11 suggested routes for a short solo ride starting in Southwark + Great Trees Ride

During the Coronovirus pandemic we created routes that could be ridden solo when group rides were not allowed. We have worked out 9 shorter routes in locations across the borough – “Short Rides for the Lockdown“, you can see them all on this composite map: https://bit.ly/3fEf2rg . These are designed like the healthy rides using as much as possible paths and quiet streets. They can all be completed in under and hour. Have decided to keep these up as there are lots of reasons why people might fancy doing a short ride, maybe with a friend. Can choose when you ride, so can pick the sunny moments. Also can start the ride anywhere on the loop, not necessarily at the indicated start location. And if you want a longer ride, just link up 2 or 3 overlapping routes.

To the original 9 Have now added the Great Trees Ride. We did this on June 19th 2021(report here) and it proved very popular. so thought it would good to provide turn by turn route information. the ride is based on “Great Trees of London Map” by Paul Wood. It is 11 miles and will take at least 1.5 hours. You go to 6 of the Great Trees and also the World Garden in Burgess Park. Route information is here.

Link to routes: 9 Short Rides for the Lockdown

If do not fancy one of the 10 suggested routes, Camden Lock – shops, markets, cafes, busy. On a ride, normally avoid it. However, it is a great destination – and lots of options for a coffee stop. Start 10am at Southwark Needle (south end of London Bridge, close to the station, SE1 2PF) with Amanda leading for an estimated 3.5 hour ride. Outward route along south side to Westminster Bridge, then Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Marble Arch, Baker St, Regents Park Outer Circle, Camden High St. Return via Canal Tow Path to Kings Cross Granary Square, Cycleway 6 to Farringdon, up Ludgate Hill and past St Pauls. Down to Cycleway 3 and if time loop over Tower Bridge and Tooley St back to London Bridge. Some roads with lots of traffic. But pretty much non-stop sight-seeing and photo-ops!

Many of the routes of previous rides are available on the web in the ride reports. These reports also usually include some information about points of interest. Recent ride reports are on this site, links here. Parts of these routes would often make a nice short. For some recent rides we will put some additional route information here.

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