SEVERNDROOG CASTLE

SEVERNDROOG CASTLE EXPLORER
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MEETING POINT
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Outside Lewisham station DLR Station

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ABOUT THE RIDE
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On this ride, we will head out to the river Thames shared pathways, follow it east, and then take to the hills south until we reach the castle!
at the top, we will take a break to enjoy some of the views and enjoy some snacks,
From here our ride will head back to Cutty Sark where we finish the ride, we we will also have the opportunity to enjoy some coffee by the river.

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ABOUT THE CASTLE
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Lady Anne James built Severndroog Castle in 1784. The castle is a memorial to the 1755 capture of Suvarnadurg, an Indian hill fort, by Lady James's husband, East India Company Commodore Sir William James. However, the castle has many other tales to tell. Since the eighteenth century, poets and authors have been inspired by Severndroog's eye-catching architecture, mysterious setting, picturesque view and rich history. One writer described it as the ‘enchanted castle’, another called it ‘The Tower of Mystery’. This guide explores the different ways in which writers, including Charles Dickens and E. Nesbit, have engaged with Severndroog’s past, described their visits to the castle and used it as a fictional setting in a remarkable range of literary works. Interweaving nature poetry, children’s stories and Victorian thrillers with narratives of freedom fighters, factory workers, gender politics and colonial oppression, it demonstrates that Severndroog is not only historically important, but a site of national literary significance.
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SOME THINGS TO REMEMBER
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- Please ensure your bike is fully safe
working order.
- Lights
- Snacks
- Plenty of Water
- Dress for the weather!
- Card / Cash if needed
- Sun lotion if needed!
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PLEASE NOTE
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the ride may be postponed if there will be bad weather
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SUITABLE BIKES:
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Hybrid, Road, cyclocross Mountain, Brompton, and other bikes alike!
Please ensure that your bike is in good working order with effective brakes.
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CONTACT:
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Ride hosts:
Jason Villada - 07496472721
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MEDIA
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INSTAGRAM:
www.instagram.com/the_london_cycling_club
LETS RIDE:
https://www.letsride.co.uk/groups/the-london-cycling-club-1
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OUR CALENDAR
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On this ride, we will head out to the river Thames shared pathways, follow east, and then take to the hills south until we reach the castle! at the top, we will take a break to enjoy some of the views and enjoy some snacks, From here our ride will head back to Cutty Sark where we finish the ride.

Mixed roads

SEVERNDROOG CASTLE, Please bring snacks for this stop, however, the cafe may be open.

We never leave anyone behind