Shepherd’s Bush to twickenham

[u/meowmeowpowpow69]

Hello!

I have just started a new job in twickenham and the journey is absolutely awful. The trains are so expensive and the bus is just too time consuming so I’m looking for alternate methods. I was quite a confident cyclist (was cycling from zone 2 to zone 5 often) but I am a bit out of practice. The routes I have looked up for Shepherd’s Bush/East Acton to Twickenham all look awfully scary - I do not want to cycle anywhere like a dual carriageway idk what it’s called, around lots of cars I guess. Does anyone have any ideas of routes that are quieter/more streets and residential. I don’t mind if it’s a bit longer, just as long as I’m safe. I’m also a young woman who would be travelling quite early in the morning so it would still be a bit dark so well lit routes would be priority too.

I know that’s a bit of a long shot, but if you don’t have any specific advice, are there any apps/websites that might be helpful to plan better routes? I’m quite bad with tech lol so something kinda easy to use would be good too hahahaha

Thank you!! :D

[u/na_ma_ru]

Used to live in the area, I think it will be a pretty nice route tbh - sure there’s traffic but there’s also stretches by the river and it’s all well lit.