Southwark Cyclists

Dulwich to Beckenham Place Park - Healthy Ride
2024-11-30 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
Dulwich to Beckenham Place Park
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Start/finish Dulwich Clock Café, in the middle of Dulwich Park. Eduardo leading. Head up to Peckham Rye and via LCN 22 to Ladywell Fields. Join the off-road Waterlink Way (National Route 21) and follow Ravensbourne and Pool Rivers to Lower Sydenham. Then on quiet streets to Beckenham Place Park. Coffee stop at Cafe. Return by similar route. Route map at https://bit.ly/2SOiQMs.
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/.

Cutty Sark to Thamesmead Murals - Healthy Ride
2024-11-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Cutty Sark Gardens, Next to the Cutty Sark, near the foot tunnel, London, Southwark, SE10 9HT, United Kingdom
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Cutty Sark to Thamesmead Murals
This is an easy, flat ride on some of the nicest shared cycle paths in London. Start at Cutty Sark next to the Foot Tunnel at 10am. Mike leading along the Thames Path to Thamesmead, past the O2, the Thames Flood Barrier and Woolwich Arsenal. Return will use the Ridgeway to Woolwich where will have a coffee break. Then Thames path again back to Cutty Sark at around 1pm. Relaxed, easy-paced 10-13 mile 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. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

CANCELLED - high winds Burgess Park to Clapham Common Loop - Healthy Ride
2024-12-07 10:00 - 12:30 | Burgess Park Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RJ, United Kingdom
Cancelled due to forecast 40+ mph winds
Burgess Park to Clapham Common Loop
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Start/finish at Stomping Grounds Café, 9 Chumleigh St, London SE5 0RJ. 10am start, 12.30 finish. Easy 10 mile loop with some gentle inclines, mostly quiet streets plus several off road sections through Parks. Outward via Ruskin Park, Brockwell Park and Briston Windmill. Return via Myatts Fields. Bruce leading. Route map at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=19bUydVAcEI7OZJ3gCB-R9HQ1IA0BRf4&usp=sharing. Download GPX route file at 2024-11-26_1967899523_Loop from Burgess PArk to Clapham Common via Brixton Windmill(1)
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/.

CANCELLED - Burgess Park to Holland Park & Brompton Cemetery Healthy Ride
2024-12-07 10:00 - 13:30 | Burgess Park Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RJ, United Kingdom
Cancelled due to forecast 40+ mph winds
Burgess Park to Holland Park & Brompton Cemetery
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Start: 10h00 at Stomping Grounds Café, 9 Chumleigh St, London SE5 0RJ. Back by 13h30. Outward via Vauxhall Bridge and Hyde Park/Kensington Gardens return via Albert Bridge & Battersea Park. Coffee stop either Brompton Cemetery or Battersea Park. Jane leading. 16.5 miles, Route map https://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4497331.html#google_vignette
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/.

Burgess Park to Clapham Common Loop - Healthy Ride
2024-12-14 10:00 - 12:30 | Burgess Park Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RJ, United Kingdom
Burgess Park to Clapham Common Loop
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Re-scheduling of the short Clapham Common ride cancelled due to storm Drannach. Start/finish at Stomping Grounds Café, 9 Chumleigh St, London SE5 0RJ. 10am start, 12.30 finish. Easy 10 mile loop with some gentle inclines, mostly quiet streets plus several off road sections through Parks. Outward via Ruskin Park, Brockwell Park and Brixton Windmill. Return via Myatts Fields. Plenty stops at places of interest plus refreshment break at Clapham Common bandstand (Pear Tree Café). Bruce leading. Route map at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=19bUydVAcEI7OZJ3gCB-R9HQ1IA0BRf4&usp=sharing.

Cutty Sark to Lesnes Abbey Healthy Ride
2024-12-14 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 Healthy Ride
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This is an extended version of the recent Thamesmead Murals ride, reprising the murals and continuing to Lesnes Abbey. 10am start from Cutty Sark Gardens, next to the Foot Tunnel entrance. Returning 1.30pm. Ride through the Royal College site onto the Thames Path, pass the O2 and the riverside artwork and on to the Thames Barrier. Then link with Green Chain path and after viewing some of the murals will continue to Lesnes Abbey for our coffee break. Return to Cutty Sark via the Ridgeway and Thames Path. Ride leader again Mike K. Report from previous Murals ride at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2024/ride-reports-nov-30th-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. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Peckham to Spitalfields Market - Healthy Ride
2024-12-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Peckham to Spitalfields Market
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10am start. Peckham Square, next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY. Amanda leading. Usual easy-paced ride on mostly quiet streets through City and City fringes. Time for a break at Spitalfields to look around or have a coffee or even do a bit of shopping. Back at 1 o’clock, possibly earlier.
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/.

Christmas Lights Healthy Ride
2024-12-23 16:00 - 18:30 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
Christmas Lights
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After last year, swore never to repeat this ride. However, by popular demand… 4.00 pm start. London Bridge, south side, next to Southwark Gateway Needle, Bruce leading, Werner assisting. Hope to be back by 6.30 pm. Ride will be in 3 sections. A steady ride along south side of river then crossing Waterloo Bridge. Next the main event, a complex circuit of Covent Garden area and the West End including the obvious suspects – Oxford, Regents and Bond Streets – plus a few less well-known. The central streets will be VERY CROWDED with pedestrians and motor traffic including large Tour Buses. Maintaining cohesion in the group may at times be difficult. As well as bike lights, please also decorate your bike. A festive light on the helmet is a great way to remain visible in a crowd. Make sure your phone is charged up and you must give a phone number on registration. Father Christmas suits are allowed. Final part of the ride will be the short homeward run along the Embankment Cycleway. Join us if you can. Updated 2024 route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1MYD21OArO2nqkpSHPFYKggCfXbL7A-4&usp=sharing. 2023 ride report at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2023/ride-report-23-dec-2023/
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/.

Boxing Day Ride – City Livery Halls
2024-12-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
Boxing Day Ride – City Livery Halls
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As in previous years Werner will be leading a short ride on the morning of Boxng Day. A chance to burn off a few calories to make space for lunch. Meet 10am, London Bridge (Southwark Gateway Needle). Finish back there around 12. This year’s theme: City Livery Company Halls. Lots of these – usually quite impressive, although not always. Traffic guaranteed very light. 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. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Last Healthy Ride of 2024
2024-12-28 10:00 - 12:30 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Last Healthy Ride of 2024
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Ride for 28th December. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-southwark-healthy-ride-of-2024-tickets-1120891278989 > 10am, Peckham Square (next to Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre and Peckham Library, SE15 5RS). Back by 12.30. Bruce leading. Not sure of route but will be usual easy-paced ride mostly on quiet streets and paths with a short coffee break about half way. Ideal opportunity to check out the new bike you were given for Christmas, or just any new gear. And will burn off a few of the excess calories consumed during the festivities. 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. This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Burgess Park to Horniman Museum Healthy Ride
2025-01-04 10:00 - 12:30 | Burgess Park Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RJ, United Kingdom
Burgess Park to Horniman Museum
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First short social ride of the year. Start: 10h00 at Stomping Grounds Café, Burgess PArk. Back by 12h30. Outward via Camberwell Grove, Greendale, Herne Hill Velodrome, Dulwich Park and Dawson’s Heights. Refreshment stop at Horniman Museum. Return via Camberwell Old Cemetery, Aquarius golf course and Peckham Rye Park. About 10 miles with a few small hills. Mostly quiet streets and paths with just a few stretches of busier road. Route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1gdxzWK6b8z9cWUbwTU6c4pbyRj-VFQc&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/.

Healthy Ride from Burgess Park to Holland Park & Brompton Cemetery
2025-01-04 10:00 - 13:30 | Burgess Park Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RJ, United Kingdom
Burgess Park to Holland Park & Brompton Cemetery
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Ride for Jan 4th. Just the one 3.5 hour ride at present for the first Saturday of 2025. Possible we can organise a short ride as well – keep an eye open for any further posts if you are interested in a shorter ride.
Jan 4th Ride. Burgess Park to Holland Park & Brompton Cemetery. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/burgess-park-to-holland-park-brompton-cemetery-cycle-ride-tickets-1126246195689 >
Start: 10h00 at Stomping Grounds Café, 9 Chumleigh St, London SE5 0RJ. Back by 13h30. Outward via Vauxhall Bridge and Hyde Park/Kensington Gardens return via Albert Bridge & Battersea Park. Coffee stop either Brompton Cemetery or Battersea Park. Jane leading. 16.5 miles, Route map https://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4497331.html#google_vignette
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/.

Thames Loop Healthy Ride
2025-01-11 10:00 - 12:30 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Thames Loop Healthy Ride
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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/.

Cutty Sark to Hall Place Healthy Ride
2025-01-18 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 Hall Place –Postponed from Jan 11
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Icy forecast for 11 Jan caused postponement. Hoping for better weather on 18th.
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.
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/.

Canada Water to Haggerston and back Healthy Ride
2025-01-25 10:00 - 12:30 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Canada Water to Haggerston and back
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Meet at Deal Porter Square next to Canada Water Library, opposite the station or meet at 10.25 at Haggerston Overground Station. For the outward leg will take the Windrush Line (Overground) to Haggerston. Both stations are step free access. Be sure to bring contactless card (£2.80 fare) or equivalent. The ride back is full of interest including London Fields, short stretches of Regents Canal towpath, Victoria Park, Mile End Park, Limehouse Basin and St Katherines Dock. Finish over Tower Bridge and back to Canada Water via Cycleway 14. Usual easy-paced ride on lots of off road paths and some quiet streets. Back by 12.30. Hopefully time for a coffee stop somewhere. Ride suitable for all styles of cyclist. Everyone welcome. Route at https://goo.gl/zuUrvb
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/.

Peckham to Beckenham Place Park - Healthy Ride
2025-01-25 10:00 - 13:30 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Peckham to Beckenham Place Park
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Beckenham Place Park is a regular destination for 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, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

London Bridge to Hackney Marshes Healthy Ride
2025-02-01 09:30 - 14:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
London Bridge to Hackney Marshes
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Early 9.30 start from London Bridge (Southwark Gateway Needle). Cross the river probably over London Bridge, make our way to Cycleway 2 and follow this through Whitechapel and Mile End, to Bow. Join the Lea Navigation path and follow it up to Hackney Marshes at Markfield Park. Stop there for a break. On the return trip, we cross briefly to the other side of the canal, coming down through Hackney Marshes, and then retrace our steps for a while, passing by Bow and continuing to the Limehouse Cut down to Limehouse and along to London Bridge. So lots of towpath – maximum care needed and always giving way to pedestrians. If necessary be prepared to walk sections of the narrow Limehouse Link towpath. John S. leading, 22 miles in all, back by 2pm (hopefully a bit sooner).
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/.

Peckham to Horniman Museum Healthy Ride
2025-02-01 10:00 - 12:30 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Peckham to Horniman Museum
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Start: 10h00 in Peckham Square (next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY). Back by 12h30. This is pretty much the ride we cancelled at the start of January due to bad weather. This time a Peckham start and slightly shorter at 13km, 8 miles. Gives time for pauses at the many points of interest and viewpoints and to have a coffee break at the museum. Outward via Ruskin Park, Greendale, Herne Hill Velodrome, Dulwich Park and Dawson’s Heights. Return via Camberwell Old Cemetery, Aquarius Golf Course and Peckham Rye Park. A few small hills with time to walk the steeper bits. Mostly quiet streets and paths with just a few stretches of busier road. Leader Bruce. Route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1gdxzWK6b8z9cWUbwTU6c4pbyRj-VFQc&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/.

Dulwich to Wimbledon Park Healthy Ride
2025-02-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
Dulwich to Wimbledon Park Ride
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Jean and John leading a ride through 5 of our South London parks and commons. 15 miles. 10am –1pm. Start/finish Dulwich Clock Café, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ. Route: Dulwich Park via Brockwell Park, Clapham Common, Wandsworth Common to Wimbledon Park. Return same route. Mostly quiet streets, occasional busy junction, lots of easily cycled paths in the parks and on the commons. Coffee stop in Wimbledon Park. Last ridden June 2024, report here: https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2024/ride-reports-14-sept-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. How to cancel link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/575010/how-to-cancel-your-free-registration/
Note. Ride reports, often with photos and route maps, are posted to the Southwark Cyclists web site, yearly index at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.
This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Signs of Spring Healthy Ride
2025-02-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Signs of Spring Healthy Ride
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Time to wash away those January Blues and look forward. Let’s try and find some snowdrops, some lambs tails or any signs that spring is coming on an easy-paced, 2 hour ride. Route will depend on what I spot over the next few days AND any suggestions from riders (or anyone else). Post about where you have seen signs of Spring to WhatsApp/The Vulnerables or email to healthy.rider@mailfence.com. As ever will try to avoid busy roads and use cycleways, paths and quiet streets as much as possible. Start 10am in Peckham Square (next to Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre and Peckham Library, SE15 5RY). Finish 12 noon. Around 10 miles, leader Bruce.
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/.
Note. Ride reports, often with photos and route maps, are posted to the Southwark Cyclists web site, yearly index links at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Circular Ride to the Yurts Café
2025-02-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Circular Ride to the Yurt Café
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The yurts are such a surprise, tucked away near the Limehouse Link. They house a Social Enterprise Community Cafe operated by The Royal Foundation of St Katharine. If you have never been there, try to join this ride. If you have been there before, then you will probably want to return. Start 10am Peckham Square, next to Peckham library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY. OUTWARD: start Peckham, over Tower Bridge and through Wapping. RETURN: Thames Path down the Isle of Dogs to Greenwich, either crossing via the tunnel or if not working, DLR via Mudchute back to Peckham. Plan to be back by 1pm. About 13 miles. Amanda 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/.
Note. Ride reports, often with photos and route maps, are posted to the Southwark Cyclists web site, yearly index links at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Parliament Hill from London Bridge Healthy Ride
2025-02-22 09:30 - 13:30 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
Parliament Hill from London Bridge
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Start 9.30 am (Note earlier start time), Southwark Gateway Needle, south side of London Bridge, near London Bridge Station. Jamie leading this 13 mile ride and aiming to get back around 1.30pm. Route outward via Kings Cross, return through Regents Park. Likely route on Google maps, https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1S4E6QQQM4Dp18KOJMQexVb3yDDMXob7C&usp=sharing. Coffee break at Parliament Hill and time to walk up to the viewpoint. 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. How to cancel link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/575010/how-to-cancel-your-free-registration/
This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

London Bridge to Buckingham Palace Healthy Ride
2025-02-22 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. How to cancel link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/575010/how-to-cancel-your-free-registration/
Note. Ride reports, often with photos and route maps, are posted to the Southwark Cyclists web site, yearly index at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.
This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Burgess Park to Bloomsbury Healthy Ride
2025-03-01 10:00 - 12:30 | Burgess Park Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RJ, United Kingdom
Burgess Park to Bloomsbury
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Jane leading a short, easy paced ride starting from Stomping Grounds Café, Burgess Park (Chumleigh Gardens) at 10am. Here is how she describes the ride: “We’ll cycle round various squares (Georgian and later) in Bloomsbury via quiet streets & cycleways but be prepared for some busier roads & junctions. No route map, but I will know where we’re going on the day!” Back by 12.30 and, sorry, no coffee stop.
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. How to cancel link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/575010/how-to-cancel-your-free-registration/
Note. Ride reports, often with photos and route maps, are posted to the Southwark Cyclists web site, yearly index at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.
This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Cutty Sark to Belmarsh Prison Healthy Ride
2025-03-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Cutty Sark Gardens, Cutty Sark Gardens, London SE10 9LW, London, Southwark, SE10 9LW, United Kingdom
Cutty Sark to Belmarsh Prison
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On previous Thames Path rides there were suggestions that we include Belmarsh Prison. Mike K., ever keen to oblige, has now checked out a route and will lead a ride there. 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 the Thames Path 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. How to cancel link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/575010/how-to-cancel-your-free-registration/
Note. Ride reports, often with photos and route maps, are posted to the Southwark Cyclists web site, yearly index at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.
This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Herne Hill Station to Onion Garden, Victoria - Healthy Ride
2025-03-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Herne Hill Station, Herne Hill Station, London, SE24 0EZ
Herne Hill Station to Onion Garden, Victoria
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The Onion Garden is a delightful little garden hidden between offices and homes in the backstreets of Victoria. This ride leaves from the main entrance to Herne Hill Station (on the Railton Road side, What 3 Words: ///lists.spoken.couches). Route: Railton Road LTN / through Brixton / C5 to Victoria / coffee stop at the Onion Garden. Return via Chelsea Bridge, past Battersea Power Station, round the back of Brixton and through Brockwell Park. 19 km (12 miles). Mainly flat using cycleways and backstreets, crossing a few busier roads. You can view the route here in Google maps. Ride leader Mike T.
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/.
Note. Ride reports, often with photos and route maps, are posted to the Southwark Cyclists web site, yearly index at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/. Future/provisional ride ideas can be viewed on our planning spreadsheet.

Women “Up West” - Ride for International Women's Day
2025-03-08 10:00 - 13:30 | Lambeth Palace Forecourt, Lambeth Palace, London, SE1 7LB, United Kingdom
Women “Up West” Ride
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Easy-paced bike ride visiting various monuments & memorials to women, in and around central London, to mark International Women’s Day (8th March). Jane leading a different route from last time (2022). We’ll be stopping to hear brief details of some scientists, stars and spies (amongst others), with a short break at Russell Square. Mostly using cycleways and quiet roads with some short stretches on busy main roads where necessary, also some walking with bikes to look at monuments in places where cycling is not permitted. Total distance about 10 miles. Start 10h00, Lambeth Palace Forecourt, Lambeth Palace Rd, SE1 7LB (what3words: ///glory.faces.scare), , finish there by 13h30 at the latest.
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/.

Peckham to Kings Cross Healthy Ride
2025-03-15 09:30 - 13:30 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Peckham to Kings Cross Ride
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9.30am start (note early time) from Peckham Square (next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY). 3 hour ride. To Kings Cross. Granary Square for a coffee break (in market, under cover) and a bit of a look round. Outward route Cycleways 10 & 6. Over Blackfriars Bridge. Farringdon then quiet streets and safe crossings to Kings Cross. Return leg will take a more easterly route with a bit of Regents Canal path and crossing Southwark Bridge back to Peckham. Flat route with lots to see, come and join us. Amanda 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/.

Canada Water to Peckham Rye Park - Healthy Ride
2025-03-15 10:00 - 12:30 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Canada Water to Peckham Rye Park Ride
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A 10 mile circuit passing numerous points of interest and including several places where cycling infrastructure improvements are planned..Start 10am Deal Porter Square (next to Canada Water Library, opposite Canada Water Station, SE16 7AR). Head out via Cycleway 14 to Jamaica Rd passing the rapidly disappearing Supersewer Site. Next a backstreets route to Cycleway 10 at Willow Walk. This route is scheduled for a significant upgrade including a new cycle crossing of Grange Road. From Willow Walk quiet streets and the Canal Path to Peckham square then Rye Lane to Peckham Rye Park. Cycle the length of the park stopping at the River Peck and then at The Round Café for a break. Homeward ride to Queen’s Rd Station via the tiny Kirkwood Nature Reserve. Continue through Brimmington park and across to Ilderton Road. Work has started here on a cycle crossing of the Old Kent Road. A new cycleway is planned to continue to Surrey Quays and we will follow the route to Southwark Park before getting back to Canada Water. Aim to finish about 12.30. Route at via Cycleway 14 to Jamaica Rd passing the rapidly disappearing Supersewer Site. Next a backstreets route to Cycleway 10 at Willow Walk. This route is scheduled for a significant upgrade including a new cycle crossing of Grange Road. From Willow Walk quiet streets and the Canal Path to Peckham square then Rye Lane to Peckham Rye Park. Cycle the length of the park stopping at the River Peck and then at The Round Café for a break. Homeward ride to Queen’s Rd Station via the tiny Kirkwood Nature Reserve. Continue through Brimmington park and across to Ilderton Road. Work has started here on a cycle crossing of the Old Kent Road. A new cycleway is planned to continue to Surrey Quays and we will follow the route to Southwark Park before getting back to Canada Water. Aim to finish about 12.30. Route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1FoiQb1U7nseiioY4FlngVFfS6Ze7jF8&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/.

Acton to London Bridge - Train-Assisted Healthy Ride
2025-03-22 09:30 - 13:30 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
Acton to London Bridge
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This ride takes the Elizabeth Line outbound to Acton and then we cycle the 11 miles back to London Bridge. Using the train means we can, within a Saturday morning, explore new areas of west London. Start London Bridge 9.30am (note early start) next to the Southwark Needle (South side of Bridge, close to London Bridge Staton). Ride to Farringdon Station. Step free access to Elizabeth Line, fare £3. Train to Acton Mainline Station (22 min) then roads to Wormwood Scrubs (C49). Join C27 and ride past Wormwood Scrubs Prison. If grassy paths are dry enough venture a little way on to the Scrubs then rejoin C27. At Grenfell Tower take a look at the Memorial Wall then continue on C27 to Portobello Rd. Probably impossible to cycle on Portobello Road itself so have a break to allow riders to walk part of the market. Continue on C27 to Princes Square then ride on south to the Bayswater Rd and Kensington Gardens. Take the lovely, continuous paths across Kensington Gardens and Heyde Park. Then Cycleway 3 down Constitution Hill to Buckingham Palace and on to Big Ben. Join the Embankment Cycleway (still C3) which takes us all the way to London Bridge. Plan to finish at 1.30 pm. Note riders can join the ride at Acton Mainline Station (Junction Horn Lane and Friary Road). Be there by 10.10am. Bruce Leading. Route map at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1DWZjwvXwlygBiclbbfqcE2NLr2WKdr0&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/.
