We used some back streets to get to Teddington Lock where we walked across the footbridge in a leisurely manner, lots of ‘chatter’. We entered Richmond Park via the pedestrian gate at Ham, the vehicle gates would normally be open but today there were road works.
Choosing to go through the middle of the park and onto Roehampton Gate, using Priory Lane we managed to all get across the two level crossing points near the Vine Road Recreation Ground without being held up, a miracle. Then it was Barnes and across Hammersmith Bridge, now closed to traffic, and into the pub.
The William Morris has recently been refurbished, so as with all Weatherspoon’s, worth a visit.
After lunch, we took a scenic route along the river, sometimes towpath, towards Kew, where traffic was surprisingly light, along Brentford High Street and eventually into the third park, Syon.
Taking back roads through Twickenham, and then the Kingston Road, we crossed the river at Kingston before we opted to have afternoon tea in The Local Hero café. Riders had peeled off at various points after lunch, so there were seven of us at tea.
A huge thanks to those that held gates open for us and other park users, marked corners to keep the ride moving along, and enable a tricky ride to run smoothly, also to David J for back marking.
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Looking forward to riding with you all in 2020!
Ride safe
Jennie
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