Three new signalised pedestrian crossings are to be installed on the Outer Circle of Regent’s Park as part of the Royal Parks’ new ‘considerate cycling’ campaign. 

They are advising cyclists to adhere to a code of conduct which includes advising cyclists to “control their speed”, “respect all park visitors” and refrain from riding in large groups.

The three new crossings will be at Monkey Hill Gate, Chester Gate and Kent Passage. According to the Crown Estate Paving Commission, the highest number of collisions occurred at Monkey Hill Gate and Chester Gate.

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Over the past five years, there have been 19 collisions in the area, with 18 of these involving cyclists.

The charity, which manages eight of London’s open green spaces,  has been outspoken about cyclists since an inquest into the death of a pedestrian who was hit by a cyclist.

Regent's Park
Regent's Park (Image Credit: Google)

In 2022, 81-year-old Hilda Griffiths died two months after sustaining injuries, including broken bones and bleeding on the brain, when she was hit by Brian Fitzgerald at Kent Passage.

The collision happened when Ms Griffiths was crossing the road to a pedestrian island and stepped out in front of a group of cyclists.

The charity’s cycling code of conduct, introduced last year, asks that cyclists not to “ride in excess of 20mph in any circumstance and do not use the park roads for unauthorised competitive cycling”, know the highway code and “respect all park visitors”.

It adds that “all cyclists therefore have a duty in our parks to enjoy their experience in a way that balances their needs with those of our many other visitors.”

The have also asked Strava to remove cycling segments from Regent’s Park, and has asked the government to amend legislation “with a view to setting speed limits for cyclists” in parks.

Cyclists and police near Regent's Park
Cyclists and police near Regent's Park (Image Credit: @rpcyclists on Instagram)

“The installation of new, signalised pedestrian crossings on the Outer Circle is an important step in improving safety and helping people move around the park with greater confidence,” said Darren Share, director of Royal Parks.

“The Royal Parks are shared spaces, and we all have a role to play. By encouraging road users to slow down, respect speed limits and be considerate of others, alongside making practical improvements like these crossings, we hope to foster a culture of mutual respect and create a safer, more enjoyable experience for all visitors.”

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Ahead of the work, CEPC engaged with local authorities, residents, community groups, members of the public and Transport for London. The work is due to be done by Spring 2026.

“This project forms part of the CEPC’s key strategic priority to improve pedestrian safety on the Outer Circle and aims to respond directly to concerns raised by CEPC ratepayers,” said Nick Packard, director of the Crown Estate Paving Commission.

“By investing in high-quality, well-designed infrastructure and subsequently monitoring its impact, we are supporting safer movement through the wider Regent’s Park estate.”