Crowthorne to Arborfield via oldest building and lakes

Starting from Wellington Health & Fitness Club car park, we will cycle on quiet roads through Crowthorne, then along Honey Hill towards Wokingham. We will turn off on to a lovely traffic-free route via Ludgrove, and see the oldest building in Wokingham, then cross the Finchampstead Rd and ride to Finchampstead via Evendons and Nashgrove Lanes. We will cycle on the Greenway to California Country Park, go around the lake to the cafe, then ride on to Arborfield Green. We will return via the Greenway to the FBC centre, then back to Crowthorne via Windsor Ride, Kiln Ride and Heath Ride.

An easy paced route with no major hills. We will cycle on quiet roads through Crowthorne, cut across via Ludgrove to visit the oldest building in Wokingham, then on to Finchampstead and California Country Park, where we will stop for a coffee break. A short ride along the greenway takes us to the new development at Arborfield Green (where there is another lake) then we will return via the FBC centre and ride back to Crowthorne.

A mixture of cycling on roads and on cycle paths with tarmac (as the route through the Gorrick plantation is too muddy at present!) There is a short muddy path to negotiate at Nashgrove Lane and an unmade road on the return journey but the route should be OK for almost any type of bike.

We will stop at the cafe at California Country Park for a coffee break (and cake is available!) and take some photos by the lake.

Wearing a cycle helmet is advisable on this route. Please also bring along some money for the cafe stop, a bike lock, a spare inner tube and pump (compatible for your bike.) Please also check your bike - especially brakes and tyres - before leaving home. See details of "M check" for bikes on the internet.

We especially welcome newbies!