Sortie rapide à vélo de Canary Wharf à Barbican

Hop on your bike in the striking modern landscape of Canary Wharf, London’s financial powerhouse, and set off for Barbican, a cultural and architectural hotspot. This ride is just under 9 km and mostly follows dedicated cycleways and quiet roads, making it an easygoing city adventure.

You’ll pedal out of the gleaming high-rises of Canary Wharf and cross east London’s vibrant neighborhoods—think historic docklands, inventive street art, and riverside paths. The route is mostly flat with a few gentle rises, so it’s manageable for most cyclists. Surfaces are predominantly smooth asphalt, with a fun stretch of paving stones as you near the City.

Arriving at Barbican, you’ll find yourself in the midst of the iconic 1960s Barbican Estate—famous for its Brutalist architecture and world-class arts centre, galleries, and gardens. Whether you’re headed for a concert, some gallery time, or just a coffee, this is a fantastic cross-section of London life on two wheels.