Where? The typical response at Shepperton when I informed prospective riders that the B group was going to Iver for lunch suggested that this part of South Bucks might be terra incognita for most of them. However 15 took up the challenge ( Liz, Steph, Gill, Judy, Terry, Pete M, Ray, Norman, Ian, Peter, Adam, Colin, Eddie, Les, Dave + myself) and we set off at a steady pace on the well ridden route to Laleham, along the river to Staines and on to Wraysbury and Sunnymeads. From Horton we went north to Colnbrook, across the A4 and skirted the edge of Langley along Market Lane. After crossing the canal we turned left along Hollow Hill Lane to pick up Sustrans route 61 which took us via Billet Lane, Bellswood Lane and a bridle path to Love Green. From there it was only a mile to lunch in the Swan at Iver. A short stretch of the B470 took us to Mill lane which we followed to join the Grand Union at Packet Boat Lane. Here we were entertained by a family of coots trying, without much success, to stuff a piece of foil paper into their nest. We followed the towpath to Norwood Green and then across Osterley Park to Isleworth and along the river to Richmond. Some headed home and the remaining 9 of us had tea by the river at the Tide Tables café. About 29 miles from Shepperton and 56 for me when I got home.
A big thankyou to Terry as back marker
Brian Greenwood
A big thankyou to Terry as back marker
Brian Greenwood
2 comments:
Thankyou Brian for a very well researched and conducted ride, our two new riders Dave and colin both really enjoyed their day out
Brian,
Thanks for a very enjoyable ride in mostly unfamiliar territory........pity about the hills.
Terry
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