Southwark Cyclists

Grand Surrey Canal Healthy Ride
2025-05-17 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Grand Surrey Canal
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Meet at 10.00h in Peckham Square (next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre). The ride will trace the route of the Grand Surrey Canal from Peckham to the canal entrance on the Thames at Salt Quay. On familiar paths we will seek out features of the canal along the way and the docks at Surrey Quays, and dig into their history. Coffee will be in Folkestone Garden and the ride will end at Southwark Park at approximately 2pm. There will be an additional short led ride back to Peckham Square for any riders wishing to get back to the start.
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.

Camcelled: London Bridge to Kensington Palace Healthy Ride
2025-05-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
Cancelled: London Bridge to Kensington Palace

Burgess Park to Holland Park and Brompton Cemetery Healthy Ride
2025-05-24 10:00 - 13:30 | Burgess Park Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RJ, United Kingdom
Burgess Park to Holland Park and 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. These rides ares part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

London Cycling Festival
2025-05-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Peckham Rye Park Cafe, Strakers Road, London, SE15 3UA, United Kingdom
Hello Festival, goodbye Freecycle. New borough-based, multi venue event being organized by London Cycling Campaign – the London Cycling Festival. We will have a fully marshalled ride to the City of London hub where there will be lots going on. It will also be possible to take further led rides to a traffic free circuit in nearby Hoxton*. Ride starts 10am at The Round Café, Peckham Rye Park and will call at the Stomping Grounds Café in Burgess Park at 10.20 am. From 9am at the start in Peckham Rye Park there will be bike checks and small fixes to bikes. There will be a limitd number of free vouchers for Lime Bikes available Rgister for these and collect at the start (allow time for finding a bike).
Activities at City Festival site include:

Dr Bike and bike marking
Led rides
Live music
Stalls and more
Vintage bike rally – bring your pride and joy down and check-out the best old bikes in London

Join one of the family friendly led-rides:

Square Mile loop
Sunday Streets Hackney (Hoxton 2 mile traffic free circuit)
Victoria Park

*Note – register separately for further rides starting at Guildhall.

All the Thames Bridges - Healthy Ride ++
2025-05-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
All the Thames Bridges Ride
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Werner has planned this new challenge and will lead it on the 26th May. London has 20 Thames bridges open for cyclists between Tower Bridge and Hampton Court Bridge. On this ride we’ll cross them all and even leave Greater London and stray into Surrey. After 55km (33 miles) we’ll turn around at Hampton Court station for a shorter (35km, 21 mile) ride back to the start over far fewer bridges. Help, you are thinking, that is over 50 miles! Well, we will go slowly, allowing 5 hours for the bridges and 3 hours for the return (Google says you can do Hampton Court to Waterloo in 1h 20min by bike). 9am start at the Needle, south side of London Bridge, 2pm at Hampton Court Bridge, 5pm back at London Bridge. A first stop at Bishops Park, Fulham. Several more as the ride develops. If you do not fancy the return, there are trains from Hampton Court Station every 30 min. There are also plenty stations close to the route most of the way if needed.
Prepare well. Give bike a thorough check. Pay particular attention to tyres – side walls all OK, plenty tread, plenty pressure? Pack a spare inner tube, a multitool. Bring water, snacks, money or sandwiches for lunch, travel card just in case.
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 ares part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.
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Four Cemeteries and a Museum Healthy Ride
2025-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Peckham Rye Park Cafe, Strakers Road, London, SE15 3UA, United Kingdom
Four Cemeteries and a Museum
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Cemeteries can provide some easy cycling. Nice paths, few walkers and their own characteristic feel. Our area is rather well-endowed with cemeteries and this ride will cross 4 of them, including Nunhead Cemetery, one of London’s “Magnificent Seven” Victorian cemeteries. Meet 10am at The Round Café In the middle of Peckham Rye Park. Aim to be back there around 12 noon. Short 8 mile circuit with a few small fills. Start across to Nunhead Cemetery, then past Brockley Station and up to Hilly fields. Briefly admire the view than down to Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries. Next Camberwell New Cemetery followed by Camberwell Old Cemetery. That’s it for cemeteries. On to he Horniman Museum for a coffee break. Final stretch back to Peckham Rye Park with a diversion to Dawsons Heights (great views) if we have time. Bruce leading. Route map https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1kV2dhzOjJj13-Sburvu8lRMFDxae1CU&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/.

Cutty Sark to Hall Place Healthy Ride
2025-05-31 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
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Mike K. leading a repeat of his January ride to Hall Place in Bexley using a modified outward leg. 18 mile return trip starting 10am next to the Tunnel entrance in Cutty Sark Gardens. Expect to be back there around 1.30pm. We will ride from the Cutty Sark up the hill in Greenwich Park, across Blackheath and on to Eltham Park. From Eltham Park to Falconwood which is classed by the UN as an urban forest. Across the 700 acres of Danson Park, past the Red House which was the home of the “Arts and Crafts movement “designer, William Morris. From there to Hall Place to have a coffee break. Start return to the Cutty sark by the more direct cycle path following the busy A2 road, then retrace the outward route. Mostly we will be using either cycle paths or quiet side streets but one small busy road close to Hall Place. Hall Place is a hidden gem, see report of last ride for photos. Route map https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1FDid5dXY7UxNGpF78R0-NV9tklMFlMM&usp=sharing

A Trio of (ex)-Power Stations
2025-06-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Burgess Park Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RJ, United Kingdom
A Trio of (ex)-Power Stations
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Bruce leading a circuit to Tate Modern, Lots Road and Battersea Power. The large power station buildings have been preserved for these three. The uses of the sites are now very different – an art gallery, largely residential and a mixed residential and retail/leisure development. Chance to compare the different fates of these landmark sites and consider if they are now contributing as much as when they kept the lights on and the tube system running.
Ride starts 10am from Burgess Park (Stomping Grounds Café, Chumleigh Gdns). Back streets/Cyclway to Tate Modern followed by a long ride to Lots Road via the Imperial War Museum, Vauxhall Bridge and the embankment. From Lots Rd, across Albert Bridge and through Battersea Park (probable refreshment break) to Battersea Power Station. Then back to Burgess Park via Thessaly Rd, Larkfield Park and quiet streets across Stockwell. 21km, 13 miles, flat. Should be back around 1pm allowing for look around time at each power station. Probable route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1EvmwKPUQbLmT7TY4ICGVJhXzThhOZfY&usp=sharing

Walthamstow Wetlands - Healthy Ride
2025-06-14 09:30 - 14:30 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
Walthamstow Wetlands
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Information form Ride Leader Jean. It is a long ride (22 Miles) so bring drinks and snacks.
Starting from London Bridge (Gateway Needle, south side), we take Tooley Street to Tower Bridge, where we cross the river and follow the CS2 through Whitechapel and Mile End, to Bow, where we access the Lea Navigation path, following it up to Hackney Marshes, at Markfield Park, where we stop for a break. On the return trip, we cross briefly to the other side of the canal, coming down through Hackney Marshes, and then we retrace our steps, passing by Bow and continuing to the Limehouse Cut, which brings us down to Limehouse, from where we return to Tower Bridge, and London Bridge.
Depart: London Bridge 9.30am. Return: 2.30pm
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.
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.

Two Surprises in Brixton - Healthy Ride
2025-06-14 10:00 - 12:30 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
Two Surprises in Brixton
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When exploring on Healthy rides you occasionally come across something very surprising. Two of the most amazing were Brixton Mill and Ebony Horse Club. In the middle of houses and next to a prison, a fully functioning windmill. In a small park near Loughborough Junction, a riding stables with people circulating on horses. These 2 locations have been incorporated into this gentle 9½ mile circuit along with several parks and a common. Start will be Dulwich Park Café (Clock Café, middle of the park) at 10am. Back at 12.30pm. Route up Greendale, Ruskin Park, Wyck Gardens (Ebony Horse Club), Clapham Common, Blenheim Gardens Estate (Brixton Windmill), Brockwell Park, Belair Park and back to Dulwich Park. Provisional route https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1g6TJbpUw9xeGTnDCSaaCw6CxoTBxxb0&usp=sharing. Bruce leading. A ride pretty much anyone could do on any kind of bike. A good one on which to bring a friend.
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.

Richmond Park from Waterloo Healthy Ride
2025-06-21 09:30 - 15:00 | Waterloo Station, Waterloo Station, London, SE1 7ND, United Kingdom
Richmond Park from Waterloo
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Ride details from Ride leader Jamie in his inimitable style. Note early 9.30 start time.
Mission To cycle from Waterloo Station to Richmond Park, Richmond Bridge, Marble Hill, Eel Pie Island and Twickenham Station from where we will catch a train back to Waterloo Station.
Coordinating Instructions and Timings. Riders will meet at 9.30am on Saturday 29th June 2024 outside and under the Waterloo Station Victory Arch that is 50 yards up on the right from where York Road meets Mepham Street and Cab Road. A short safety brief will be given at the meeting RV point before departing. We envisage being back at Waterloo by approximately 3pm trains permitting.
Route This is a relaxed and social ride that involves some very enjoyable cycling in stages for about 20 miles. Much of our route is on quiet, vehicle-free roads with some use of riverside paths.
Checks and Equipment Riders are advised to pre-check their bikes before the ride. ABC bike safety checks. Air/Brakes/Chain/Drive. Also check for play in wheels. Riders are further advised to bring: – a warm fleece, waterproofs, puncture canister, bike lock, bike pump and water bottle.
Rations and Water There will be a coffee stop and we will lunch at Pembroke Lodge Café in Richmond Park. Riders are also welcome to bring their own picnic lunch/snack should they wish.
Contact Please feel free to contact me with any queries regarding this event on 07976 803741 or at jamie.pedrick@outlook.com
Note from Rides Coordinator: this is a long ride and will include some towpath. Riders need to be experienced enough to cope,
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Baklava, Bagels, Barfi, Brot, Baguette and Le Magnifique! A cycle ride round London’s international bakeries
2025-06-21 10:00 - 12:30 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
Baklava, Bagels, Barfi, Brot, Baguette and Le Magnifique! A cycle ride round London’s international bakeries
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Ride Leader Eva is bored with the typical English offering of brownies, shortbread and flapjack, and wants to share the many alternative offerings of some international bakeries in London. We will have 2 coffee stops, and will stop at the other bakeries to allow riders to buy goods to take home. Whilst the ride is only about 10 miles long and mainly flat, due to the potential for many stops it might take ca 2.5 hours. Starts at London Bridge (Southwark Gateway Needle, South side, near London Bridge Station) at 10 am. Finish there (hopefully) by 12.30. Route at Baklava, Bagels, Barfi, Brot, Baguette and Le Magnifique! | ride | Komoot
In order to be able to manage the stops and resulting delays, the number of riders will have to be limited. Please do not attend without an Eventbrite booking.
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: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/557726/how-to-cancel-or-delete-a-free-order/
These rides are part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Greenwich to Lesnes Abbey Healthy Ride
2025-06-28 09:30 - 13:00 | Cutty Sark Gardens, Next to the Cutty Sark, near the foot tunnel, London, Southwark, SE10 9HT, United Kingdom
Greenwich to Lesnes Abbey Healthy Ride
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Start/finish Cutty Sark, next to the tunnel entrance. Note the slightly earlier 9.30 start. Amanda leading. 20 mile route that largely follows the river, keeping to the south side. Outward takes the Thames path round the Greenwich peninsula and continues to Woolwich and Thamesmead. After an ascent of the famous Thamesmead Tor, heads inland to Lesnes Abbey and a well-deserved coffee break with time for a quick look at the ruins of the Abbey. On the return use more of the linear, elevated, Ridgeway path to Woolwich, then Thames path again until the Ecology Park at N Greenwich. Cut across the peninsula to save your legs and finish along a short stretch of Thames path to Cutty Sark. High proportion of this route is on off-road paths. Loads to see, including riding past the O2, Thames Barrier and the steel men (“Assembly” by Peter Burke) at Woolwich Arsenal.
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: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/557726/how-to-cancel-or-delete-a-free-order/

Canada Water to Greenwich Park and Blackheath Healthy Ride
2025-06-28 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. Head to The Point to admire the view. 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. How to cancel: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/557726/how-to-cancel-or-delete-a-free-order/

Epping Forest Ramble
2025-07-05 09:30 - 13:30 | Chingford Train Station, Station Road, Chingford, E4 6AL
Epping Forest Ramble
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Owen seems determined to get us all out into the Essex countryside. Following his successful Essex Ramble last month (https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2025/ride-reports-3rd-may-2025/) he has devised another. We are heading to Epping Forest this time. A 27km (16 miles) circuit from Chingford to Epping and back. Farthest point on the ride will be at Epping Signalling Museum. Coffee stop will be at High Beech. Other places of interest we will stop at will be Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge and Connaught Water. The ride will start at 9.30am at Chingford Station and will finish at approximately 1.30pm back at Chingford Station. We are mostly off road – 70% on gravel, 5% on grass. Just 25% on tarmac (paths and road). We think a Brompton would be OK. However NOT a road bike with slim wheels, need hybrid size tyres with plenty grip. Sections of the route are “undulating” and overall it will be a challenging ride, A reasonable level of fitness will be needed. GPX file of route at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/route-for-epping-forest-ramble/
Getting to Chingford from Central London. Obvious option is Overground (Weaver Line) from Liverpool St. 27 min ride, trains every 15 min, fare £3.60.
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.

Dulwich to Wimbledon Park Healthy Ride
2025-07-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
Dulwich to Wimbledon Park
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Eduardo 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. We have done this interesting ride several times, most recently in September last year, report here.
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: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/557726/how-to-cancel-or-delete-a-free-order/

Eltham Surprises Healthy Ride
2025-07-12 09:30 - 12:30 | Cutty Sark Gardens, Next to the Cutty Sark, near the foot tunnel, London, Southwark, SE10 9HT, United Kingdom
Eltham Surprises
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Eva leading ride that will visit the 4 Ps of Eltham – a Pleasance, a Palace, a Pavillion and Parks, plus a Winter Garden. Late coffee stop at the cafe in Oxleas Wood. This ride has 2 fairly steep hills, where the ride leader might step down from the bike and push it up, it’s ca 24 km long and including a visit to the Pavillion and the coffee break stop will take us ca 3 hours. Start at Cutty Sark Gardens, 9.30 am (note early start time).
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: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/557726/how-to-cancel-or-delete-a-free-order/. 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.

Royal Docks Loop from Greenwich Healthy Ride
2025-07-12 09:30 - 13:00 | Cutty Sark Gardens, Next to the Cutty Sark, near the foot tunnel, London, Southwark, SE10 9HT, United Kingdom
Royal Docks Loop from Greenwich
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Jamie leading. About 13 miles. Start 19.30m at Cutty Sark next to the Foot Tunnel. Finish around 1pm (allowing time for a coffee break). Start through Foot Tunnel then east side of Isle of Dogs to Blackwall, East India Dock Basin, Lee flyover cycle path, Royal Victoria Dock, Excel Centre, Royal Albert Dock, London City Airport. Start return over Sir Steve Redgrave Bridge, then across Woolwich Ferry. Back along Thames Path (NCN 4) past Flood Barrier and O2. Map at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=179ZFRIA-lVf_FKGXBELKq7gwS20w_7f1&usp=sharing. We should perhaps warn anyone thinking of joining this ride that it does have a rather chequered history. For example have a read of the remarkable report from May 28th 2022 (https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2022/ride-report-28th-may-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. How to cancel: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/557726/how-to-cancel-or-delete-a-free-order/. 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.

Dulwich to Crystal Palace Park Loop - Healthy Ride
2025-07-19 10:00 - 12:30 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
Dulwich to Crystal Palace Park Loop
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10am start at Dulwich Clock Cafe in Dulwich Park. Plan to finish there at 12.30. Eduardo leading an 11 mile loop via Nunhead, Waterlink Way and Penge to Crystal Palace Park. Coffee stop at the Green and Brown Café then the ascent through the park, via the dinosaurs, to Crystal Palace Parade. Finally the glorious downhill all the way back to Dulwich Park. A ride we regularly do in mid-winter, but it will make an excellent summer ride too. Everyone welcome on an easy ride with lots to see. Route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=15cFwfv7hYe-kAWTFuyPrOMIVyPdfIgPm&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. How to cancel: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/557726/how-to-cancel-or-delete-a-free-order/. 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.

Thames Loop Healthy Ride from Canada Water
2025-07-26 10:00 - 12:30 | Canada Water, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London, Southwark, SE16 7AR, United Kingdom
Thames Loop Healthy Ride from Canada Water
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Always something new to see on this favourite short anti-clockwise loop that follows the Thames on both banks. An easy 11 mile ride we use DLR to cross river at Greenwich (travel pass or equivalent needed) and return 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, Shadwell Basin and canal-side paths to St Katherines Dock. 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. We last did this ride on a very cold day in January (https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2025/ride-report-11th-jan-2025/; should be rather warner on the 26th. 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. How to cancel: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/557726/how-to-cancel-or-delete-a-free-order/. 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.

Awayday ride from Whitstable to Ramsgate
2025-07-26 10:00 - 17:30 | Whitstable Station, 26 Railway Avenue, Whitstable, CT5 1LH, United Kingdom
Awayday ride from Whitstable to Ramsgate
NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite so that we can limit numbers, link < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/awayday-cycle-ride-from-whitstable-to-ramsgate-tickets-1413286400669?aff=oddtdtcreator >
This ride is for July 26th. Jamie has requested that we open registration early so that it is possible to get the best deals on rail tickets.
Mission
To cycle the iconic Viking Coast in stages via Swale Cliffe, Herne Bay, Reculver Towers, Minnis Bay, Birchington, Westgate on Sea and Broadstairs to reach Ramsgate covering a total distance of about 30 miles in all. This ride is suitable for fit and experienced riders.
Coordinating Instructions and Timings
The Ride will depart from Whitstable Station at 10.00am on Saturday 26th July and is expected to finish at Ramsgate Station by 5.30pm.
Please note that finish timings 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.

Transport
Riders are responsible for arranging their own transport to and from the ride. If travelling by train (which we hope most will do) you are advised to book both outward rail ticket to Whitstable and return from Ramsgate in advance. Trains are starting to look busy for that day as it is a popular time to visit the Kent coast.
Rations and Water
There will be a coffee stop along the way and a hour break around 12.30 for fish & chips etc. Riders are welcome to bring their own picnics. Time permitting we may stop for a swim and a cup of tea in Viking Bay at Broadstairs.

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 with no-play in steering.

Equipment
Riders are advised to bring: Water bottle, fleece, waterproof jacket & trousers, (swim kit) and bike lock.

Communications
Feel free to contact jamie.pedrick@outlook.com with any queries regarding this event. I will also be contactable on the day by phone: 07976 803741.
General
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: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/557726/how-to-cancel-or-delete-a-free-order/
This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides organised by Southwark Cyclists, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/. Southwark Cyclists are part of the London Cycling Campaign.

Cutty Sark to Cody Dock Healthy Ride
2025-08-02 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 Cody Dock
NOTE. Please register for the ride on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link : https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cutty-sark-to-cody-dock-cycle-ride-tickets-1526644116649?aff=oddtdtcreator
Please note. Electric bikes are not allowed on the cable car. This means we cannot accommodate e-bikes on this ride. Sorry.
9.30 start (not usual 10am) from Cutty Sark, next to the tunnel entrance. Amanda leading a cross river circuit to Cody Dock. Cody Dock is run as a charitable Social Enterprise with the aim of regenerating the dock and surrounding waterways (see https://codydock.org.uk). What has been created is quite special. And it includes a Cafe where we will take a break. We plan to use the “by air and by sea” route. Outward will go to the Cable Car at the O2 via the Thames path, then fly across the river and head for Cody Dock. Return will be via the free Woolwich Ferry followed by the Thames path back to Greenwich. Bring Travel Card etc. for the Cable car (full fare is £7). Aim is to be 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. How to cancel: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/557726/how-to-cancel-or-delete-a-free-order/. 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.

Upminster to Southend Healthy Ride
2025-08-02 09:30 - 16:30 | Upminster Library, 26, Corbets Tey Road, Upminster, RM14 2BB
Upminster to Southend Healthy Ride
NOTE. Please register for the ride on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/upminster-to-southend-cycle-ride-tickets-1526787856579?aff=oddtdtcreator
The ride starts at Upminster library at 9.30am. We head East into the Essex countryside. Our first stop at 11 miles is Langdon Discovery Centre (Essex Wildlife Trust). Our second stop at 20 miles is at Hadley Park café. At 25.5 miles is Southend seafront our destination and our lunch break. Aim to be at Southend by 12.30. Give ourselves an hour for lunch and set off back at 1.30. Those that want to leave the ride at this point can catch the c2c train from Southend Central back to London. Trains run every 20 minutes. The journey back traces much of the route outbound but we will have only one stop roughly half way at the Langdon Discovery Centre. We’ll then return to Upminster library after a short break aiming to arrive there about 4.30.
Upminster station is step free. In Zone 6, longish journey on District line (e.g. Monument, 42min, £3.70). Bit quicker on c2c from Fenchurch St, 22min, £3.80). Upminster Library is 400m south of the station, mostly along busy Station Road. GPX route map:.Upminster_to_Southend_3
Personal memories of Southend from Ride Leader Owen
I remember as a 9 year old boy, a recent immigrant from Hong Kong with virtually no English, being woken up in the middle of a cold winter’s night to go fishing. After wiping the sleep from my eyes I joined my father and our compassionate elderly neighbour, a keen fisherman, to drive down to Southend to fish off the end of the pier. Still in pitch darkness we dropped lines with about half a dozen hooks on each line into the water. When the tide came in we pulled in our lines and there were two, three, four flat fish on each line.
Fish were plentiful in those days and the town was a major holiday destination. Southend today may not glisten the way it used to but on sunny summer weekends thousands of day trippers still pack the promenades. You hear Chubby Chequer being belted out from arcades along with the ping, ping, ping sound of pinball machines and the occasional crashing of coins as a lucky punter registers a winning line on the fruit machine. You hear choruses of screaming from those on fairground rides. Every kid seems to be holding a candy floss or an ice cream cone and every adult has a big grin on their face. Best of all is the ubiquitous seductive aroma of fish and chips with lashings of malt vinegar and pickled onions wafting along the seafront.
Southend seafront is still an amazing place to visit. Southend still touches my heart.
What are your memories of Southend? Better still join me on my bike ride from Upminster to Southend and back.
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.
These rides are part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.
Note. Reports of previous rides, 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 plans can be viewed on our planning spreadsheet.

POSTPONED. Cutty Sark to Hackney Marshes via the Shuttle
2025-08-09 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
This ride is postponed to 23rd August due to Silverlink Tunnel being closed for the T100 Triathlon.
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.

Dulwich to Crystal Palace Park Healthy Ride
2025-08-09 10:00 - 12:30 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
Dulwich to Crystal Palace Park Healthy Ride
Please register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dulwich-to-crystal-palace-loop-ride-tickets-1544967020949?aff=oddtdtcreator
Eduardo leading. About 11 miles. Start 10am, finish around 12.30 (allowing time for a coffee break). Route starts from Dulwich Park via Peckham Rye Park over the hill at Nunhead and down to the Waterlink Way at Ladywell Fields. Follow the off-road Waterlink Way (Nat Route 21) for nearly 2 miles to Lower Sydenham. Continue on quiet streets to Cator Park followed by a loop through Penge to Crystal Palace Park and a coffee break at the park Cafe. Check out the dinosaurs, then up the hill to Crystal Palace Parade. Steep in places, but plenty of time to walk stretches if necessary (you will not be the only one doing this!). Finish with a delightful run downhill back to Dulwich Park. Route map https://goo.gl/rfUzwn
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.

Dulwich Park to Chiswick Park Healthy Ride
2025-08-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
Dulwich Park to Chiswick Park
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We leave from Dulwich Park Café at 10am, heading for Brockwell Park, then Clapham Common, and from there to Wandsworth Bridge via Maysoule Road. Once on the river, we follow the Thames path to Putney Bridge, where we cross to Bishop’s Park. We cycle along the north bank of the river past Hammersmith Bridge and on to St Nicholas Churchyard, proceeding through Powell’s Walk to reach Chiswick House and Gardens, where we stop for a half-hour coffee break.
Our return journey follows the long cycleway that runs along Chiswick High Road and which takes us through Hammersmith and on to Kensington Olympia, from where we continue to the corner of Kensington Gardens. We go through Kensington Gardens, before exiting at Queen’s Gate and carrying on down via Old Church Street to meet the river, crossing at Albert Bridge to Battersea Park, From there we return to Clapham Common, and retrace our route back to Dulwich Park. We expect to arrive back a little before 2pm.
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. How to cancel: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/557726/how-to-cancel-or-delete-a-free-order/. 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.

London Bridge to Kensington Palace Healthy Ride
2025-08-16 09:30 - 13:00 | 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
NOTE. Please register for rides on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/six-bricges-ride-from-peckham-tickets-1600744141819?aff=oddtdtcreator
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/.
