The cool and bracing start was eased by the warm reception we received at Ellleray Hall and the facilities made available for us in their garden. Suitably refreshed we were all ready to set out on a bright spring morning for today’s two wheeled adventure.
I led the second group out with Julie, Sabina, Dave and Bernard back marking. We also welcomed Martina who also joined us today for her first Wayfarers ride. We initially followed a suburban route via Hampton Hill, Hanworth and Feltham to Belmont where we admired the topiary outside St Mary’s Church and then followed the perimeter road south of Heathrow to face the challenge of lifting bikes over the gate into Sandwell Moor and along the river Colne. Up and over the busy M25 then via Horton and Datchet Common we then entered the greener pastures of Ditton Park and followed the scenic 61 cycle path that eventually led us into the sports grounds of Eton College. The whole area was eerily quiet as all the students were away on their Easter vacation.
Lunch at the ‘Waterman’s Arms’ proved a success and service was prompt and efficient. A welcome break tucked away from the busy town centre of Windsor.
Our afternoon ride followed a more familiar route via Old Windsor, Runnymede, Staines, Laleham and Shepperton for tea at Walton Marina.
Many thanks to everyone who contributed to making today’s ride a success and especially to John A and Tony H for subbing the other two groups. Their efforts are very much appreciated. There are a variety of photos available for your perusal on the B Group WhatsApp site.
A good day had by all !
TimG.
Author: Tim Gibbons
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