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Cycling around Windsor

Firstly here is are three cycle route round windsor suitable for all the family. Click on the link below to open a google map with a suggested cycle routes overlayed.

Three Windsor Cycle Routes

The Round Berkshire Bicycle Route runs throuht Windsor.

If you are interested in cycling then the Round Berkshire Cycle Route offers a patch running east from Windsor through Dorney, Maidenhead, Cookham, Wargrave Twyford and Reading where we leave the river Thames and head up to the Lambourne Downs. Then from Hungerford the cycle path returns west through Newbury, Thatcham, Mortimer Crowthorne, Bracknell and Windsor Great Park. This long path has so many noteable places to see on route that we think it is best if you get yourself a free copy of the Round Berkshire Cycle Route map

Sustrans also have maps of cycle routes around winsdor, with a focus on using the riverside paths wherever possible

A great fun path is on the north bank of the Thames (the Brocas) leading upstream all the way to Maidenhead. If you are too tired to cycle back, there is a train to Slough. From there you can cycle to Windsor in 15 minutes or get a second train to Windsor and Eton Central station.

Instead of going all the way to maidenhead you can cross a wooden footbridge at Bray and head for the magnificent Hind's Head pub for refreshments. If you take this route the main road back to Windsor passes the old Bray Studios and Oakley Court hotel which appeared in the 'Rocky Horror Show' movie.

The path downstream from Windsor is equally enjoyable and has some nice challenging bits where old tree routes cross your path. A good place to stop for abit of RandR is the 'Bells of Ousley' pub, just before Runnymede.

Bicycle shops in Windsor

We now have four very good bicycle shops in Windsor.

Stows are out at 209 Dedworth Road. Fantastic service from Sam and the team are the hallmarks of this long established business.

Cyclelife at 59 St Leonard's Road opposite the college, hidden away in a yard off the main road.

Swim, Bike Run at 17a Goswell Hil are close to the main station.

Archway Bicycles are under the railway arches (Arch 58) at the end of Alma Road.

Using a bicycle in Windsor is good fun away from the main roads but the main thoroughfares are best avoided. Peascod Street is a pedestrian precinct only and cycling is not allowed. Bicycles may not be ridden across the bridge to Eton becasue there are too many tourists who seem to be genetically incapable of walking in a straight line.

Also, please note that although it looks tempting, the Long Walk (leading from the Castle to the Deer Park) is strictly bicycle free.

However the majority of roads in the great park are open to cyclists and because of the few limited number of cars within the park area it is nice and safe to ride there.

Cycle hire in Windsor

Stows Cycles and Windsor Cycle Hire, both offer cycle hire facilities. In addition, the Roller Rink in Alexandra Gardens can hire cycles during the summer.