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Hammersmith Bridge Tow Path
This is a path along the river, bushes and trees on one side and the river and trees on the other. The only light is from the other side of the river and the moon; most people pick up and walk down the path for privacy. The path goes on for about 3 miles before reaching civilization, so there?s not much chance of being disturbed by walkers all out full on in bucketfuls.
- Best time
- 9 pm until dawn. Best times: 10:30 until dawn. Dates open: 9 pm until dawn.
- Crowd
- Old/young, sub/dom and so called 'straight curious'.
- Watch out
- cruiser update 4/27/2009: Reference to IRA is seriously out of date.
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Where exactly
10 min walk from Hammersmith Underground, cross over bridge to otherside of river; the tow path going away from central London (the bridge is closed to traffic).
Cruisiest spot: 30 yards from bridge.
When to go
9 pm until dawn. Best times: 10:30 until dawn. Dates open: 9 pm until dawn.
Etiquette
Take , poppers seem to be very popular.
Nudity: Yes / I get naked.
Safety
cruiser update 4/27/2009: Reference to IRA is seriously out of date. The area under the bridge is well lit to prevent terrorist attack but the rest of the towpath either side remains fine for nighttime cruising. There is cruisng in the first 100 yards east of the bridge. The towpath is then slightly spoiled by the brightly-lit Harrods Village development but once past that it gets darker again and more possible. Policeboats occasionally beam seachlights onto the bush line but you usually can hear the boat in time. Some prefer the stretch beyond the Barn Elms Boat House just into LB of Wandsworth towards Putney. Others prefer going quite the other side of Hammersmith Bridge beyond St Pauls School playing fields (you are too backlit there) heading towards Barnes Bridge - the towpath strip widens to 50 yards and it is nice and quiet overlooking the nature reserve reservoir. As everywhere else, be alert to late night dog exercising and silent cyclists sweeping up on you. previous comment: The IRA keeps trying to blow up the bridge, hence it's closed to traffic for repairs. For the second time.
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