Waterlink Way
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Waterlink Way is a long distance cyclepath route in London
.
It leads from Cator Park, New Beckenham to The Cutty Sark
ship in Greenwich
. A length of 7 miles.
The Waterlink Way is an established part of the National Cycle Network
(Route 21). It connects a number of parks and green spaces in South East London while following the Pool River and Ravensbourne River. The route was designed to be very accessible, with a large number of railway stations on route.
Including Kent House
, Lower Sydenham, Ladywell
, Lewisham
and finally Greenwich
.
In Cator Park, the cyclepath links with the Capital Ring
and Green Chain Walk (long distance footpaths.
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
.
It leads from Cator Park, New Beckenham to The Cutty Sark
Cutty Sark
The Cutty Sark is a clipper ship. Built in 1869, she served as a merchant vessel , and then as a training ship until being put on public display in 1954...
ship in Greenwich
Greenwich
Greenwich is a district of south London, England, located in the London Borough of Greenwich.Greenwich is best known for its maritime history and for giving its name to the Greenwich Meridian and Greenwich Mean Time...
. A length of 7 miles.
The Waterlink Way is an established part of the National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network
The National Cycle Network is a network of cycle routes in the United Kingdom.The National Cycle Network was created by the charity Sustrans , and aided by a £42.5 million National Lottery grant. In 2005 it was used for over 230 million trips.Many routes hope to minimise contact with motor...
(Route 21). It connects a number of parks and green spaces in South East London while following the Pool River and Ravensbourne River. The route was designed to be very accessible, with a large number of railway stations on route.
Including Kent House
Kent House
Kent House may refer to:in the United Kingdom*Kent House railway station*Kent House in the United States *Jerry Kent House, Yuma Arizona, listed on the NRHP in Yuma County, Arizona...
, Lower Sydenham, Ladywell
Ladywell
Ladywell is a district of south London, England, located in the London Borough of Lewisham.-History:The name Ladywell was in use by the 15th century, and maps dating to this period show the site of the original Ladywell, in front of the area later to be occupied by the Freemason's Arms and...
, Lewisham
Lewisham
Lewisham is a district in South London, England, located in the London Borough of Lewisham. It is situated south-east of Charing Cross. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London.-History:...
and finally Greenwich
Greenwich
Greenwich is a district of south London, England, located in the London Borough of Greenwich.Greenwich is best known for its maritime history and for giving its name to the Greenwich Meridian and Greenwich Mean Time...
.
In Cator Park, the cyclepath links with the Capital Ring
Capital Ring
The Capital Ring is a strategic walking route that is being promoted by London's 33 local councils, led by the City of London Corporation in partnership with the Greater London Authority and its functional body for regional transport, Transport for London, through which much of the funding is...
and Green Chain Walk (long distance footpaths.