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Explore›London›Routes›Kilburn → Paddington

Cycling from Kilburn to Paddington

The SuperSafe™ route is 4.6 km and takes about 18 min, with 77% on quiet streets and cycleways. It is flat the whole way.

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SuperSafe™

via Kilburn High Road, Randolph Avenue and Westbourne Terrace Road Bridge

18 min
77% QuietFlat

4.6 km

CLIMB▲ 9 m
DESCENT▼ 20 m
Why this route?Ride this routeView on map

Why this route?

The most direct route as well as the quietest

SAFETY, BY DISTANCE

SuperSafe™4.6 km · 18 min
5■40
  • Cycle route
  • Protected / quiet
  • Moderate
  • Busier road
  • Shared with pedestrians

AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY

  • !
    3 Oct – 31 Jan

    Roadworks on Tanner Lane

    Department for Transport
  • ⚑

    Avoids ['Grand Union Canal Towpath', 'Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm) towpath', 'Grand Union Canal towpath']

    Reported by riders
  • ⚑

    Avoids Grand Union Canal towpath

    Reported by riders
  • ⚑

    Avoids Westbourne Bridge

    Reported by riders

ELEVATION

9 m of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route.

SuperSafe™ -11 m

About this route

Cycling from Kilburn to Paddington on the SuperSafe™ route covers 4.6 km and takes about 18 minutes. This flat ride includes a gentle climb of 9 metres and a descent of 20 metres, making it an easy journey for most cyclists. About 77% of the route is on quiet streets, ensuring a more relaxed ride. Starting on Kilburn High Road, the route continues through Cambridge Avenue and Cambridge Gardens, before winding through Carlton Vale and Randolph Avenue. As you near Paddington, you'll find yourself on Blomfield Road, crossing the Westbourne Terrace Road Bridge, and finally reaching Craven Road.

The quietest route is also the most direct one, so SuperSafe™ adds no time to your journey. It smartly avoids Tanner Lane, where roadworks are ongoing, as well as the Grand Union Canal towpath and Westbourne Bridge, which are roads riders tend to avoid. The ride concludes on Blomfield Road, Westbourne Terrace Road Bridge, and Craven Road, bringing you smoothly into Paddington. This thoughtful route design ensures a pleasant and efficient cycling experience.

The route, street by street

  1. Kilburn High RoadBusy road
    676 m
  2. Cambridge AvenueQuiet streets
    307 m
  3. Cambridge GardensQuiet streets
    273 m
  4. Carlton ValeQuiet streets
    352 m
  5. Randolph Avenue

Questions

How long does it take to cycle from Kilburn to Paddington?

About 18 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 4.6 km. The most direct route is the same one, so there is no time to save by taking busier roads.

What is the safest way to cycle from Kilburn to Paddington?

SuperSafe™ goes via Kilburn High Road, Randolph Avenue and Westbourne Terrace Road Bridge. 77% of the route is on quiet streets and cycleways; the rest is short stretches with some traffic, mostly at crossings.

Is the ride from Kilburn to Paddington hilly?

No. It climbs 9 m in total and is flat for almost all of it.

Can I get turn-by-turn directions for this route?

Yes, in the Cyclemate app for iPhone and Android. Open this page on your phone and tap Open in Cyclemate: the route loads in the app, ready to start with turn-by-turn navigation from Kilburn.

Is it safe to cycle from Kilburn to Paddington at night?

After dark, Cyclemate plans a SuperSafe™ Night route that prefers well-lit roads, and shows how much of the ride is lit next to how much is quiet. Plan the trip in the app with a night-time departure to compare.

Is the Cyclemate app free?

Yes. Cyclemate is free to download on iPhone and Android, and SuperSafe™ directions and the live London map are included.

Why does the route change?

It is planned live on Cyclemate's London map, which picks up new cycleways, roadworks and closures, and reports from riders. When the streets change, so does the route.

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Quiet streets
1.2 km
  • Blomfield RoadCycleway
    463 m
  • Westbourne Terrace Road BridgeQuiet streets
    972 m
  • Craven RoadBusy road
    275 m
    • Cycle route
    • Protected / quiet
    • Moderate
    • Busier road
    • Shared with pedestrians
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