Bikes & MLO

Starting-point

You can depart either from the Light Rail line ML3 station of Ferial de Boadilla or from Boadilla Centro, accessing, in this way, the path of the Arroyo de la Fresneda or of the Ash Grove Stream.

Difficulty

Average. The route runs along tracks and dirt paths. You will come across some slopes and after the rainy season some small gullies and sand banks.

Distance

The outbound route runs beside the stream and the return trek along the path in front of the main façade of the Palace. From the barrier accessing the stream, you can take a circular route by bicycle or a simple return route walking through the Ash Grove Some 16 km altogether.

Starting-point

MLO Station Somosaguas Campus. From the platforms, you walk out onto the Pozuelo to Húmera road.

Difficulty

Easy. The route almost always keeps to the cycle track, roads and paths closed to traffic except in the Húmera town centre section.

Distance

One option is to leave from and come back to the Somosaguas Campus Station including a visit to the Forest Park (some 8 kms). Another option is to head in the direction of Madrid, entering the Casa de Campo via the Portillo de los Pinos, continuing towards the cable railway and from here go down to the Lago or Príncipe Pío Metro stations (some 12 Kms).

Starting-point

It begins and ends at the Casa de Campo metro stations.This route can be combined with other itineraries in the area such as the Cyclist’s Green Belt or through the Puerta del Rey with Madrid Río. The route can also be started from the ML2 Prado de la Vega stop.

Difficulty

Due to the variety of roads and paths and their undulating terrain, an average level of physical fitness and technical skill on a bicycle is needed. If you cover the route on foot, you will need over three hours to complete it.

Distance

The Casa de Campo circular route runs mainly along the park perimeter for 15.5 Kms.

Starting-point

We'll start the route from Príncipe Pío Station. If we choose to start from MLO, we can do it at the same point located at the Prado de la Vega stop(Kilometer 6,6) or, from the other end of the route, Boadilla Centro stop.

Difficulty

Average. A medium level of physical preparation is required for both walkers and cyclists. In many of the stretches of road, there are alternative footpaths along the side of the gutter to avoid traffic.

Distance

This one way route has a route of 17,5 Kms.