Battersea Breeze Cycle to Swim at Hampton Pool - 26 miles

We are going to cycle 13 miles to Hampton Pool (Hampton pool.co.uk) for an outdoor swim! The pool is heated to 28 degrees all year round....then 13 miles back again! The ride will take us through the middle of Richmond Park, past the Ballet School and lovely views towards the pen Ponds. We will leave the Park by Ham Gate and cross the Thames at pretty Teddington Lock, before heading through Teddington to Hampton Pool. On the way back we will cycle through Bushy Park, before crossing the Thames again and heading back to Wandsworth Common. The total ride will be ride will be around 26 miles. We should get to Hampton Pool by 11.15 am, giving us 1.5 hours to swim, shower, change and enjoy a coffee and a snack at the cafe before returning to Wandsworth Common.We should be back by 2.30 pm. You will need £6.20 for your admission to the pool and a sturdy padlock to secure your bike. £2.50 of you don't swim. We recommend that you bring lunch. The cafe is good on coffee and cakes but do bring sandwiches. Please also bring a spare inner tube to fit your bicycle and a pump, along with appropriate clothing for the weather on the day. The ride is mostly on roads or Tarmac paths but with a few short sections on non-paved paths - if you bring a road bike, you may prefer to walk these sections.