Walled Garden

2 part ride to Hampton & Sunbury

Sunday 27th September, Part 1. A largely Sunny morning, after 1 late cancellation, with 2 unexpected guests, 14 Cyclists left via Norbiton, Kingston gate Richmond Park, the Tamsin trail, Petersham gate, Richmond, Richmond Bridge, St Margarets, Twickenham, Fulwell, Hampton Hill, to Hampton for lunch at the Jolly Coopers- joined by 1 more (15)-, Bushy Park (photo), a very congested Hampton Wick, Kingston Bridge, to finish back in Kingston. Sub-total 16 Miles, thanks to Chris F for back marking. Map:- www.plotaroute.com/route/3432255

Bushy Park, no Deer in sight: Ellie

Part 2, A bit more cloudy, saying farewell to 9, welcome to 2 fresh faces, 8 Cyclists left via Portsmouth Rd, Giggshill Green, Weston Green, Walton, Walton Bridge, Shepperton, Halliford, to Sunbury for refreshments at the Walled Garden cafe, Hampton, Bushy Park, Hampton Wick (not quite so busy as earlier), Kingston Bridge, to finish back in Kingston. Sub-total 16 Miles, Total 32 Miles, thanks to Andrea C for back marking. Map :- www.plotaroute.com/route/924654

2 part ride to Cheam & Sunbury

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Hogsmill open space, West Ewell. credit: Rob R

Sunday 8th September. Part 1. A mostly Sunny day saw 18 Cyclists leave via Lower Marsh, Berrylands, Tolworth & the greenway, the Bonesgate path, Horton Country Park, (with a freshly laid uncomfortable Gravel path), West Ewell, -with a visit from the ‘P fairy’, (a Tack the culprit),- A short bit of Hogsmill Path (Photo), Stoneleigh, Nonsuch Park, to Cheam village for lunch at ‘Ye Olde Red Lion’, North Cheam, Worcester Park, New Malden, Berrylands to Kingston. Sub-total, 16 Miles, 4 new Faces, thanks to Steve F for back marking, & others for marking corners, 1 vist from the ‘P Fairy’.

Map:-www.plotaroute.com/route/924647

Note: I’ve added a nicer alternative return route, (Red Dashed line), slightly longer, with a level Crossing, which might have hindered our journey, but much more pleasant, if time is not an issue.

Part 2 Saying farewell to 10 & welcome 7 fresh faces, still with Sunny Skies, 15 Cyclists left via Portsmouth Rd track, Giggshill Green, Weston Green, Esher, Walton on Thames, Ashley park, Walton Bridge, Shepperton, Haliford, to Sunbury for Tea & Bread pudding at the ‘Walled garden’, Hampton, Bushy Park, Hampton Wick, Kingston Bridge. Sub-total 16 Miles, Total 32 Miles, thanks to Karen for back marking, & others for marking corners, thanks to John for the BP.

Map:-www.plotaroute.com/route/924654