A Day Out in Greenwich and Isle of Dogs, with Cable Car

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This ride is not hilly or fast-paced, it’s only classified as challenging because of the long distance. We also have to cycle through some busy junctions and roads (although it is mainly a quiet, segregated route) so you need to be confident in traffic.

This is a day out in the Greenwich Peninsula and Isle of Dogs, stopping at various points of interest for pictures and admiring the views. When cycling, we will go at a steady pace, but we don’t rush through our stops. We also take the Emirates cable car (yes, with our bikes!) to cross the river from Greenwich to the ExCel, which sometimes have a bit of a queue. We aim to be back at Roundwood Park by 17.30.

We head off to Westminster Bridge to cycle south of the river all the way to Rotherhithe where we will see some interesting points, like the Salter statues. We carry on cycling along the river until we reach Greenwich and the market. If the weather is nice we can have a picnic at Greenwich Park (note no cycling is allowed in the park).

After our well-deserved lunch break, we continue in the direction of Greenwich Peninsula until we get to the cable car. To avoid the ticket office queues, please bring a contactless card, phone with a pay app or Oyster card which can be used at the gates in and out of the cable car (single adult fare £5). With our bikes, we are allowed 2 in each car.

On the other side of the river, we continue our adventure along the Thames at the Isle of Dogs with beautiful views of Canary Wharf. When we get to Limehouse, we have our final stop at the quirky Yurt Café before we head back to Brent via CS3 from Tower Bridge till Hyde Park.

Those who feel tired or don’t want to carry on will have several options along the route to take a train back (DLR, Overground and even the ferry from Greenwich to Westminster).

If you find this ride fully booked, sign up to the waiting list as spaces always become available nearer the date. However, please do not sign up if you’re not sure you can come.

IMPORTANT POINTS: *Helmets aren't compulsory but advisable. *Check that your tyres are pumped and bring a spare inner tube and all necessary tools in case of a puncture. *If you develop Covid-19 symptoms or have been told to self-isolate, or can't make it for any other reason, please cancel your space so someone else can join. *Only riders who booked themselves on the ride will be allowed to join. *Unless the weather takes a nasty turn making it unsafe or unpleasant to cycle, this ride will go ahead even if it rains. Dress for the weather and bring a rain coat just in case.