Local Cycle Network 5

LCN 5

Local Cycle Network 5

A collection of 5 cycling routes.

Overview

About this collection

LCN 5 is a cross‑town cycling route that strings together back streets, short stretches of busier roads, and a few dedicated cycleway sections. Expect an easy, rolling ride with roughly 23.5 km of mostly paved surface and just a couple of brief unpaved/gravel bits.

It’s a practical line for everyday trips and weekend spins alike—good for linking neighborhoods, parks, and local centers without detouring too much. Wayfinding is usually by LCN 5 signs; rideable in both directions.

Highlights and tips:

  • Mostly asphalt with some concrete and paving stones; smooth overall.
  • Gentle ups and downs (under 150 m total elevation change) make it friendly for a wide range of riders.
  • You’ll encounter some busier road sections—lights, a bell, and visible clothing help. Take extra care at junctions.
  • Family-friendly in quieter parts; consider timing your ride to avoid peak traffic.

If you want a steady, city-style route that mixes calm streets with a few protected paths, LCN 5 gets you there with minimal fuss.

5
Routes
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Duration
23.5 km
Distance
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Avg. speed
95 m
Ascent
139 m
Descent

Local Cycle Network 5

Routes in this collection

All 5 routes in this collection can be opened on the map or in the Bikemap App for more details, where you can adjust them in the route planner, or download them as GPX or KML file. Use them as a template for planning your own rides, or let Bikemap navigate you along them directly.

Elstree to Edgware (LCN 5)
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Elstree to Edgware (LCN 5)

Cycling route in Elstree, England, United Kingdom

Quick hop along LCN 5 from Elstree down to Edgware. About 2.1 km, almost entirely on smooth asphalt cycleway, trending downhill so it feels easy and quick. Start near Elstree film studios and roll into Edgware, home to the Northern line terminus and plenty of shops for a coffee stop. Ideal as a lin…
2.1 km
Distance
4 m
Ascent
42 m
Descent
LCN 5: Edgware to Bayswater
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LCN 5: Edgware to Bayswater

Cycling route in Edgware, England, United Kingdom

Start at Edgware on the Northern line and follow LCN 5 south to Bayswater. About 13.6 km, gently downhill, mostly paved roads with some busy bits—ride off‑peak if you can. You’ll roll through northwest London and finish by Kensington Gardens/Hyde Park, perfect for a breather or coffee. A handy subu…
13.6 km
Distance
56 m
Ascent
93 m
Descent
LCN 5
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LCN 5

Cycling route in Brixton Hill, England, United Kingdom

Short hop along London Cycle Network 5 through Brixton Hill, linking the top and bottom of the hill on mostly quiet residential roads. It’s around 2.7 km with a gentle 13 m climb, so great for a warm-up or quick errand. Expect a couple of busier stretches near the high street; take care at junction…
2.7 km
Distance
13 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
LCN 5: Thornton Heath
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LCN 5: Thornton Heath

Cycling route in Thornton Heath, England, United Kingdom

A short spin on London Cycle Network Route 5 through Thornton Heath. About 2.7 km on mostly quiet, paved streets with barely any climb—easy and relaxed. Great for a quick errand or a gentle leg-stretcher across the neighborhood, with a brief pedestrian section and just a touch of traffic. Starts an…
2.7 km
Distance
12 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
LCN 5: Thornton Heath to Croydon
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LCN 5: Thornton Heath to Croydon

Cycling route in Thornton Heath, England, United Kingdom

Quick hop on LCN 5 from Thornton Heath to Croydon. Mostly quiet residential streets with a short busier stretch and barely any hills. Ideal for an easy spin, a station-to-station link, or a run to the shops and tram in central Croydon.
2.4 km
Distance
10 m
Ascent
3 m
Descent