Riverside paths, cycle lanes, cycle trails, commons, woodland and some roads, with the guide leading throughout.
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Guided e-bike tour from Battersea Power Station
The Tudor Trail: Six Wives & Two Wheels
2027 season: late March to October
From Battersea’s industrial landmark to Henry VIII’s magnificent riverside palace, discover a different side of London on an e-bike adventure through royal parkland, historic neighbourhoods and the landscapes of the Thames.
For regular ridersFrom£119per person
Private tour prices: Solo 121 £299 · 2 riders £349 · 3 riders £419 · 4 riders £549 · 5 riders £689 · 6 riders £829
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- Distance33 miles at a comfortable pace, with regular breaks and a riverside lunch stop.
- DurationApprox. 5.5 hours
- Start timeStarts 9am
- Group sizeUp to 6
- Start & finishBattersea Power Station
- Minimum age16
- Ride levelFor regular riders
Highlights
Why you’ll love it
- Ride through two royal parks – Richmond Park and Bushy Park
- See historic Ham House and the magnificent exterior of Hampton Court Palace
- Hear the stories of Henry VIII and his six wives where they happened
- Take a riverside lunch break in Kingston upon Thames
- Small group of six or fewer, led by a British Cycling Ride Leader
About this tour
The Tudor Trail takes you beyond central London’s familiar sights, following a journey shaped by royal ambition, riverside life and centuries of history. Along the way, open landscapes replace the city skyline, deer graze in ancient parkland and Hampton Court brings the Tudor world into view.
With a maximum of six guests, you’ll enjoy a personal experience with time for questions, photographs and the unexpected discoveries that make exploring by bicycle so rewarding. Your British Cycling-qualified guide shares the stories behind the places you pass, connecting the scenery around you with the people who helped shape it.
Your adventure begins at Battersea Power Station with a friendly welcome, bike fitting and safety briefing. Once everyone is comfortable, set off towards the Thames and London’s greener outskirts. Electric assistance helps you along the way, leaving you free to enjoy the changing surroundings while still experiencing the satisfaction of a proper ride.
Richmond Park brings a remarkable change of atmosphere. Its sweeping grassland, mature trees and free-roaming deer feel a world away from the capital’s busy streets. Once a royal hunting ground, it remains one of London’s most memorable landscapes. Pause to appreciate the views and look for wildlife, keeping a respectful distance as the deer go about their day.
The route also takes in historic Ham House, viewed from outside, and Bushy Park’s broad avenues and open parkland. These places reveal how closely royal life was connected to the river, with grand houses, hunting grounds and palace estates forming part of a much larger landscape of wealth and influence.
At the heart of the adventure is Hampton Court Palace. Its imposing exterior provides the setting for stories of Henry VIII and his six wives: marriages shaped by love, politics, succession and the struggle for power. Hear about the personalities behind the familiar names and the decisions that changed their lives—and the country’s history.
There’s time to admire the palace from outside and take photographs. This is a guided cycling adventure rather than an interior palace visit, so admission to Hampton Court and Ham House is not included.
A break on Kingston’s lively riverside gives you the opportunity to buy lunch or refreshments, enjoy the atmosphere and rest your legs. The journey continues by bike back to Battersea, bringing together riverside scenery, royal history and a sense of how far beyond the usual tourist trail you’ve travelled.
The tour covers approximately 33 miles (53 kilometres) and lasts around 5.5 hours, including sightseeing, photographs and refreshment stops. It’s best suited to people who ride regularly and are comfortable spending several hours on a bicycle. Your e-bike provides assistance, but you’ll still be pedalling and handling the bike throughout the journey.
For visitors looking to explore further—or Londoners curious about what lies beyond their everyday routes—the Tudor Trail offers a rewarding adventure through the capital’s royal landscapes, with six wives, two wheels and plenty of stories along the way.
Your day
How the ride unfolds
Starts and finishes at Battersea Power Station. Timings are a guide and may change on the day.
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Start: Battersea Power Station
Meet and safety briefing
- 1
Putney riverside
Follow the Thames west
- 2
Richmond Park
Deer and scenic stops
- 3
Ham House
Historic riverside stop
- 4
Kingston upon Thames
Riverside lunch stop: add lunch for £15 per person, bring your own or buy something there
- 5
Bushy Park
Royal parkland and deer
- 6
Hampton Court Palace
Admire the magnificent exterior and hear the Tudor intrigue behind it
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Finish: back to Battersea Power Station
Return to Battersea Power Station
Where we ride
Every ride starts at Battersea Power Station. Pick a tour to see where it takes you.
Illustrative only – not to scale, and not the exact route. Stops may change on the day for safety, weather or park restrictions.
Good to know
What’s included
Included
- E-bike
- Helmet (must be worn)
- Qualified guide
- Guided ride starting and finishing at Battersea Power Station
Not included
- Hampton Court Palace or Ham House admission
- Lunch (add it for £15, bring your own or buy on the way)
Shared tours run with a minimum of 2 riders. If a second rider hasn’t booked by 24 hours before, you’ll get a full refund or can move to another tour. Prefer to ride solo? Book a private Solo 1-2-1 Adventure from £299.
In their words
What guests say
“Highly recommend a tour with James. He took every care to ensure we had a fun and enjoyable experience… I’m a born and bred South Londoner yet I learnt new things about my city and got to explore places I had no idea existed.”Read on Google ↗
Before you ride
Your Tour Questions
Confident cyclists only. You must be comfortable riding and handling a bike on paths and roads. Not suitable for beginners or novice riders. The e-bike helps with effort, not with balance or control. There’s a safety briefing before setting off. Minimum age 16. No upper age limit.
Yes, your e-bike is included. Every tour includes an e-bike, helmet and guide. Bottled water is included on every tour, but please bring a spare bottle or money to buy more. Food and palace and castle entry are not included.
Yes – solo riders are welcome on all three routes. Shared tours run once at least 2 riders are booked. If a second rider hasn’t booked by 24 hours before a Richmond or Tudor tour, or 72 hours before a Windsor tour, you’ll get a full refund or can move to another date. Private Solo 1-2-1 Adventures always run: Richmond from £259, Tudor from £299 and Windsor from £444.
Lunch is an optional extra for shared and private groups. The Tudor and Windsor tours both include a lunch stop. You can add lunch for £15 per person, bring your own, or pick something up along the way. A private hour on the river (self-drive electric boat) is an optional extra on private Tudor Trail tours only. Email booking@southlondonbiketours.com after booking: it is priced per boat and availability and price are confirmed by email. It adds about an hour to the day.
Bring a waterproof jacket (it’s England), closed shoes, a small rucksack and sunscreen. Bottled water is included on every tour, but please bring a spare bottle or money to buy more. A correctly fitted cycling helmet must be worn whenever you’re riding. We provide one free of charge. If you’d rather not wear a helmet, you won’t be able to take part in the ride and a refund won’t normally be available.
Tours run in light rain and typical London weather, so dress for the forecast. If we decide conditions are unsafe (heavy rain, high winds, flooding, extreme heat or official warnings), we cancel and offer a new date or a full refund. If the tour goes ahead and a guest chooses not to come, the normal cancellation policy applies. Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours before your tour. No refund within 24 hours or for no-shows.
Electric Boulevard, Circus Road West, Nine Elms, London SW11 8DD. We meet by the lifts on the upper level, next to the children’s playground, near Wagamama.
Open in Google MapsPlease arrive 15 minutes before your start time for check-in and your safety briefing. We leave on time. Like a train, we can’t hold the whole group for one late passenger. If you haven’t arrived by the departure time, your place is forfeited and treated as a no-show, with no refund. Private groups: if there’s no booking straight after yours, we may be able to wait a little. Just email us if you’re running late.
If you have a heart condition or any other medical condition that could affect your ability to cycle safely, please email us before booking so we can check our insurance covers you.
- Stay behind the ride leader; don’t overtake.
- Use your bell only when needed.
- Stay at least 50 metres from the deer and never approach, feed or touch them, because they’re wild and protected.
- Follow the guide’s instructions.
Look out for wild red and fallow deer, woodpeckers, ring-necked parakeets, kestrels and Egyptian geese. Sightings are never guaranteed, because they’re wild.
Before your ride
Meeting point
Electric Boulevard, Circus Road West, Nine Elms, London SW11 8DD. We meet by the lifts on the upper level, next to the children’s playground, near Wagamama.
Open in Google MapsArrival and late arrivals
Please arrive 15 minutes before your start time for check-in and your safety briefing. We leave on time. Like a train, we can’t hold the whole group for one late passenger. If you haven’t arrived by the departure time, your place is forfeited and treated as a no-show, with no refund. Private groups: if there’s no booking straight after yours, we may be able to wait a little. Just email us if you’re running late.
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