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Saturday 3 Map of the walk |
Hassocks to Brighton via Ditchling Beacon. Follow the north ridge of the South Downs east to Ditchling Beacon, over Stanmer Down to the coast east of Brighton, and via the sea front to the station. bring a picnic lunch. 23km (with option to leave the walk after 12km at Falmer station). Meet London Bridge 08.50 for 09.12 train to Hassocks, arrive 10.04. Buy return to Brighton. (Janet Wilson 07983 695238) | ||
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Ride: "Walk with Dinosaurs" in parks and heights of south east London. Sites of Festival of Britain and sewage plant transformed into a country park plus one of the height of London. Pub lunch. Return by train. Back in London about 17.30. Meet 09.15 on Broad Walk, Kensington Gardens by Cafe (north end by Bayswater Road) for 09.30 start. (Philip Benstead 07949 801698) | ||
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Down Mexico Way. Cycle to The White Horse at Sandway for authentic Mexican food, normal pub grub if you don't like it hot. Meet Charing Cross 08.45 for 09.08 train to Staplehurst, arrive 10.09. Leader meets you here. (Roy Watson 07740 187872) | ||
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1-6 Counties Audaxes. Range of different distances and number of counties crossed, all starting from Bengeo, Hertford. More info here. Train possible from Liverpool St to Hertford East. | ||
| Sunday 11 |
Car-free Surrey. Discover the roads where motor vehicles rarely go – and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. About 40km. We will probably walk up a few hills. Meet Waterloo 09.00 for 09.32 train to Epsom, arrive 10.06. Leader meets you here. (Colin Wing 020 7828 1500) | ||
Map of the ride |
Down to the Downs but not up them. Wandering West Sussex lanes. Not flat. Meet Waterloo 08.30 for 09.00 train to Milford, arrive 10.00. Buy return to Haslemere. (Mark Knox 07765 945530) | ||
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Highbury and Away 1. Turn up and escape from London into the Essex/Herts countryside. Meet 08.45 outside Highbury and Islington Station for a 09.00 away. (Jon McColl 07792 891244) | ||
| Saturday 17 |
Crane River and Bushy Park. Follow the Thames past Marble Hill and Orleans House to the Crane River path. Pub Lunch at Hampton Hill. Through Bushy Park to Teddington Lock and back along the Thames Path to Richmond. Return after 12km from Kingston or 18km back to Richmond. Meet Richmond Station 09.45 for 10.00 away. Connecting train leaves Waterloo 09.28. (Dave Newman 020 8541 0362) | ||
| Sunday 18 |
Little Green Ride. A day out in Hertfordshire. For newcomers and familiar faces. More info at the Little Green Blog. Meet Finsbury Park 09.45 for 10.14 train to Stevenage, arrive 10.40. Train leaves from Kings Cross 10.09. (Stephen Taylor 07977 235735) | ||
Map of the ride |
East Sussex Summer. Cycling south through the ups and downs of the High Weald to lunch in the Uck Valley, returning through the Ashdown Forest. Meet Charing Cross 08.55 for 09.23 train to Tunbridge Wells, arrive 10.15. (Thomas James 07714 662442) | ||
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Ride out all the way from London to west Hertfordshire. And back. 80-100 km with suitable lunch and tea stops. Meet 10.15 at the Interchange Centre (Hampstead Old Town Hall) Haverstock Hill NW3 4QP for a 10.30 start. (James Brander 020 7267 3585) | ||
| Saturday 24 |
Dunwich Dynamo. The legendary overnight ride to the sea. More info here. Meet 20.00 outside the Pub in the Park, London Fields, Hackney. | ||
| Sunday 25 |
The Lea Valley. Linear ride up the Lea Valley towpath. See some of London's industrial heritage. The Markfield Road Beam Engine will be in steam. Meet at Limehouse Station at 10.00. Return by train to Central London from wherever the ride ride reaches (e.g. Broxbourne). (David Vines 07787 718707) | ||
Map of the ride |
More Jam for Tea. A longer ride stopping at Castle Hedingham for lunch and then on for tea in the Tiptree jam factory. Late return to London. 90km. Meet Liverpool Street 08.35 for 09.02 train to Hatfield Peverel, arrive 09.49. Leader meets you here. (David Kurtz 07771 760660) | ||
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Down to the woods. Climbing and descending on the roads around Ashdown Forest. Meet Victoria 08.30 for 09.02 train to Gatwick, arrive 09.40. (Thomas James 07714 662442) | ||
| Saturday 31 |
Shiplake to Henley. River, woods, view. Yes a repeat but it has been five years. 17.5km. Picnic lunch, tea in Henley. Meet Paddington 08.30 for 08.57 train to Shiplake, arrive 09.57 (change at Twyford). Leader meets you here. (Abby Honeywell 07789 030923) | ||
Ride Guide
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To email the leader of any ride, please visit our website at www.centrallondonctc.org.uk. For general enquiries, contact the Secretary, David Kurtz, by email at secretary@centrallondonctc.org.uk, or by phone on 07771 760660. |
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| * | Easier and shorter 30-50 km (20-30 miles) – more emphasis on the social aspect, for families, children, parents, grandparents ... |
| ** | Medium distance 55-85 km (35-55m) – steady pace yet time to enjoy lunch, etc. |
| **/*** | Additional rides in the summer months that are a little more challenging than regular ** rides. |
| *** | Faster and generally longer 80-120km (50-75m) and often hilly – suitable for a light touring or road bike ... |
| **** | A bit faster again and sometimes longer (100km+), with fewer stops – but normally a pub/cafe lunch – these rides are for experienced Audax or Sportive riders. |
| Audax | Official Audax event – more info from www.audax.uk.net. |
| LCC | Rides organised by other groups (such as LCC) – not covered by CTC leader public liability insurance. |
| Off-road | Mainly on rough tracks perhaps muddy – mountain bikes normally used. |
| Zone6 | Start & finish in travelcard/freedom pass area or not using trains at all – low or no travel cost. |
| Walk | Walk 12-20 km miles (8-12m) often with picnic lunch bring food & drink (no bikes!). |