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free sociable cycle rides Sat Feb 10th


Sally Eva

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We again have two contrasting rides on Feb 10th, a long one to Chinbrook Meadows near Grove Park and a short one, the Thames loop via Greenwich and London Bridge.

Ride 1, Feb 10th.  Thames Loop from Canada Water.  < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thames-loop-cycle-ride-from-canada-water-tickets-819144161237  >

A favourite short ride, this anti-clockwise loop follows the Thames on both banks. Lots of history and always something new to see. 10am to 12.30pm. Start/finish Deal Porter Square, opposite Canada Water Station, SE16 7AR. Easy 11 mile ride using DLR to cross river at Greenwich (travel pass or equivalent needed) and returning over London Bridge.  Route includes Russia Woodland, Greenland Dock, Deptford Historic Waterfront, Narrow St (Wapping), Shadwell Basin, Canal-side paths to St Katherines, the Monument. Coffee stop on return leg (probably Bartons, Dockhead). No hills, mostly off road, cycle lanes or quiet streets. Simon K. leading.  It will be possible to join the ride at Greenwich Station. Meet 10.25am outside the front of the station on Greenwich High Rd, near the Novotel (not by the DLR entrance). Please indicate on the registration form that you will be joining at Greenwich. Map of probable route here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1YputxtQpk_g_BVhieMCuf9HAtWs&usp=sharing

Ride 2, Feb 10th.  Peckham Rye Park to Chinbrook Meadows - Ravensbourne and Quaggy Rivers  < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/small-se-london-rivers-peckham-rye-park-to-chinbrook-meadows-cycle-ride-tickets-819208403387 >

New route devised by Bruce who will be leading.  Will take us on an 18 mile loop through SE London that is focussed on the Ravensbourne River and its tributary, the Quaggy River. These rivers spend much of their time out of sight in narrow concrete culverts. But occasionally they are released and form attractive landscape features and wildlife habitats. The route includes 3 such areas, Brookmill Park, Sutcliffe Park and Chinbrook Meadows.

Ride will start at the Peckham Rye Park Café (The Round, Straker’s Rd., SE15 3UA). Note NOT our usual Peckham starting point.  Begin by heading up to Nunhead then down to Brookmill Park. From there we will ride to Lewisham where the confluence of the Ravensbourne and the Quaggy lies amongst the new buildings next to Lewisham Station. The main part of the ride will then follow the Quaggy to Sutcliffe Park in Kidbrooke and on to Chinbrook Meadows near Grove Park.  The route then heads west to find the Ravensbourne as it exits Beckenham Place Park and we finally head back to Peckham Rye Park via Bellingham, Ladywell Fields and Nunhead.

Total distance is 29 km (18 miles) and we climb up to Nunhead twice. Am allowing 4½ hours, starting at 9.30 am and finishing around 2pm.  We will have a Cafe break but bring drink and snacks.  And make sure your bike and your legs are in tip top condition!  Route map at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1Lo1Rx-SH5AdrXu13iX1vCm5CtizXXvI&usp=sharing.

These rides are part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/

 

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