Southwark Cyclists

London Bridge to Woolwich Circuit - Healthy Ride
2023-05-13 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
London Bridge to Woolwich Circuit – Healthy Ride
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London Bridge to Woolwich Circuit. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-bridge-to-woolwich-circuit-tickets-633639862887 >. Meet 10am at Southwark Needle, south side of London Bridge, close to the station. 22 mile, estimated 3 hour, ride with Jamie leading. Route to Woolwich along the south side of the Thames. Break at Woolwich for coffee. Then under river to Silver Town and Royal Docks and back up to Greenwich and Southwark Needle. A variation on a route we have used several times. Lots to see. Plan to be back at the Needle at 1pm or a little after.

Great Trees Healthy Ride
2023-05-20 09:30 - 12:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
Great Trees Healthy Ride
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A ride to look at some trees. Boring. Maybe – but trees, we are realizing, are not just a taken-for-granted background. They matter. They soak up CO2 and are good for our health. Inspiration comes from a talk in 2021 to Better Streets Southwark by Paul Wood about Tree Talk and his amazing Tree Map. Route is based on Paul’s Great Trees of London Map (£8 from book shops). We did this ride first in 2021, see report. Start is 9.30am from the Southwark Needle. Route an 11 mile circuit to 6 of the Great Trees. Route uses a mixture of paths and quiet streets, just short stretches of busy road. Runs through Camberwell, Peckham, New Cross and Deptford. Should end back at London Bridge at around midday. Bruce leading. Annotated route map at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1WMWt1qLR_4_obNGcwNHD3Sghfv22eLEW&usp=sharing

London Bridge to Victoria Park - Healthy Ride
2023-05-20 09:30 - 13:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
London Bridge to Victoria Park – Healthy Ride
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Victoria Park is the oldest public park in London (opened 1845) and bigger than any of our Southwark Parks. Has a lake with fountain, a pagoda and a bandstand where bands still play every Sunday. And it has some lovely wide paths, perfect for shared riding and walking. We will set out at 9.30 across London Bridge and follow mostly quiet streets and paths to ‘Vicky’ Park. Then east to the nearby Olympic Park and probable coffee stop. Back by a different route, reaching London Bridge about 1pm. Ride Leader Amanda.

Dulwich to Beckenham Place Park - Healthy Ride
2023-05-27 10:00 - 12:30 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
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10am to 12.30. Start/finish Dulwich Clock Café, in the middle of Dulwich Park. Jean and John 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 and on quiet streets to Beckenham Place Park. Brief stop at cafe. Return by different route initially (quiet streets, mostly Brookehouse Rd). Very short stretch of busy road at Catford where we rejoin the outward route at Ladywell Fields. Then follow outward route back to Dulwich Park. About 12 miles. Route map at https://bit.ly/2SOiQMs.

Ride London Freecycle - Southwark Led Ride from Peckham
2023-05-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Peckham Rye Park Cafe, Strakers Road, London, SE15 3UA, United Kingdom
The annual Ride London Freeecycle sees many Central London roads completely traffic free. Plus displays and Dr Bikes. This is an event for all cyclists, young or old. There is always a great atmosphere as thousands of riders circulate the route. We are running our usual fully marshalled led ride. Start 10am from Peckham Rye Park and ending at Queen St, near Mansion House. Ride takes about 45min. There will also be a led ride back at 3pm.

Round the Parks Healthy Ride
2023-06-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Peckham Rye Park Cafe, Strakers Road, London, SE15 3UA, United Kingdom
Round the Parks Healthy Ride
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10am to 12noon. Start/finish The round Café, Peckham Rye Park, next to playground, Strakers Rd. Bruce leading. Specially easy route for less experienced riders and families. Route visits Burgess Park, Myatts Fields, Elam St Open Space, Ruskin Park, Dulwich Park, Peckham Rye Park. 55% off road path, 40 % quiet streets, 6% busy road. 15km (9 miles), mostly flat, one short climb. Route at http://bit.ly/3amtFfd
GPX file of route: Peckham-round-the-parks-ride

A Tour of 9 Cabmen's Shelters
2023-06-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Emma Cons Gardens, London, SE1 8SB, United Kingdom
A Tour of 9 Cabmen’s Shelters
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Described as “A cross between a cricket pavilion and a large garden shed” these distinctive green structures were set up by the Cabmen’s Shelter Fund from 1875 to provide resting places, food and shelter for London’s cabbies – from horse-drawn hansoms to the modern day LEVC-TX (electric taxi). Numbers have dwindled from 61 to just 13 – all of which are now Grade 2 listed as “Buildings of special interest, warranting every effort to preserve them”.
Our route will take us past 9 of the survivors, starting with Temple Place then on up to Russell Square, the West End, Kensington & Chelsea, Pimlico and back to the Embankment. As we’ll mainly be in central London, expect a mix of segregated cycle paths, some short stretches on busy main roads plus quieter back streets. We’ll have a coffee/loo stop at some point, either in Kensington Gardens or a transpontine detour to Battersea Park (because, yes – we do go south of the river!).
Route: https://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_5419085.html

Healthy Ride to the Southwark Cyclists Picnic
2023-06-10 10:00 - 12:30 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
Healthy Ride to the Southwark Cyclists Picnic
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Ride to the Southwark Cyclists Bike Week Picnic. 10am Start at Dulwich Clock Café in Dulwich Park. Bruce leading. Exit by Court Lane gate then LCN 5 (includes Crystal Palace Rd) to Rye Lane and Peckham Square. Riders can join at Peckham Square (next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY) at 10.25am. From Peckham down Canal Path and across to Cycleway 10 that will be followed to Deptford Creek. Go down to the Thames then take Thames Path to South Dock and Cycleway 14 to Surrey Quays. From Surrey Quays enter Southwark Park via Gomm Rd. Flat ride mostly quiet streets, cycleway or path. 10 miles, so a nice leisurely pace. Route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1ivLxFJjANPm-2xqXUmMOHwLT1mTh3Uk&usp=sharing

Picnic for Bike Week
2023-06-10 12:30 - 15:00 | Southwark Park Bandstand, Southwark Park, Gomm Rd, London SE16 2TX, London, SE16 2TX, United Kingdom
Bike Week 2023 is from June 5 to 11. We are planning to celebrate with a picnic on Saturday June 10th. Venue Southwark Park, next to the bandstand. Bring our own food and drink, and maybe a bit extra for sharing. Participate in a few silly competitions (who is the slowest cyclist in Southwark?). Bring friends and family.
Get this date in your diary: Sat June 10th, 12.30, Southwark Park.

Greenwich to Lesnes Abbey - Healthy Ride +
2023-06-17 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
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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, 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.

Canada Water-South Bank - Deptford - Canada Water Loop
2023-06-17 10:00 - 12:30 | Decathlon, Surrey Quays, 9 Maritime Street, London, SE16 7FU, United Kingdom
Canada Water-South Bank-Deptford-Canada Water Loop
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Easy ride that uses the Cycleways across north Southwark. Start/finish next to Decathlon, London SE16 7FU, beside Canada Water and near the station. Note change in meeting point as Saturday Market makes Deal Porter Square congested. Begin by picking up Cycleway 14 on the Albion Channel close to Canada Water. Follow C14 past the Brunel Museum and the Salter Statues to Jamaica Rd. Cycle crossing to C14 (Tanner St), continue past Guys Hospital and through Flat Iron Square to Blackfriars Rd. Leave C14 and head north on C6 to Upper Ground and follow this to the South Bank. Possible coffee break there. Continue along Upper Ground and join C10 (Quietway 1) at Cornwall Rd. Route heads back on C10 past the Old Vic, through Trinity Square, past Crol Café on Dunton Rd and Millwall Stadium, through Folkstone Gardens, eventually to Deptford High St. Probably turn there and head for the river and pick up National Route 4, the Thameside route, back to Canada Water. This becomes C14 at South Dock and continues through Russia Woodland to the Albion Channel where we first joined it. Ride suitable for newish cyclists to show the E-W routes in the north of the borough. Plenty of interest for experienced cyclists. Bruce leading. 11 miles. Route at https://bit.ly/30lzAza.

Views from the South Healthy Ride
2023-06-24 10:00 - 12:30 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Views from the South Healthy Ride
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June 24th, 10am to 12.30. Simon S. leading following his epic charity ride from Glasgow to Inverness, details here. 10am start at Peckham Square, next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY. 19km (11.5 mile) route: Peckham – Dawson’s Heights – Blythe Hill – Telegraph Hill – Peckham. Coffee in Ladywell Fields. There are 3 significant hills to get to the viewpoints and a total of 184 m ascending which is more than we usually do. Estimated time is 2.5 hours but this depends on hill speeds, time viewing, and coffee. So although we hope to get back to Peckham at 12.30, we could be a bit later.

Waterloo to Twickenham River Ride
2023-06-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Waterloo Station, Waterloo Station, London, SE1 7ND, United Kingdom
Waterloo to Twickenham River Ride
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Jamie is leading this relaxed ride that involves some enjoyable cycling in stages for about 20 miles in all. 80% of the route is on quieter roads and some unsurfaced river paths. This route is predominantly flat and thus suitable for all types of bicycles and regular rider abilities. There will be loo stops along the way.
Usual detailed instructions from Jamie. Please read them carefully.
Coordinating Instructions and Timings
Riders will meet at 10.00am on Saturday 24th June at the bottom of the steps outside and under the Waterloo Station Victory Arch Clock that is 50 yards up on the right from where York Road meets Mepham Street and Cab Road just before the road bridge. A Riders safety briefing will be given at 10.00am.
Route
From Waterloo Station the ride will descend into Leake Street graffiti tunnel heading for the river and on through Battersea Park and the Power Stn to cross Putney Bridge. We will then head off to Chiswick Eyot and cross over Chiswick Bridge before heading to Kew Gdns and on to Richmond on Thames before crossing over Richmond bridge to wind our way past Eel Pie Island finishing at Twickenham Stn where we will return by train to Waterloo Stn by approx 3pm. Please note that timings are flexible.
Rations and Water
A 30 minute coffee stop will take place at The Fulham Palace around 11.00 am and we will stop again at approx. 1.00pm for a lunch/snack at Richmond. Riders are also welcome to bring their own picnic lunch/snack should they so wish.
Checks and Equipment
Riders are urged to pre-check general ABC bike serviceability before the event. A = Air in tyres, B = Brakes, C= Chain & gears etc. Riders are further advised to bring:
Water, waterproof top, waterproof trousers, puncture tube canister, bike lock, bike pump.
Communications
Please feel free to contact me with any queries regarding this event or in case of any issues on the day by phone: 07976 803741 or email on jamie.pedrick@outlook.com

7 Finest Views of SE London - Healthy Ride
2023-07-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
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7 Finest Views of SE London < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/7-finest-views-of-se-london-tickets-667748512777 >
10am to 1pm. Jamie leading. Start/Finish in Peckham Square, next to Peckham Library and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 5RY. You may think Healthy Rides are all about views. Amazingly we are well blessed with viewpoints and Jamie’s route has only one viewpoint in common with last week’s Views from the South ride. Route for 1 July is Peckham Library – Rye Park – rear entrance to Nunhead Cemetery – across to Telegraph Hill – down to Brockley Village – up to Hilly Fields – down to Brookmill Park – over the Helter Skelter – up Morden Hill – across to Point Hill – into Greenwich Pk for a 30 minute Coffee break – down to General Wolfe –across to the Queen’s Viewpoint – down to the giant compass – along to Greenwich Royal Naval College – Cutty Sark – along to – Deptford Bistros – through New Cross tunnel – TK Max – Cross A2 – Fire Stn – St Mary Magdelene Church – Peckham Library. Lots of off road shared path. Last did this 18 months ago, see report https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2022/ride-reports-jan-29th-2022/

NHS 75th Anniversary Healthy Ride
2023-07-08 10:00 - 12:30 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
NHS 75th Anniversary Healthy Ride
Note there will be an afternoon repeat of this ride,
Also please register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nhs-75th-anniversary-cycle-ride-tickets-671312191837
This ride is about how the NHS got started. First stop the Lloyd George statue in Parliament Square. His Liberal government introduced in 1911 National Insurance for workers. This included free health care. Next the Blue Placque commemorating Aneurin Bevan, Minister of Health in the post-war Labour Government that started the NHS in 1948. Finally 2 stops about how the idea of a national health service developed in the first half of the 20th century. Southwark played a key role. An outstanding figure was Dr Alfred Salter, a socialist who practiced medicine in the borough from 1900 and whose campaigning on many social issues led to his becoming MP from 1922-1945. He and his family are commemorated by statues on the Bermondsey waterfront. Before this a stop at a plain 1937 building on Grange Rd. This is still an NHS Centre, but started as a local authority-run public health centre, the first in the country. Local authorities increasingly ran accessible heath centres in the 1930s.
12 mile, 2.5 hour ride, Bruce leading. Easy paced ride, but note there are some busy stretches of road on this route. Map at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1llhVlmzv4WGATzCCzLafPpG2ax-6r0k&usp=sharing.

Afternoon NHS 75th Anniversary Cycle Ride
2023-07-08 14:30 - 17:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
Afternoon NHS 75th Anniversary Cycle Ride
This is a repeat of the morning ride. Please use Eventbrite to register so we have an idea of numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/afternoon-nhs-75th-anniversary-cycle-ride-tickets-671680653917. Note this is not the same link as for the morning ride. Details:
This ride is about how the NHS got started. First stop Lloyd George. His Liberal government introduced in 1911 National Insurance for workers. This included free health care. Next the Blue Plaque commemorating Aneurin Bevan, Minister of Health in the post-war Labour Government that started the NHS in 1948. Finally 2 stops about how the idea of a national health service developed in the first half of the 20th century. Southwark played a key role. An outstanding figure was Dr Alfred Salter, a socialist who practiced medicine in the borough from 1900 and whose campaigning on many social issues led to his becoming MP from 1922-1945. He and his family are commemorated by statues on the Bermondsey waterfront. Before this a stop at a plain 1937 building on Grange Rd. This is still an NHS Centre, but started as a local authority-run public health centre, the first in the country. Local authorities increasingly ran accessible heath centres in the 1930s.
12 mile, 2.5 hour ride, Bruce leading. Easy paced ride, but note there are some busy stretches of road on this route. Map at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1llhVlmzv4WGATzCCzLafPpG2ax-6r0k&usp=sharing.
This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

The Full Wandle Trail - Healthy Ride
2023-07-15 09:00 - 14:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
The Full Wandle Trail
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This ride is a nice challenge: ride the entire Wandle Trail on a Saturday morning starting from Southwark (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. Start Southwark Gateway Needle, SE side London Bridge, 9am. 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. Pick up the 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. Useful guide: http://wandlevalleypark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Wandle-Trail-Map-Print.pdf.
We did this ride for the first time last September and it was a big success. Riders managed to finish at 1.30 well before the projected finish time of 2pm, see report https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2022/ride-reports-sept-17th-2022/.
This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Thames Path East from Greenwich - Healthy Ride
2023-07-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Cutty Sark Gardens, Next to the Cutty Sark, near the foot tunnel, London, Southwark, SE10 9HT, United Kingdom
Thames Path East from Greenwich
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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 Woolwich. Past the O2 and the Thames Flood Barrier to the Woolwich Arsenal. If weather is OK and riders are up for it will continue a bit farther along the excellent riverside path maybe as far as the Thamesmead Tor. Relaxed, easy-paced 10-13 mile ride. Planning to get back to Greenwich between 12 noon and 1pm.

Healthy Ride to the Isokon Building, Belsize Park
2023-07-22 10:00 - 13:30 | Burgess Park Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RJ, United Kingdom
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Easy paced cycle Ride to an iconic building with a fascinating history. Everyone welcome. Ride is a repeat of last November’s ride to the Isokon building in Belsize Park. Building will be open this time and 15min visit possible. Start 10am Burgess Park Cafe. Finish 1.30pm. Jane leading.

BBC Centenary 80K Ride
2023-07-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
BBC Centenary 80K Ride
NOTE. Please register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link below. Also note this is a special Sunday ride starting at 9am.
BBC Centenary 80K. < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bbc-century-80k-bike-ride-tickets-676636507007 >
Sunday July 23rd. Last October saw the BBC become 100 years old and we did a 60K ride to celebrate with terrible weather and few riders. This is a bigger and better ride round the many sites used by the BBC from its beginning in 1922 to the present. 9 am start at Southwark Needle (S side of London Bridge, near LB Station). 7 hr ride with Werner leading. Stops for coffee and lunch so about 6 hours actual riding. Note on long ride like this it is hard to be certain about duration. Assume in planning that we could take 8 hrs and finish may not be before 5pm. Bring water or sports drinks and snacks. We expect to do the lunch stop at the old TV Centre at White City where you can buy food. But feel free to bring a packed lunch. Route will include Ealing Studios, BBC Park Western, White City, Riverside Studios Hammersmith, Alexandra Palace, Langham Place, Aldwych and Maida Vale (but not in that order!). Annotated route map at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/BBC101-1.pdf..
This is a considerably longer ride than usual. It also has 530 m of ascending, concentrated in the second half of the ride. Average speeds will be at our usual modest pace. But you will need to be able to maintain this for 6 hours with only one long break. Your bike also needs to be ready for the challenge so check it over, sort out any niggles and bring a spare inner tube. Annotated route map attached. We did a 60K version in April. The weather was dire – you can read all about it at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/healthy-ride-reports-2023/ride-report-19th-april-2023/.

Canada Water to St James Park - Healthy Ride
2023-07-29 10:00 - 12:30 | Decathlon, Surrey Quays, 9 Maritime Street, London, SE16 7FU, United Kingdom
Canada Water to St James Park Ride
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Our sightseeing ride, led by Tour Guide Simon K! Start time 10am. Start/finish next to Decathlon Store, London SE16 7FU, beside Canada Water and near the station. Note again change in meeting point as Saturday Market makes Deal Porter Square congested. You can also join the ride at London Bridge; be at the Southwark Gateway Needle, south east side of bridge, at 10.20. Easy, 10 mile, 2.5 hour, flat ride from Decathlon. Route goes across London Bridge, along Embankment (Cycleway 3) and passes Houses of Parliament, St James Park and Buckingham Palace. Return starts across Westminster Bridge then keeps to the south side of the river, along Lower Marsh, then mostly Cycleway14 – Union Street, Leathermarket St, Tanner St, Dockhead, ending with Thames path route back to CW. Although we are on some busy roads, most have a cycle lane or bus lane. Coffee stop in Dockhead. Please indicate when registering if you intend to join at London Bridge.

Butterfly Count Healthy Ride
2023-08-05 10:00 - 12:30 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
Butterfly Count Healthy Ride
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Our annual search for butterflies in Southwark and Lambeth to coincide with the national Big Butterfly Count. 10 mile loop starting from Dulwich Park Café (middle of the park) at 10am with Bruce leading. Hope to visit Green Dale Fields, Ruskin Park, Elam St Open space, Myatts Fields, Burgess Park and Peckham Rye Park. Back to Dulwich about 12.30. Hope for sunny weather. Route at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1n05JmqRvzp9AEDV8SokgbXwYxMw5_R9b&usp=sharing.
GPX route file
Butterfly-Count—Dulwich-Healthy-Ride (2019_06_27 21_53_24 UTC)

Awayday Healthy Ride to Crab and Winkle Way, Kent
2023-08-05 10:00 - 16:30 | Faversham Station, Faversham, England, ME13 8EA, Faversham, ME13 8EA
Awayday Healthy Ride to Crab and Winkle Way
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All day excursion by train with Jamie leading. Here are his (very) full instructions. Please read carefully.
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Awayday ride from Faversham to Canterbury via Whitstable on Saturday 5th Aug 2023
This ride will start from Faversham Station at 10am and is expected to finish at Canterbury by 4.30pm.
Mission
To cycle this enjoyable ride in two phases covering a total distance of about 20 miles in all.
Phase 1 will be to cycle from Faversham to reach the Kent coast at Sea Salter and on to Whitstable beach where we will stop for lunch for an hour. The first stage involves reasonably flat cycling along the stunning Kent coast to Whitstable Bay.
Phase 2 will be to cycle from Whitstable to Canterbury along the iconic and scenic ‘Crab & Winkle’ disused railway line which involves a few hill climbs on unsurfaced woodland tracks best suited to more confident riders
Coordinating Instructions and Timings
Riders will meet at 10.00am sharp on Saturday 5th August at Faversham Station car park where a quick safety brief will be given.
Riders are advised to book their single rail ticket to Faversham station and their single ticket back to London from either East Canterbury or West Canterbury Station without delay as these destinations become busy at this time of year.
Please note that although the ride is estimated to finish in Canterbury by approx. 4.30pm the timings have to remain flexible to mitigate unforeseen mechanical problems etc on the ride. For those who do not know it, Canterbury is a stunning city with some fascinating cycle paths in and around the Cathedral Precincts where there are many restaurants, bars and take aways to suit all needs. Some riders may consider booking a return train that departs an hour or two later should you wish to explore the city further.
Rations and Water
A brief coffee stop will take place near Faversham.
We will stop at approx. 12.30pm for fish & chips etc on Whitstable beach weather permitting (or in the Old Neptune Pub) riders are welcome to bring their own picnics.
If time permits we will stop again briefly in Canterbury for a cup of tea before dispersing to train stations which are relatively near each other.
Checks and Equipment
Due to the remote nature of our route, Riders are particularly urged to carry-out or basic pre-check ABC bike serviceability before the event. A = Air in tyres, B = Brakes, C= Chain & gears etc as there are no obvious cycle repair shops available on sections of these routes.
Riders are further advised to bring: water, fleece, waterproof top & trousers, puncture tube canister, bike lock, bike pump & cycle lights.
Communications
Please feel free to contact me with any queries regarding this event or in case of any issues on the day by phone: 07976 803741 or email on jamie.pedrick@outlook.com
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Jamie is leaving it to individual riders to sort out trains. There are 2 train routes both operated by Southeastern Trains. There is a Victoria to Ramsgate train calling at Faversham at 9.49. This stops at Bromley South. A possible route for people could be to use the Thameslink service to Sevenoaks which goes to Bromley S after calling at the Elephant and Peckham Rye stations. There is also a St Pancras service calling at Stratford, might suit riders living north of the river.
There is an overtime ban by Aslef in place on the 5th.
Southeastern Trains say “The ASLEF union has an overtime ban from 31 July to 5 August, and from 7 to 12 August. We expect to run our full service during this time.” You can check here: https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/travel-information/live-travel-information/industrial-action.
Thameslink say “Travel Advice for Saturday 5 August. We’ll provide further information on this when it becomes available.” Check for updates at https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/industrial-action
As for getting home. Several options from the two Canterbury stations. Check these out a.s.a.p.

Ride to Picnic
2023-08-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park SE21 7BQ, Dulwich Park Cafe, London, SE21 7EA, United Kingdom
Led Ride to Picnic
The Healthy Rides annual picnic will be in Greenwich Park on Saturday 12th August. We are runing our usual ride across the borough led by Bruce. Meet at 10.30 at the Dulwich Clock Cafe in Dulwich Park, or 10.50 in Peckham Square (Peckham Library, Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre) or 11.20 in Deal Porter Square (Canada Water Library). No registration. Just turn up. Route for led ride: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1JQCZhDyDe7MC9ouKvAv_4tRk56SYa5Th&usp=sharing
Don’t forget to pack your sandwiches!

Healthy Rides Picnic
2023-08-12 12:00 - 15:00 | Greenwich Park Bandstand, SE10 8QY
Healthy Rides Picnic
The Healthy Rides annual picnic will be in Greenwich Park on Saturday 12th August. As in previous years, this is being organised in collaboration with Harry Clark’s Bexley Let’s Go group. We have again invited riders from other groups including Lewisham Cyclists and Greenwich Cyclists. We would welcome any cyclists who are interested in social rides – you do not have to be a regular Healthy Rider. And family members, children etc are not just allowed but encouraged.
Arrangements. Get to the Bandstand in Greenwich Park for around 12 noon. Note the Bandstand is fairly central, on the right along the wide path running east from the Pavilion Cafe, Lat-Long 51°28’35.2 N 0°00’11.1 E. Bring food and drink. There will be some organised (sort of) activities – the slow race is always a crowd pleaser. Harry has also arranged for the Met Police Bike Marking team to be there, so an opportunity to make your bike more secure.
Getting there. Make your own way. Or join the led ride. Meet at 10.30 at the Dulwich Clock Cafe in Dulwich Park, or 10.50 in Peckham Square (Peckham Library, Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre) or 11.20 in Deal Porter Square (Canada Water Library). No registration. Just turn up. Route for led ride: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1JQCZhDyDe7MC9ouKvAv_4tRk56SYa5Th&usp=sharing

Mini Wren 300 Healthy Ride
2023-08-19 10:00 - 12:30 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Mini Wren 300 Ride
As usual please register on Eventbrite at < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mini-wren-300-cycle-ride-tickets-695479276237 >
This year marks 300 years from the death of Christpher Wren. This short ride will head to his greatest work, St Pauls Cathedral. It will also visit one of his City churches, the atmospheric St Dunstan in the East, and the Monument. Start/finish at Peckham Square (Peckham Library, Peckham pulse Leisure Centre). Start time 10 am, finish by 12.30. Should be time for a coffee stop. Easy, nearly flat, ride. Probable route out via Burgess Park, Cycleway 17 and Blackfriars Bridge. Back over London Bridge, Cycleway 14 and Canal Path; route map (provisional) https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1XxalcYDKkKH4joChV8wbyIq-9m41IxU&usp=sharing
This ride is organised by Southwark Cyclists and is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

Henry Moore Statues Healthy Ride
2023-08-19 10:00 - 13:30 | Archbishops Park., 68 Royal St, SE1 7LW, United Kingdom
Henry Moore Statues Healthy Ride
Please register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link: < https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/henry-moore-sculpture-ride-tickets-694577900197 >.
Note the unusual starting location and the different start & end points. Here is the ride info from Jane who will be leading:
“Start 10h00, finish 13h30. Start location: Archbishop’s Park, Royal Street/Lambeth Palace Road junction (opposite St Thomas’s Hospital Emergency Dept.). End location: Kennington Park Café. Distance: 13.78 miles / 22.18 km. This ride follows a route across Vauxhall Bridge and mostly through central London to look at 8 works created by the sculptor Henry Moore. We will return via South Kensington and Chelsea, visiting “Three Standing Figures” in Battersea Park and ending with a surprise (for some) on the Brandon Estate near Kennington Park.
Be prepared for a bit of stop/start riding as we’ll be hearing brief facts about each sculpture and there will be a coffee stop at some point. We should finish by 13h30. Anyone who needs it will be given directions back to Southwark destinations from Kennington Park. Route at https://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_5148989.html
This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.

London Bridge to Trinity Buoy Wharf and the Royal Docks Healthy Ride
2023-08-26 09:30 - 13:00 | Southwark Needle, London Bridge Walk, London, United Kingdom
** This ride is now (22/8) fully booked. You can join the Wait List and hope **
London Bridge to Trinity Buoy Wharf and the Royal Docks
NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-bridge-to-trinity-buoy-wharf-and-the-royal-docks-bike-ride-tickets-703431982997

Start/finish Southwark Needle, south side London Bridge, 9.30am. NOTE EARLY START. Amanda leading and aiming to finish around 1pm. 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 has to change to reflect this. You can read about the 2021 ride here. In addition the Woolwich Ferry is not working at present and the foot tunnels are unreliable so this year we are using London Bridge to cross the river (Tower Bridge is also closed!).
There is much of interest in the East London Docklands. We go over Tower Bridge, then past Tobacco Dock to WestFerry to connect to Canary Wharf. Subway & through Old London Wall section (same route for return from here as its prettier than alternatives.) A loop for Trinity where will have a stop. Then on to Barrier Park North (exit through maze), over Connaught Bridge, past the right hand side of ExCel Centre as they are extending it and riverside is closed. Finally Canning Town, back to London Wall section and over Tower Bridge. About 15 miles. The image file below shows the track of Amanda’s recce.
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. Coffee stop at Trinity or possibly Prime, north side Albert Dock next to Connaught Bridge.

Burgess Park to Battersea Power Station Healthy Ride
2023-08-26 10:00 - 12:30 | Burgess Park Cafe, Chumleigh Gardens, London, SE5 0RJ, United Kingdom
Burgess Park to Battersea Power Station Healthy Ride
NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/burgess-park-to-battersea-power-station-cycle-ride-tickets-704443117327
Battersea Power Station has been open for nearly a year so time for a visit to see how this amazing development is progressing. Also provides an interesting short ride for the Bank Hol Saturday. The aim of this ride is to get there and have time to go inside and have a look round (and time for a coffee). Start 10am, Burgess Park Café, Chumleigh Gdns, SE5 0RJ). Outward route Addington Squ, Tradescant Memorial, 9 Elms station, Sky Pool, American Embassy. Return Thessaly Rd, Larkhall Park, Stockwell Bus Station, Myatts Fields, Burgess Park. 9 miles (15km). Flat. Mostly quiet streets. Should be back between 12 and 12,30. Everyone welcome. Bruce leading. Report from last December’s ride, with photos, Google map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1focj7gj7Pa4NiRUgKKeKc4M7X0qWvJM&usp=sharing.

Peckham - Waterlink Way - Cutty Sark Loop Healthy Ride
2023-09-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Peckham Square, SE15 5JR, 122 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 5JR, United Kingdom
Peckham – Waterlink Way – Cutty Sark Loop
NOTE. You must register on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peckham-waterlink-way-cutty-sark-circular-cycle-ride-tickets-707975472697
13 mile easy cycling route. Start/finish Peckham. Meet 10am, back at 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). Google map of route: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1evRH6uw3lByyIjmMxnVsEyyMoSMp27g&usp=sharing
This ride is part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.
