Thames Crossings Ride East from Canada Water

Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thames-crossings-cycle-ride-east-from-canada-water-tickets-1992859257686?aff=oddtdtcreator

This is a new route devised by Gloria. A novel Thames loop using the Woolwich Ferry outbound and the Shuttle Bus for the return. Due to the limited capacity of the bus there will only be 7 tickets for full-size bikes plus another 8 for folding bikes. Note, not sure how the Wait list will operate with 2 types of ticket. Email healthy.rider@mailfence.com.

Meet in Deal Porter Square next to Canada Water Library at 9.30. Take an inland route via  The Den (Cycleway 10), through a section of Brookmill Park, on to Blackheath and Charlton. Reach the Thames at Woolwich and if time do a stretch of the Thames Path to Galleons Reach and the Tor.  Return to Woolwich Arsenal and take a break before boarding the Woolwich Ferry to Silvertown. Head east via Barrier Park to the Shuttle Bus stop for the Silvertown Tunnel to North Greenwich. Final stretch Thames Path to Greenwich, then a bit of Cycleway 4 to Grove St where will turn off and take a quiet route on to Canada Water.

There is about 15 miles of cycling but with the crossings may not be back before 2.30 pm. Forecast is for 29 degrees so dress appropriately, apply sun cream and bring water (also snacks as long ride).

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