NOTE you must register on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/canada-water-to-battersea-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-167274505549. This is to allow us to limit numbers and collect contact info in case it is needed for Track and Trace. If you find you cannot get to the ride, please cancel registration on Eventbrite so a place is freed up for another rider.

16 mile ride on mostly quiet streets or cycle lanes. A few busy junctions.  Typical easy-paced Southwark Cyclists Healthy Ride.  Start/finish point will be Deal Porter Square, opposite Canada Water Station, SE16 7AR. Start time 10am and finish 1.30pm. Thames path route to Blackfriars bridge. Cross Thames here and continue on Cycleway 3 to Westminster. Continue on back streets to Chelsea Bridge. Cross back and have a look at Battersea Park before stopping at the Black Sheep cafe by the Power Station (great bagels!). Use the new road through the impressive developments around the Power Station, then along to 9 Elms and a look at the American Embassy and the aerial swimming pool. Yes, there is a highly visible swimming pool 10 stories (50m) up between two apartment blocks! For more info go to https://www.embassygardens.com/sky-pool/. From Vauxhall follow Albert Embankment, then, if not too busy, Thames path past the Covid Memorial Wall. From Waterloo move inland and use mostly Cycleway 10 (ex Q1) back to Canada Water.  Loads to see on this ride using a route devised by Philippa, who will be leading,  Last ridden 5^th June, see report and photos. Map of likely route:  https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=12NWN9EgQmiulaUGB5CgXLoIIGAE&usp=sharing