:** 55.8 km (34.6 mi)

**Total** **Distance:** 56 km (34.8 mi)

**Lead-In Elevation Gain:**2 m (7 ft)

**Route Elevation Gain:** 572 m (1,877 ft)

**Total** **Elevation Gain:** 574 m (1,884 ft)

**Route Badge?:** Yes

**XP on Badge Unlock:** 1100

**Notes:** Ride all roads north of the river backward and forward, then over Box Hill  
in each direction, in this twisting loop.

![The PRL Full route in London](https://zwiftdmz-marcom-us-east.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/LONDON_London_PRL_FULL_355x290.png "The PRL Full")

**Route Name:** The PRL Full

**Lead-In Distance:** 0.2 km (0.1 mi)

**Route Distance:** 173.4 km (107.8 mi)

**Total** **Distance:** 173.6 km (107.9 mi)

**Lead-In Elevation Gain:** 2 m (6 ft)

**Route Elevation Gain:** 2,623 m (8,606 ft)

**Total** **Elevation Gain:** 2,625 m (8,612 ft)

**Route Badge?:** Yes

**XP on Badge Unlock:** 3460

**Notes:** Eleven circuits of the London Loop, followed by an iconic finish going through the Prudential Ride London finish arch on The Mall.

![The PRL Half route in London](https://zwiftdmz-marcom-us-east.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/LONDON_London_PRL_Half_355x290.png "The PRL Half")

**Route Name:** The PRL Half

**Lead-In Distance:** 0.2 km (0.1 mi)

**Route Distance:** 69.2 km (43 mi)

**Total** **Distance:** 69.4 km (43.1 mi)

**Lead-In Elevation Gain:** 2 m (7 ft)

**Route Elevation Gain:** 1,009 m (3,311 ft)

**Total** **Elevation Gain:** 1,011 m (3,318 ft)

**Route Badge?:** Yes

**XP on Badge Unlock:** 1380

**Notes:** Four circuits of the London Loop, returning via the Surrey roundabout, through the sprint and banner finish on The Mall.

![Triple Loops route in London](https://zwiftdmz-marcom-us-east.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/LONDON_Triple_Loops_355x290.png "Triple Loops")

**Route Name:** Triple Loops

**Lead-In Distance:** 0.2 km (0.2 mi)

**Route Distance:** 41 km (25.4 mi)

**Total** **Distance:** 41.2 km (25.6 mi)

**Lead-In Elevation Gain:** 2 m (7 ft)

**Route Elevation Gain:** 565 m (1,852 ft)

**Total** **Elevation Gain:** 567 m (1,859 ft)

**Route Badge?:** Yes

**XP on Badge Unlock:** 810

**Notes:** First a loop of The City, then cross the Thames and pedal down to Surrey to climb both Box and Leith Hills.

Ride On.

\-The Team at Zwift