ダレンスのおすすめMTBライド

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.

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.

One of the sights, and smells, of the Thames Path. At the interchange with the end of the Ridgeway. Crossness Pumping Station in Abbey Wood is a Grade 1 Listed building built by Sir Joseph Bazalgette for London's sewage system. Opened in 1865.

Been rebuilt - likely lethal when wet so beware. Also - Be prepared for MTB confrontation on this route. 50/50 on who's right and wrong ref. access. Just keep a cool head. A lot of the anti-cycling signage cannot be legal, But a certain demographic has it in for anything on two wheels. I think the issues are exacerbated because of a plague of illegal electric motoX type bikes invading the area.

The fun police have been out to play. New fencing and dead hedging / brush utilised to block off a lot of the known routes. New ones have been created, so it's still worth a visit. Top tip - Evening is better for riding / less footfall.

My favourite part of the path - far too short.

The Thames Path cycle C14 route is mostly tarmac but there’s a lovely gravel path section below Thamesmead just before Gallions Reach.