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Theresa Hughes
“The Quiet One”
Quietway One
and East-West Cycle Superhighway
For those wishing to head into the busy city, take the 9km
Quietway 1 route towards Southbank from Greenwich.
There are many wonderful independent cafes along the
Quietway. As you ride around the back of Millwall FC
stadium, before crossing the Connect 2 Sustrans bridge
over Rotherhithe New Road and ride along nearly a mile
of very quiet streets, you’ll reach my personal favourite,
Crol Co cafe on the corner of yton oad and unton
Road. I love to grab a brew and one of their delicious
brownies here to unwind after a busy day.
uietway One finishes south of Waterloo Bridge.
For those wishing to see London’s sights, cross the
bridge to oin the ast-West Cycle Superhighway on
Victoria Embankment where you can see the Houses of
arliament, Tower ill and Buckingham alace crossing
through three royal parks along the way, all in the
comfort and safety of a protected cycleway.
Rebecca Jones
“The Easy Escape One”
National Cycle Network 13 and 136
This route is an easy escape into beautiful green space
within ondon. On route, you drop down to the Thames
and see impressive wide views of the river where you
can spot the concrete barges used as decoys during the
Second World War bombing raids. Rainham Marshes, an
ancient landscape of medieval marshes that were closed
for over 100 years, is a wonderful, remote place to spot
wildlife including kestrels and other birds on the RSPB
reserve. The ride is mainly at and off-road, making it
great for younger cyclists.