Cycle route: Weybridge to Kingston via Thames path

Weybridge to Kingston

via Walton, Molesey, and Thames path


National cycle route 4 bypasses the busy town centre of Weybridge using Portmore Park Road.	The route joins the river from Thames Street, Weybridge by the wier and Weybridge Ladies Rowing Club.

Follow Bridge Road and turn right onto Portmore park folowing cycle route signs. Cross the busy Weybridge Road at a mini roundabout. and follow Portmore Park Road as it snakes around the back of Weybridge. Turn left into Thames Street through the original Portmore park gate posts. Take care as Thames Street is narrow and can be busy. When the road turns to the right, continue through a small cindered car park onto the Thames towpath. The path is amply wide to share with walkers, but remember the normal courtesies of the shared path. Follow the river under Walton Bridge and over a steep footbridge at the marina entrance, to arrive at Walton Wharf by the Swan public house (4.1km, 2.6m).

To reach Walton town centre, leave the towpath along the side of the Swan, and turn right into Manor Road. Follow the road when it curves to the left, and join Bridge Road to bring you to the main shopping centre.


Past the tennis club and D'Oyley Carte Island, the path passes through a wood of mature trees.	The path follows the Thames from Weybridge to Kingston. Sunbury lock is a popular place to stop for a while, relax, and watch the boats.

From the Swan, continue along the towpath to Elmbridge Leisure Centre (1.0km, 0.6m) and Sunbury Lock, to Hurst Park where the path runs between the river and a wide grassed recreation area. The path leads past the car park, where a flock of hungry but hopeful geese are waiting, then through the trees and past the cricket club and boat club to Molesey Lock and Hampton Court bridge (6.6km, 4.1m).

To reach East Molesey, leave the towpath between the cricket club and the boat club. Cross the busy Hurst Road, and continue past the church to arrive at the High Street.


At Hurst Park, Molesey, enough space is left between housing and the river to provide a cycle path and ample recreational area.	Part of national cycle route 4 , at the Hampton Court end of the Hurst Park open space.

Cross Hampton Court bridge, and rejoin the towpath on the North side of the river. Follow the towpath as far as Kingston Bridge, which is best crossed as a pedestrian before turning right into the town centre (4.8km, 3.0m). Here you will normally find thousands of bikes, the result of the well-designed cycle routes into the town from all directions.

An alternative route from Hampton Court to Kingston bridge is via the main road, Hampton Court Road. It is a shorter distance, and there is a cycle lane along the side if the road for most of the way. But it is a busy road and not a particularly pleasant ride unless you are in a hurry.


.	Hundreds of people come by bike to Kingston on a Saturday. This is one of the many parking areas.