Doing the Lambeth Pedal

Join us to discover alpacas & sheep grazing next to Vauxhall Bridge, some curious artwork tucked away under railway arches, an extraordinary ornamented Victorian building that was once a pottery factory, the tranquil space of the Tibetan Peace Garden in the grounds of the Imperial War Museum, and the striking statue of Mary Seacole next to St Thomas’ Hospital.

This ride will take our regular routes to and from central London, via the Royal Parks and the segregated Cycleways around Parliament Square and the Embankment. Much of the route is traffic-free or on quieter roads. There are some short stretches on busier roads, so you do need to be reasonably confident in traffic. There are very few hills, and there are public transport options if anyone doesn’t want to complete the whole ride.

We will be going at a steady pace, stopping to look at points of interest and take photographs. Our refreshment stop will be in the café at the Imperial War Museum, which offers a range of food.

Our return route will bring us through North Kensington and Wormwood Scrubs on Quietway 2, before taking Cycleway 34 along the A40 to Acton and back to Ealing.

The links below give more information about some of the sights we will see:-
https://www.vauxhallcityfarm.org/
https://londonist.com/london/art-and-photography/gorgeous-william-blake-mosaics-hiding-in-lambeth
https://lookup.london/southbank-house-lambeth/
https://victorianweb.org/art/architecture/london/150.html
https://www.newportstreetgallery.com/about/
https://londonmuralpreservationsociety.wordpress.com/2012/04/23/mural-of-the-month-lambeth-walk-murals/
https://www.tibet-foundation.org/tibetan-peace-garden-1
https://www.maryseacoletrust.org.uk/mary-seacole-statue/

Exploring various sites of historical, artistic & architectural history near to the river in Lambeth.

Mainly quieter roads and segregated cycle tracks. Some stretches of busier road.

Stops to look at points of interest, take photos. Refreshment stop in cafe at Imperial War Museum.

Locks for bikes. Money/card for cafe. Hand sanitiser, face coverings recommended.

First-timers welcome!