Are there any cycle routes along any rivers in south london?

Question

I live in north london and can cycle to greenwich, bekton, wembley, paddington, notting hill, enfield, hertfordshire, ealing, along the grand union canal without looking over my shoulder to see if a car is behind me.

Answer 1

You mentioned Greenwich. Do you know about the Thames path? It caters for cycles as well. I live in the Limehouse area and there are signs on Narrow Street directing people/cyclists to the pathways.

It goes right along the riverside and I can walk (northside) right along the water from Island Gardens (although the path starts before then) to Wapping with the occasional off track detour (due to stupid buildings built right up to the edge).

The paths are very wide most of the way and you could fit a car or two down the path easily. Some areas have designated cycle lanes aswell.

If you're meaning further south than that I really don't know any other rivers other than the Thames but check out these sites for Cycle route maps.

www.londoncyclenetwork.org
and go to LCN Maps.PDF down the left hand side. There's a map there that shows canal and Thames cycleways.

another one is
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/cycles/routes/london-cycle-guides.shtml
where you can order cycling maps online (free I think). Alternatively you should be able to pick them up at the London Tourist info centre (I think it's on Haymarket street, Piccadilly Circus) or from the Infomations booth in Euston station.

Also in TFL - cycles try
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/cycles/routes/leisure-routes.shtml
If you want a bird's eye view by satellite to 'see the path' you would be taking, search for and download the (free trial)programme for GOOGLE EARTH then punch in any London postcode, zoom out so you can see the Thames then zoom back in on the river and move along it under high resolution. You should be able to see the path.

Hope this helps to answer your question. Happy cycling!

Answer 2

Hi, I live in Dartford and there is a cycle route from Dartford to Greenwich or Dartford to Gravesend, along the Thames called 'The London Link' I you go to any council office they will have the maps that give you the route, also any bike shop will also have these maps,

Answer 3

you can get guides from tfl it is free:
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/cycles/routes/london-cycle-guides.shtml


http://www.lcc.org.uk/index.asp?PageID=105

http://www.sustrans.org.uk - Sustrans website which provides information on the nearest cycle paths in your area (located on the route mapping section of the Sustrans website)
The Official Guide to the National Cycle Network and a range of guides covering other routes throughout the country are available from Sustran's online shop, bookshops, tourist information centres and some cycle shops

http://www.ctc.org.uk - Cyclists Touring Club website which offers travel and route information for the UK and for over 90 countries around the world free to members. CTC rates its library of nearly 600 sheets as a unique source of information for members who like to go travelling on their bikes

http://www.lcc.org.uk - London Cycling Campaign (LCC) website which offers free maps of routes in and around London

http://www.transportforlondon.gov.uk/tfl/cycle_guide.shtml - Transport for London (TFL) free cycle guides. TFL offers free localised guides to cycling in greater London that show the best routes for cycling, locations of cycle shops and railway stations with cycle parking, and useful contacts

http://www.timeout.com/london/features/1706.html

http://www.greenwich.gov.uk/Greenwich/Travel/Cycling/

Answer 4

Think you might find them a bit wet

Answer 5

You can if you wear a wet suit.