With the Northern line closed between Kennington and Moorgate until mid-May 2022, cycling is the perfect alternative for getting into the city. Weβve rounded up some alternative routes for those affected by the closure π
Cycle superhighway 7 (CS7)
π Colliers Wood to Cannon Street
CS7 starts directly outside Colliers Wood station. If youβre in need of a meeting point, Merton Abbey Mills is located along the Wandle river. Once a textile factory, it now houses craft stores and coffee shops. βοΈ
From Colliers Wood, the route follows the A42 from Merton High Street to Tooting Broadway station and on to Tooting High Street. Here youβll pass the popular cycle cafΓ©, Pedal Back. π΄ Youβll then head through Balham and the whole length of Clapham Common. π
Head on to Clapham High Street and follow this along past Stockwell station, and then Oval station. At Oval, carry on straight past Oval Cricket Ground π all the way to Elephant and Castle. Luckily, this route lets you avoid the busy Elephant and Castle roundabout, as it takes you left through St Maryβs Churchyard.
Follow the CS7 signs through the quieter roads, which will then lead you to Southwark bridge. A view of the Globe Theatre can be seen to the left as you cross the bridge π, and on the other side youβll reach Cannon Street station and the end of CS7! π

Cycleway 5 (C5)
πVauxhall to Southwark
Start your route outside Oval cricket ground and cycle towards Vauxhall station, a perfect meeting place if youβre cycling with a buddy. When you reach Vauxhall station, turn right and continue straight up to Lambeth North station. π
Continue cycling up to Southwark station, where youβll be able to join Cycleway 6 and cycle across Blackfriars bridge. Once youβre across the bridge, youβll be able to spot Hoops and Grapes, which is famous for being a timber framed survivor of the Great Fire of London! π²
Follow the Cycleway 6 route into the city! π
Cycleway 6 (C6)
π Elephant & Castle to Farringdon
C6 starts at Elephant & Castle roundabout, head down St Georgeβs Road before turning right onto Blackfriars road. π£ The route then stays straight all the way up to and over Blackfriars bridge. As you cross the bridge, youβll be able to spot some of the Southbank Mosaics which are located throughout this area! π©βπ¨
Crossing over to the north side of the bridge, the route continues straight following Farringdon Street.
The route takes you straight past Farringdon station before heading West towards Russel Square station. π

Our top tips for new cyclists π
- Donβt want to go it alone? Cycle buddies can match you with a trained volunteer who knows your local area well! Theyβll meet you in your neighbourhood, accompany you on gentle bike rides and provide support in a relaxed setting, perfect for those who are new to cycling. π²
- If you need to brush up on your cycle skills, our online course is available for all abilities. So whether youβre a new or regular cyclist, you can improve your skills. π©βπ»
- Planning your route will help you feel more confident! πΊ
Hi London!
We are 4 Swedish gentlemen who wants to get on a 3-4 hours cycleride quite close to Stratford (where we stay) some day between 21-24/9. We would love to hire a guide that could lead us through a nice ride. We are quite fit and dont mind a resonable tuff ride.
Can anyone give me an idea where to turn to book a ride like that if possible.
Many thanks
Clas Ericsson Sweden