London Thames Path to Dartford Ride (train, ride, train)

Join us for an exhilarating ride along the scenic Thames Path to Dartford! 🌊

This beautiful 42-mile route boasts 85% pavement with a +1,440ft elevation gain, making it suitable for touring, hybrid, gravel, and mountain bikes—perfect for a fun day outdoors with no mud in sight! 🌳

🔹 Riding Details:

• Approximately 5.5 hours of riding plus time to refresh.
• Start your adventure with an off-peak return ticket from Stevenage or Hitchin to London Bridge.
• Board the 09:06 train from Stevenage (or 09:00 from Hitchin) to London Bridge. 🚂
• Begin the ride around 09:55 just outside London Bridge station.

🔹 Route Highlights:

• Ride along the Thames Path to Greenwich.
• Enjoy fantastic views of the Thames Barrier and Woolwich.
• Explore the River Cray, Shuttle Riverway, and Green Chain Walk, plus quiet residential streets leading to Greenwich.
• Return via Southwark Park and the Cycle Super Highway back to London Bridge.

🔹 Refreshment Stops:

• House of Visitors Book Cafe (Woolwich) 🍽️
• Flo's Pie and Mash (Dartford) 🥧
• Blackheath Tea Hut ☕

Reminder: Helmets are strongly recommended for all off-road rides! 🪖

Don't miss this chance to explore the iconic Thames Path! Please let me know if you would like to join.
View Tickets Here 🎟️