Wednesday

Wednesday 12th June, Flaming June, I don’t think so, a rather chilly overcast day, with 1 cancellation, & 1 unexpected Guest, left via Portsmouth Rd

Long Ditton- joined by 1 more (15), Giggshill Green, Weston Green, Esher- with work in progress on the Weir gate, a short dismount to walk past the obstruction, Walton, Weybridge, Addlestone, to visit the ‘Crouch Oak’ (Photo), a splendid ancient tree, circa 800 years old, reputedly Queen Elizabeth I enjoyed a picnic under the tree, now supported by some Ironwork, closing 1 of the traffic lanes, a novel ‘Low traffic neighbourhood’ me thinks, Bretlands, to Lyne for lunch at the ‘Royal Marine’, then Thorpe Green, Stroude, Egham, Staines Bridge, Staines, Ashford, Sunbury, Feltham, Hanworth, Hampton, Bushy Park, for refreshments at the Pheasantry- with new much more Cyclist friendly gates-, Hampton Wick, Kingston Bridge, to finish back in Kingston. Total 31 Miles, thanks to Chris F for back marking, & others for marking corners. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/1049116