Southwark Cyclists

London Bridge to Kensington Palace Healthy Ride
2025-08-16 09:30 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
London Bridge to Kensington Palace
NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link: .https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-bridge-to-kensington-palace-circular-cycle-ride-tickets-1573750553269?aff=oddtdtcreator. Do not turn up for rides if you have not been able to register. The number limit is defined in our Risk Assessment for Healthy Rides. If a serious injury occurred on a ride and we were found not to have conformed to our RA then London Cycling Campaign, our parent organisation, could be liable for damages that could bankrupt LCC. So please only attend rides for which you have registered on Eventbrite.
Start 9.30 am at London Bridge (The Southwark Needle, south side). Estimated finish 1:00pm. Amanda leading a circular ride. Out along the south side of the river and over Westminster Bridge, then Horseguards and the Mall and through Hyde Park to Kensington Palace. Return via Battersea Park and the Power Station. Final stretch back along the river and C14. Coffee break, probably at Black Cab Cafe, 9 Elms Lane. As usual keeping to the quieter streets. Lots and lots to see. About 15 miles and flat, so we are giving ourselves plenty of time for a nice easy-paced ride. Report from 2024 ride at: https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2024/ride-reports-17th-august-2024/
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/.

Butterfly Ride in Southwark and Lambeth
2025-08-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Butterfly Ride in Southwark and Lambeth
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10.00 am to 12.00 noon. Start/finish Peckham Square, next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre. Bruce leading his award winning ride on a 9 mile loop through parks and open spaces where hopefully we will see some butterflies. Ride coincides with the Big Butterfly Count. We will not be counting but will visit good places to count if you are inspired to return. Main sites to be visited: Peckham Rye Park (wildflower meadow), Ruskin Park (Nature Reserve), Myatts Fields (wild area), Burgess Park. Easy ride with plenty of time allowed for hunting for butterflies. Route at http://goo.gl/v14knG . Deliberately making this s short ride with no coffee break. This was our default format for years and will still suit some riders. I will be getting a coffee at the finish if anyone wants to join me and chat before heading home. More information about the Big Butterfly Count at https://bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org/. Report from July 23rd 2022 ride at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2022/ride-reports-23rd-july-2022/
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/.

Cutty Sark to Hackney Marshes via the Shuttle
2025-08-23 09:30 - 13:30 | Cutty Sark Gardens, Next to the Cutty Sark, near the foot tunnel, London, Southwark, SE10 9HT, United Kingdom
Cutty Sark to Hackney Marshes via the Shuttle
NOTE. you must register for the rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cutty-sark-to-hackney-marshes-via-the-cycle-shuttle-tickets-1538732673849?aff=oddtdtcreator
9.30 start (note early time) from Cutty Sark, next to the tunnel entrance. Gloria leading a circular route that is unusual in 2 ways. First we will use the Shuttle Bus through the Silvertown Tunnel. This has capacity for 7 folding bikes and 8 non folders. In order to have the possibility to get on one bus will restrict number. We will have 7 tickets for standard bikes and another 7 for folders. Please make sure you register with the appropriate ticket. If there is a lot of interest we will increase numbers and if necessary use 2 buses. Important that if you find the ride full you go on the Wait List so we know the demand. The second unusual feature of this ride is to end NOT at the start. We will stop the ride a little before Greenwich at Canada Water. Anyone needing to get to Greenwich can use well signed Cycleway 4.
Route. Thames path to the O2 for the Shuttle. Cross the river then use a street route via Plaistow to West Ham Park. Next to Stratford and on to the Grenway for a short stretch to join the Lea Navigation path not far from the London Stadium. Follow the path for ¾ mile to Hackney Marshes. Bit of an explore then return to Lea Navigation Path. Back track to White Post Lane and cross Navigation and then take the bridge over the A12 to reach Victoria Park. Exit Victoria Park to Grove Rd, then Mile End, Cycleway 2 (Whitechapel Rd), Cannon Street Lane, Cable St (Cycleway 3), Tower Bridge and Cycleway 4 to Canada Water. Aim is to be back by 1.30.
General Information
Riders of all ages are welcome on Southwark 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. Remember finish times are approximate and it is best not to schedule something immediately after the ride; give yourself an allowance for mechanical or other problems on the ride.

Six Thames Bridges Healthy Ride from Peckham
2025-08-23 10:00 - 12:30 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Six Thames Bridges Ride from Peckham
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10.00 am to 12.30 pm. Start/finish Peckham Square, next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY. Will alternate bridges starting with Tower Bridge, then Southwark and Waterloo. Back over Westminster, Blackfriars and London Bridges. Mostly segregated cycle lanes plus sections of quiet road and very short stretches of busier road. If time coffee stop at the Churros Van on the South Bank. Interesting to compare the arrangements for cycling that are different on each bridge. Nice easy, flat ride. Bruce leading. More info in ride Reports from January 24 and November 2024. Route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1cUOalO2r3hWwEsezdLKUeQA8iGuRTDA&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. These rides are part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

London’s Water Supply – a Healthy Ride++
2025-08-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
London’s Water Supply – a Healthy Ride++
NOTE. You must register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link: < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/londons-water-supply-a-cycle-ride-tickets-1594772309909?aff=oddtdtcreator >. If rides are full go on the Wait List. Do not turn up for rides if you have not been able to register..
On August Bank Holiday (Aug 25th) Werner has planned another epic bank holiday ride. The theme this time is our water supply. Ride will start 9am (note early start time) from London Bridge (Southwark Gateway Needle, south side of bridge, close to London Bridge station). Plan is to ride a 70km (42 mile) loop initially heading west crossing the Thames over Chelsea Bridge and continuing to Shepherds Bush. Then turn east and we ride via Hyde Park and Soho to Clerkenwell. Next segment follows the New River north to Woodberry Down then cuts across to Walthamstow Wetlands. Finally we head south through Hackney to London Bridge. Highlights will be
– London’s most (in)famous pump
– infrastructure intended to compete with gin palaces and pubs
– a tower which provided water for Charlie Chaplin
– the world’s largest barometer
– London’s newest river
– a fake castle
– the park where, hidden away, is a reservoir which featured in Bond and Paddington films.
Will be a fascinating ride mostly on often busy urban roads. And it is long. We estimate 7-8 hours, so finish possibly not before 5pm. There will be at least 2 substantial coffee/loo breaks and several stops at points of interest. Bring water, lots if it is warm. Food will be available at some stops but often easier to bring your own and avoid queues. Please remember you will be riding at a steady pace for 6-7 hours so need a decent level of fitness. And check the bike carefully, pump the tyres hard, give it a lube and bring a spare inner tube.
Likely route: .Watersupply-CW
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 Healthy Rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Peckham to 9 Elms and Vauxhall - Healthy Ride
2025-08-30 10:00 - 12:30 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Peckham to 9 Elms and Vauxhall
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10.00 am to 12.30 pm. Start/finish Peckham Square, next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY. Eduardo leading an 8 mile circuit from Peckham to Vauxhall. Ride will cross Burgess Park and we will go via the Stomping Grounds Café at Chumleigh Gardens to collect anyone joining there. Be there at10.25 and please indicate when registering if you intend to start there. At 9 Elms there is always lots to see (e.g. American Embassy; Sky Pool). At Vauxhall will look at the Effra Quay development, a fancy bit of new Thames Path. Really easy ride suitable for anyone and any sort of bike. Mostly path or quiet streets and lots to see. Everyone welcome.
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.

Awayday ride to Windsor Great Park
2025-08-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Virginia Water Station, Station Approach Virginia Water, GU25 4AA, United Kingdom
Awayday ride to Windsor Great Park
NOTE. You must sign up on Eventbrite so that we can limit numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/circular-cycle-ride-around-windsor-great-park-tickets-1626550318789?aff=oddtdtcreator
Mission To visit the estate that surrounds the largest inhabited Castle in the World.
Coordinating instructions and timings
The ride will depart from outside Virginia Water Train Station at 10 am sharp on Saturday 30th August and is expected to finish back at Virginia Water Train Station by 5pm.
Please note that the finish time cannot be guaranteed in the event of unforeseen issues on the day. This is not a suitable ride for riders with tight agendas that evening.
Note: A specific section of this event may involve some walking over steep and uneven ground where Bicycles are not permitted. It is thus only suitable for fit and experienced riders.
Transport
Riders are advised to book their return rail tickets to Virginia Water Station in advance.
Rations and Water
A coffee break will take place on arrival at Windsor Great Park.
We will stop for an hour at the Fox and Hounds for a snack. Riders are welcome to bring their own picnic.
ABC bike checks
Riders are urged to carry out a basic ABC pre-check before the event. A = Air in tyres, B = Brakes, C = Chain & Gears etc. There should be no play in the steering.
Equipment
Riders are advised to bring: water bottle, fleece, waterproof jacket and trousers. A lock will also be necessary for this ride.
General information. 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/.

Burgess Park to Dulwich Park Loop - Healthy Ride
2025-09-06 10:00 - 12:30 | Burgess Park Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RJ, United Kingdom
Burgess Park to Dulwich Park Loop
NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/burgess-park-to-dulwich-park-circular-bike-ride-tickets-1652233287239?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Start/finish Burgess Park, Stomping Grounds Café, Eduardo leading. Start up Rye Lane to Peckham Rye Park, then up Friern Rd and down to Dulwich Park. Cross the park possibly having a break at the Café where we often start rides. From Dulwich Park a short hop to the Herne Hill Velodrome. Just a flying visit to briefly watch the action at this amazing place. Another short ride to Brockwell Park. If time go past recently renovated Brockwell Hall. From Brockwell take the last leg back to Burgess Park, with the option of including Ruskin Park. Easy ride, some short hills, lots of traffic free paths in parks and low traffic streets. Good ride for relatively inexperienced cyclists who would like to gain experience and learn new routes. Everyone welcome. Route map at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1pElCotX1P3H-NopWcpNX3by3wPc6YvY&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.

Royal Parks Loop from Burgess Park - Healthy Ride
2025-09-06 10:00 - 13:30 | Burgess Park Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RJ, United Kingdom
Royal Parks Loop from Burgess Park
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10.00 am to 1.30 pm. Start/finish Burgess Park, Stomping Grounds Café, Chumleigh Gardens, off Albany Rd, SE5 0RJ. 17 mile (28km), 3.5 hour ride, Bruce leading. First stop Regents Park after crossing river (probably Southwark Bridge) then route across Bloomsbury. Coffee stop in Regents Park then across west central London to Stanhope Place entrance to Hyde Park. Circuit of the park ending up at Hyde Park Corner. Continue past Green Park and St James Park to Westminster Bridge, then on back to Burgess Park at around 1.30pm. Route used many times with many variations. Route options mapped at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1kqds959moHNjIslCH6ED2BWCVvc&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. These rides are part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

The Full Wandle Healthy Ride
2025-09-13 09:00 - 14:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
The Full Wandle
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This ride is a nice challenge. Rride the entire Wandle Trail on a Saturday morning starting from London Bridge (Southwark Needle, south east side of London Bridge). In fact we are going to cheat a bit by ending the ride at East Croydon Station. So bring your Travel Pass or equivalent to get home by train. This ride is Amanda’s idea and she will be leading. Total ride distance is 19 miles and we are planning to finish by 2pm following a 9am start. This should allow time for looking around at some of the interesting parts of the Trail and having a coffee break. Parts of the trail are not surfaced and can be quite uneven, so difficult on narrow wheels with tyres inflated hard.
Route outline. From London Bridge take Cycleway 10 to Waterloo. Over Westminster Bridge and along the cycle lane on the embankment to and over Chelsea Bridge and into Battersea Park. Thames Path to the start of the trail where the River Wandle meets the Thames. Nice stretches include Abbey Water Mill, Morden Hall Park, Carshalton Ponds and Beddington Park.
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/.

Exploring Dulwich + Murals Healthy Ride
2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:30 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
Exploring Dulwich + Murals
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Start 10am, Dulwich Clock Café in middle of Dulwich Park. Bruce leading a 2½ hour ride, so back 12.30. Did you know Dulwich had a Castle? And a working Toll Booth and a famous football team? Will also be looking for some of the outdoor art organised by the Dulwich Picture Gallery and spread around the area. Come and join us. Route options at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1kPxRnRK_vljrbfuvrTtWbE46QHoUMAo&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. These rides are part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

The Great River Race by Bike!
2025-09-20 09:30 - 14:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
The Great River Race by Bike!
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The aim is to follow the Great River Race from start to finish. Around 300 human-powered craft take part in this race every year, craft of all shapes and sizes heading up with the tide from Millwall Slip to Ham, a bit from Richmond. We will start from Canada Water (next to Canada Water Library, opposite Canada Water Station) at 10am with Cap’n Jamie in charge. Ride first to a good point near South Dock to watch the first boats start. Then ride upstream stopping at several points. We hope to reach Richmond, near the finish, by 2pm. Please note this is a very approximate finish time. Do not come on this ride if you need to be finished promptly. We will guide riders to Richmond Station to get transport back.
It may well be a bit chaotic but will be fun. Route is 21 miles, so be prepared. Check and lube your bike, bring water, snacks, suitable clothing, spare inner tube etc. At present the forecast is dry. So “Hoo-ray and up she rises” off we go!
These rides are part of a regular programme of Saturday rides organised by Southwark Cyclists, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/. 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.

Peckham to Waterlink Way and Cutty Sark Healthy Ride
2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:30 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Peckham to Waterlink Way and Cutty Sark
NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peckham-to-waterlink-way-and-cutty-sark-southwark-healthy-ride-tickets-1704421252849?aff=oddtdtcreator
13 mile easy cycling route. Start/finish Peckham Square (Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, Peckham Library). Meet 10am, back by 1pm. Ride to Ladywell Fields, then up and down Waterlink Way. This is one of the nicest off-road paths in London, about 1.2 miles. Then National Route 21 via Brookmill Park to Cutty Sark. Final leg back to Peckham via Folkstone Gardens and Bridgehouse Meadows. Easy ride. Bit of uphill at start then downhill or flat. Lots of off road or cycle lane. Good ride for less confident cyclists – and a coffee stop at Ladywell Fields (Good Hope Café). Bruce leading. Report from 2024 ride https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2024/ride-reports-31st-august-2024/. Google map of route: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1evRH6uw3lByyIjmMxnVsEyyMoSMp27g&usp=sharing.
These rides are part of a regular programme of Saturday rides organised by Southwark Cyclists, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/. 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.

Canada Water to Greenwich Park and Blackheath Healthy Ride
2025-09-27 10:00 - 12:30 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Canada Water to Greenwich Park and Blackheath
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Easy 15km (9.5 mile) ride starting 10am at Deal Porter Square (next to Canada Water Library and opposite Canada Water Station, SE16 7AR). Ride to Greenwich Park. At St Mary’s Gate collect any riders who prefer to meet there, need to be there for 10.30. Then up the hill in Greenwich Park walking the steep bit if you need to. Do a circuit of Blackheath on the well-surfaced off-road paths after which we return to Greenwich Park, ride down the hill and on to Canada Water. Several stops at points of interest including at the Deer Enclosure in Greenwich Park where the deer have now returned. A coffee break somewhere if people vote for it. Simon K. leading. Aim to finish by 12.30.
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/.

Circular Ride from Cutty Sark to Danson Park and Welling
2025-09-27 10:00 - 13:30 | Cutty Sark Gardens, Next to the Cutty Sark, near the foot tunnel, London, Southwark, SE10 9HT, United Kingdom
Circular Ride from Cutty Sark to Danson Park and Welling
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From the Cutty Sark up the hill in Greenwich Park and on to Eltham and Danson Park. Continue on circular route through Welling and Plumstead to Woolwich. Coffee stop at Woolwich then Thames Path passing the Flood Barrier back to Cutty Sark. This ride consists mostly of quiet roads and cycle paths. Start 10:00am, aim to finish 1:30pm, 16 miles, Mike K. leading.
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/.

Five Upstream Bridges - Healthy Ride
2025-10-04 10:00 - 12:30 | Waterloo Station, Waterloo Station, London, SE1 7ND, United Kingdom
Five Upstream Bridges
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Back on Aug 23rd we did a ride crossing the 6 central bridges over the Thames. Now is the chance to head upstream and ride the next 5 bridges, Lambeth, Vauxhall, Chelsea, Albert and Battersea. 10 am start at Waterloo Station. Meet beside the Victory Arch next to the Cab Rd, just off York Rd. Ride to Lambeth Bridge via Lambeth North station, Archbishops Park and Black Prince Rd. Left off Lambeth Bridge and along C6 to Vauxhall Bridge. On south side use crossing to get on the Thames Path and mostly follow this to Battersea Power Station. Continue through Battersea Park and turn on to Albert Bridge. Left off Albert Bridge and along the short stretch of embankment to Battersea Bridge. Cross this, our farthest bridge, and head back to Battersea Park. Turn on to Chelsea Bridge and at the far side take a 2-stage right on to C8 followed by immediate left to Lupus St and Pimlico. Use the cycle crossing to get on to the cycleway on Vauxhall Bridge Rd and cross Vauxhall Bridge for the second time. Finish by crossing Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens and take C5 to Waterloo Millenium Green opposite the Old Vec, where the ride will finish. 10 miles, no hills. Several possible coffee spots if time allows. Bruce leading. Aiming to finish at 12.30. Route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=14RgZ0zoVie6bUSZmAGJ9Qk6TJWTeUf0&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.
These rides are part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Dulwich to the Frieze Sculptures in Regents Park - Healthy Ride
2025-10-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
Dulwich to the Frieze Sculptures in Regents Park
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Start at 10.00 from Dulwich Park Café (Dulwich Clock Café, middle of park). Ride via Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction to Kennington and Oval up to Vauxhall Bridge. Along the river to Westminster Bridge, then St James Park and on to Hyde Park. From Hyde Park we will make our way to Regents Park to the English Garden to see the Sculptures on show for Frieze 2025. This is a really fun outdoor display held every October. You will find a quick overview here . We’ll allow a half hour to look around the pieces from 14 artists and take a coffee break nearby. If you want longer looking at the sculptures – then bring your own drink/snack.
Returning across Hyde Park then Exhibition Road and South Kensington down to the river and across to Battersea from where we will ride through Clapham Common and Brockwell Park back to Dulwich Park. The ride will be about 20 miles and allowing extra time for the exhibition, we will aim to be back in Dulwich by 2pm. Report of a previous Frieze 2024 ride here
(Also the Bloomberg Connects app provides a free digital guide with exclusive content and a free audio tour narrated by the curator Fato? Üstek. )
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/.

Islington and Hackney Squares Healthy Ride
2025-10-11 09:30 - 12:30 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
Islington and Hackney Squares
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Eva will lead a gentle ride of approx 15 miles zig-zagging around Islington’s and Hackney’s squares. It is mainly on quiet side streets and a variation of the ride “Secret Islington and Hackney Squares” created by Tom Bogdanowicz which was published in the August 2024 LCC magazine. We will start at London Bridge at 9.30 am (note early time) and should be back within 3 hours. The route will approximately be like this: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2499245551?share_token=[REDACTED]&ref=. Eva has not yet identified a coffee stop, that is always the hardest bit of the route planning, but there will be one.
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 organised by Southwark Cyclists, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

London Bridge to Buckingham Palace Healthy Ride
2025-10-11 10:00 - 12:30 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
London Bridge to Buckingham Palace
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Simon K leading one of our regular routes round the tourist hotspots. Start 10am, Southwark Needle, south side of London Bridge, near London Bridge Station. Route: London Bridge / Cannon Street / Queen Street / Cycleway 3 / Westminster Bridge/ past Big Ben/ Parliament Sq / Buckingham Palace. Return down The Mall / Horse Guards/ Parliament Sq and to London Bridge. Probable coffee stop near Birdcage Walk. Easy about 8 mile ride. Nearly all protected lanes or cycleways, flat except for slight upgrades on to the bridges. Back by 12.30.
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/.
Reports of past rides are published on the Southwark Cyclists web site. Index for 2025 is at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2025/. Reports usually have photos and often a route map, useful if you fancy riding one of our routes independently.

London Bridge to Trinity Buoy Wharf and Barrier Park Ride
2025-10-18 09:30 - 13:30 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
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Start/finish Southwark Needle, south side London Bridge, 9.30am. NOTE EARLY START. Amanda leading and aiming to finish before 1.30pm. We subtitled this ride the first time we did it in 2018 “The New, The Old and The Derelict”. There is now less of the derelict and more of the new and the route changes to reflect this. Set off to Canary Wharf, then a loop for Trinity where will have a stop with time for a look round. Then on to Barrier Park North and the Royal Docks and back to London Bridge. About 15 miles. For those of you who have not visited Trinity Buoy Wharf, try to get on this ride. Completely unique site with 2 decent cafes and some interesting art. Plus the history related to Trinity House and Michael Faraday. Report from last year’s ride at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2024/ride-reports-19th-oct-2024/.
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 organised by Southwark Cyclists, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Peckham to Charlton House Healthy Ride
2025-10-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
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Charlton House is one of the finest surviving Jacobean manor houses in England. With free entry you can explore the panelled rooms. and the walled gardens and get refreshments in Frillys Tea Room. Ride starts from Peckham Square (next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre) at 10am on a 13-mile route planning to finish in 3 hours. Bruce leading. Outward leg quiet streets and Cycleway 4 to Greenwich, then on to Greenwich Park. Up the hill, exit to Vanbrugh Park, through Blackheath Standard and more road to Charlton House. Break there to look at the house and/or get a coffee. Return through Charlton Park, past Charlton Lido and on to Sun in the Sands underpass and quiet streets to Blackheath. Cross the Heath to the SW corner then down Morden hill to Elverson Rd DLR Station. Cross to Brookmill Park, ride through Deptford and rejoin the outward route at Folkestone Gardens. If time continue on C10 and the Canal Path back to Peckham Square. If pushed for time just retrace the outward route. Route map at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1Sw28aN_lPQsa4ZGxn8HyPcSIcEpgUBM&usp=sharing. Report with photos from last year’s ride at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2024/ride-reports-9th-nov-2024/.
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 organised by Southwark Cyclists, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Parks & Commons Ride from Dulwich - Healthy Ride
2025-10-25 10:00 - 12:30 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
Parks & Commons Ride from Dulwich
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Jean will lead a short parks & commons ride to enjoy the autumn foliage. Start from Dulwich Clock Café in the middle of Dulwich Park at 10am. Heading across Brockwell Park we will follow cycle route 25 to Clapham Common cutting across to the Skylark cafe at Wandsworth Common where we will have our coffee stop. Returning via Brockwell Park arriving back to Dulwich Park around 12.30. About 10 miles round trip.
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.

Peckham to Beckenham Place Park Healthy Ride
2025-10-25 10:00 - 13:30 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
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Beckenham Place Park is a regular destination for Southwark Healthy Rides. Route can include the off road Waterlink Way and the Park itself has an impressive Mansion and a good café (Homestead). Start 10am, Peckham Square (next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY). Jamie leading. Planning a relaxed pace for this 13 mile ride, back by 1.30pm.
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 organised by Southwark Cyclists, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Bermondsey Tour - Healthy Ride
2025-11-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Bermondsey Tour
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Bermondsey, the area along the Thames between Rotherhithe and Tower Bridge has been in the news recently. This year’s Stirling Prize has gone to a Bermondsey development. We will pass this on our route. Bermondsey has a long history. The wharves along the Thames were used to import food which in turn spawned food processing factories inland. The social history was interesting. Dickens describes Bermondsey as having the worst slums in London but in the early 20th century this area was a pioneer in slum clearance and social housing. On this easy ride we will pass the site of a medieval abbey, signs of tannin, a biscuit factory being repurposed and more. Start 10am in Deal Porter Square, opposite Canada Water Station, finish there 12 noon. 9 miles of cycling, frequent short stops, maybe even time for a coffee at the finish. Bruce leading. Route map with list of sites of interest at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1G-3W6xSCsWXFZPea5hSb5sd2yCSylZ4&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. These rides are part of a regular programme of Saturday rides organised by Southwark Cyclists, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/

Cutty Sark to Lesnes Abbey - Healthy Ride
2025-11-01 10:00 - 13:30 | Cutty Sark Gardens, Next to the Cutty Sark, near the foot tunnel, London, Southwark, SE10 9HT, United Kingdom
Cutty Sark to Lesnes Abbey
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Meet at Cutty Sark next to the Foot Tunnel entrance. Start at 10:00am and will continue out and back, returning to Cutty Sark at approximately 13:30pm. Mike K. leading. Route will follow the Thames Path and then round past the O2. From there will continue along the Thames Path past the Greek-inspired statues in North Greenwich and the Thames Barrier, eventually reaching Galleon’s Reach. Galleon’s Reach holds historical significance as it was the place where the Princess Alice sank, costing 900 live in September of 1878. We will then join the Green Path towards Thamesmead murals and stop for group photos before proceeding on to Lesnes Abbey ruins for a coffee break. We will return by the Ridgeway path to Woolwich before joining the Thames Path again back to Greenwich.
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 organised by Southwark Cyclists, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/

North London Parks Healthy Ride
2025-11-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
North London Parks Healthy Ride
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Meet 10am on south side of London Bridge at the Southwark Gateway Needle (close to Evans Cycles). John S. leading a 13 mile route that we expect to take 3 hours. Setting off from London Bridge, we go directly to Finsbury Park, where we have a coffee break. Then we follow the necklace of parks, going through Clissold Park, Hackney Downs and through Well Street Common to Victoria Park. From there we follow the Regent’s Canal to the CS2 and so back to London Bridge, arriving at 1pm.
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.

Hills of Lewisham Healthy Ride
2025-11-08 10:00 - 13:30 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
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Meet 10am at Peckham Square (Peckham Library, Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre). 15 mile route with Dave P leading. Back around 1.30pm. Ride to Cutty Sark via mostly Cycleway 10. It will be possible to join the ride at Cutty Sark. Be next to the Foot Tunnel at 10.40. Please indicate when registering if you are planning to join there. Next up the hill in Greenwich Park and a stop at the General Wolfe viewpoint. Over the Heath and then past Blackheath Station, ride down the hill, cross A20 and take a break at Manor House Gardens café. Continue past Hither Green Station then on to Ladywell for hill #2, Hilly Fields. From Hilly Fields we go on to Brockley Cross and ascend hill #3, Telegraph Hill. From there through to Nunhead and lovely downhill return to Peckham Square.
This is a reasonably challenging ride due to some hills and a couple of busy roads – Blackheath gyratory and Brockley Cross. But there are great views and some excellent off-road segments.
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 organised by Southwark Cyclists, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Dickens’s London: Borough to Clerkenwell- Healthy Ride
2025-11-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
Dickens’s London: Borough to Clerkenwell
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A short quiz:

What’s so interesting about the Horn Tavern in Knightrider Street?
What family lived in Bleeding Heart Yard?
Where did Dickens live while his father was in the Marshalsea?
And why was he rude about Clerkenwell Green?

Ride leader John S. will reveal the answers on this 13 mile ride starting and finishing at the Southwark Gateway Needle on the south side of London Bridge. Start 10am from London Bridge and head for Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street, before turning north for Clerkenwell via Saffron Hill. From there we return to Fleet Street via Gray’s Inn Road and stop for a coffee break at Aldwich. We cross Waterloo Bridge and follow Webber Street and Great Suffolk Street to Borough, and so back to London Bridge. Along the way we will stop very briefly to look at some places and buildings associated with Dickens.
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 organised by Southwark Cyclists, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

London Bridge to Camden Lock Healthy Ride
2025-11-15 10:00 - 13:30 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
London Bridge to Camden Lock
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Camden Lock – shops, markets, cafes, busy. On a ride, normally avoid it. However, it is a great destination – and lots of options for a coffee stop. Start 10am at Southwark Needle (south end of London Bridge, close to the station, SE1 2PF) with Amanda leading for an estimated 3.5 hour ride. Outward route along south side to Westminster Bridge, then Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Marble Arch, Baker St, Regents Park Outer Circle, Camden High St. Return via Canal Tow Path to Kings Cross Granary Square, Cycleway 6 to Farringdon, up Ludgate Hill and past St Pauls. Down to Cycleway 3 and if time loop over Tower Bridge and Tooley St back to London Bridge. Some roads with lots of traffic. But pretty much non-stop sight-seeing and photo-ops! Report from last year at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2024/ride-reports-16th-nov-2024/
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 organised by Southwark Cyclists, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/

Cutty Sark to Belmarsh Prison Healthy Ride
2025-11-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Cutty Sark Gardens, Next to the Cutty Sark, near the foot tunnel, London, Southwark, SE10 9HT, United Kingdom
Cutty Sark to Belmarsh Prison
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there in March and all survived unscathed (see report). Always willing to push his luck Mike K. is going to lead this route again. Start 10am at Cutty Sark Gardens, next to the foot tunnel entrance. Follow the Thames Path passing Greenwich University, the O2 and the Thames Barrier. Turn off at Galleons Reach and continue to the top of the Tor. After enjoying the view continue the ride to Belmarsh. For the return will take the Thames path to Woolwich Arsenal for our coffee break. Then proceed along it returning to the Cutty Sark at approximately 1pm.
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 organised by Southwark Cyclists, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.
