Malt and Barley Blues
Posted on Tuesday 30 March 2010 by Charles Harvey
After several attempts that were rained off, Alison finally managed to lead a ride to Ware Museum. The route is almost ideal 1* ride territory being almost traffic free and flat. It starts with a complicated exit route on cycle paths from Welwyn Garden City and then follows the Cole Green Way, a former railway line, to Hertford. From there the route follows the River Lee Navigation to Ware. After lunch at The Navigation we rode through the town to the museum. Panels there explained why Ware is where it is – it is on the junction of the River Lee and the Roman road Ermine Street. They also informed us of its past as a coaching town and inland port and its importance as a centre for the malting of barley. After all this history and a quick tour of the rather fine parish church we were going back along the river to Hertford for a tea stop at the Serendipity Cafe and the ride back to Welwyn.
Thanks Alison for a nice ride.