free cycle ride on Jan 11th 2025

[Sally Eva]

For 11th Jan we have a new longish ride from Cutty Sark to Hall Place, Bexley and a short Thames Loop ride from Canada Water, this one of our regular routes.

 

11th Jan, Ride 1, Cutty Sark to Hall Place  < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cutty-sark-to-hall-place-cycle-ride-tickets-1128830314859  >  Hall Place started as a Tudor mansion and was then extended in the 17th century. There is lots of history, fine gardens and a modern Riverside Café (info at https://www.hallplace.org.uk/). Start 10am, Cutty Sark, near the foot tunnel entrance. To begin the ride, we go up Greenwich hill then across Blackheath. Then to Eltham Park South, then on to Danson Park on the left and Blackfen on the right. From there to Hall Place. This ride is mostly cycle path and quiet roads. After our coffee break will return by the route we came. Aim to finish by 1:30pm. Mike K. leading.

 

11th Jan, Ride 2, Thames Loop  < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thames-loop-cycle-ride-from-canada-water-tickets-1127942740099 >  Always something new to see on this favourite short anti-clockwise loop that follows the Thames on both banks. This easy 11 mile ride uses DLR to cross river at Greenwich (travel pass or equivalent needed) and returns over London Bridge. Meet up 10am in Deal Porter Square, opposite Canada Water Station and next to Canada Water Library. Route includes Russia Woodland, Deptford Historic Waterfront, Mudchute DLR, Shadwell Basin and canal-side paths to St Katherines. Coffee stop on return leg. 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

 

Riders of all ages are welcome on Healthy Rides but under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.  Same for “adults at risk”. Always give way to pedestrians and to other cyclists so all path users feel safe. If you cannot make a ride, please cancel so that someone else can take the place. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.