Cycling London to Paris

A guidebook to the London to Paris bike ride, describing both the classic route (490km, 304 mile) and the Avenue Verte (387km, 240 mile). This long-distance cycle through England and France is suitable for both first-time and experienced long-distance cyclists and is best cycled April through October.

The Classic route via Dover/Calais has 11 stages of 17-65km (11-41 miles) lengthAvenue Verte route via Newhaven/Dieppe is presented as a 9-stage itinerary with stages between 13-63km (8-39 miles) in lengthRoutes pass through either Kent and Haute-d-France or East Sussex and NormandyRoutes are described north-south but a summary description is also provided for those wanting to cycle in the opposite direction1:100,000 maps are included for each stageGPX files available to downloadFacilities planner gives detailed information about accommodation, refreshments and facilities along the routes