Thames Loop Ride from Canada Water – Southwark Healthy Ride
NOTE. Please register for the ride on Eventbrite so we can limit numbers, link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thames-loop-ride-from-canada-water-tickets-1498683295079?aff=oddtdtcreator
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. 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. This ride are part of a regular programme of Saturday rides, more information at https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/healthy-rides/.
