Chiltern Cycleway series Christmas Common & Benson

This is the first of 5 loops which follow the Chiltern Cycleway. The Chiltern Cycleway extends across 3 counties; Berks, Bucks and Herts. Each loop is approximately 32 miles long and takes in some highlights of the area. These rides are aimed at the leisure cyclist who would like to try riding in a different area and fancies a bit of a supported challenge. There are hills, after all this is the Chilterns, but we will always stop at the top so the group can re-gather. Each ride has a particular highlight to recommend it. We always stop at a café to re-fuel! Riders can sign up for as many rides as they wish. Please check your bike thoroughly the day before to ensure it is roadworthy. I sometimes use the app 'what 3 words' to help with locations so it would be useful to have this on your phone. This loop starts near Christmas Common outside Stokenchurch and follows the country lanes towards Turville with a lovely ride through the bluebell woods, a sighting of the 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang windmill, and onto the historic village of Ewelme. We return via the open crop areas of Ipsden.

Much of this route is on country lanes, although there will be a few busier sections.

We will stop at the riverside cafe at Benson.

Please wear a helmet, bring a spare inner tube/ tubeless repair kit, pump and a bicycle lock.

First-timers welcome!