Ride to Rainham Hall

Rainham Hall is now open following a £2.5 million conservation project. This house is one of the country’s finest examples of an early 18th century merchant’s home. With engaging installations and a year-round programme of exhibitions and events, it is a fascinating place to visit. Rainham Hall has been home to a richly diverse cast of characters. We’ve drawn inspiration from their lives to tell some great stories, starting with Captain John Harle, who built the Hall. The hall is nestled in the heart of Rainham village on the far eastern fringes of London and is surrounded by a contrasting landscape of big skies, wild marshland and thriving industry.

We meet for this ride at the Cutty Sark Gardens and cycle along the Thames Path to Woolwich, where we cross to the north bank of the Thames using the Woolwich Ferry. We then cycle to Rainham hall, where we sill stop for a coffee/refreshment break We then cycle along the Ingrebourne Way and take a look at the Upminster windmill. We then return to Cutty Sark Gardens via Harrow Lodge Park and Chase nature reserve.

Ride Leader: Nigel Bee (tel 07415 315 690, email [email protected] )