Quick ride by bicycle from Canary Wharf to City of London

Hop on your bike at Canary Wharf, the heart of London’s modern business district, surrounded by gleaming glass towers and the Thames. Your ride takes you west along a mostly paved, very cycle-friendly route—about 7.3 km, perfect for a breezy city spin. You’ll cruise across the Isle of Dogs, cross the iconic River Thames via one of London’s bikeable routes, and slide into the City of London, where history lurks around every corner.

The route is gentle: just 65 meters of ascent and nearly all on smooth pavement or asphalt. You’ll spend most of your ride on dedicated cycleways and quiet roads, barely touching any traffic-heavy streets. Arriving in the City of London, you roll straight into the heart of the capital’s oldest quarter, famous for St Paul’s Cathedral, winding lanes, and buzzing markets. It’s a fantastic blend of new and old—perfect for a leisurely city adventure on two wheels!