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Picturesque forde

As of July 2025 the Villa is intermittently open, and free as walking around at ground level is not permitted (issues with mould). You can, however, see the site from a viewing window, & be told the history of the place. Stuart was my "guide" and was highly knowledgable and interesting.

Woolwich Royal Arsenal Pier, along the Thames Path. Famous for the circle of Peter Burke sculptures and cannons of various sizes.

Along the Thames Path past Thamesmead by Crossness Engines. The river side entrance to the Ridgeway overlooks this marsh land. Very scenic.

Not visited

Lots of busy roads

Shortly before you get to Erith on the Thames Path is a surprise- a very steep, footbridge. Part of a dredging complex, there’s no cycling signs at the foot but it’s fun to ride. There are a number of uneven, stepped concrete slabs just before the climb so getting a good run up isn’t easy - you either need to shift to a low gear or stand on the pedals and push hard. Legend has it that there’s a troll living underneath.

Eynsford Ford reflects the traditional way used to cross a stream or small river, via a shallow point. It was an important crossing back in Roman times.