Cycle ride: Luton Parkway to Enfield Lock on abandoned railways and tow paths
Saturday 30th September 2017 9:15am
Starting from - Get on the train at Stratford (if you are getting the overground to West Hampstead and picking up the Thameslink there or else get catch the Thameslink at one of the many station it stops at) - see description for more details. E15 1AZ
- 36 miles
- Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
- 6 hr 30 mins
- Easygoing
- Newham
- Adults 16+ only
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Starting point
Get on the train at Stratford (if you are getting the overground to West Hampstead and picking up the Thameslink there or else get catch the Thameslink at one of the many station it stops at) - see description for more details.
The Central London Outdoor Group (CLOG) (founded 1937) has one or two easy cycle rides in the countryside nearly every week between March and October ranging from 20 to 35 miles. These are easily accessible by public transport from London and are on quiet roads or cycle paths.
By bike we explore rivers, canals, forts, castles, coast, marshes, gardens, woods, ruins, churches, mansions, cycle-ferries, churchyards, villages, lost railways....
Non members can come up to 3 cycle rides or other events to try us out before joining. Photos from past cycle rides and walks: https://www.flickr.com/photos/clogpics/albums/
We also do around 20 trips away(weekend or longer) in the UK and abroad every year.
Cycle ride: Luton Parkway to Enfield Lock on abandoned railways and tow paths
The full ride to Enfield Lock is 36.5 miles but there are many drop out points if you prefer a shorter route or need to get back early.
The first stage goes from Luton Parkway to Welwyn Garden City on a disused railway cycle path. If you drop out at Welwyn Garden City, you will have done 13 miles. That would really be soft so keep pedalling!
The second stage is another disused railway cycle path from Welwyn Garden City to Hertford. If you drop out at Hertfold, you will have done 21 miles.
From Hertford we pedal along the River Lee Towpath to Ware (23.5 miles), St Margarets (25.5 miles), Rye House (27miles), Broxbourne (30miles), Cheshunt (33 miles) and Enfield Lock (36.5 miles)
A perfect ride for those who love old railway lines and canal tow paths. As added bonus, the ride is gently downhill all the way (except for a couple of little hils).
Obviously we will need plenty of sustenance to keep us going
Morning Tea.
Charlies (1A Station Rd, Wheathampsted) after 7 miles (Top cafe in Wheathampsted according to Tripadvisor). Tea or coffee and yummy cakes
Lunch
We can have lunch at the Cowper Arms at Letty Green (17.5 miles
Afternoon Tea
Either in St Margarets (25 miles) or the pub by the river in Broxbourne (29.5 miles)
How do I get there?
9:25 Overground from Stratford to West Hampstead 9:56, walk short distance to West Hampstead Thameslink and catch the 10:11 getting into Luton Airport Parkway at 10:37am. Cost £6.25 with discount card from West Hampstead Thameslink. . This train stops at lots of other stations so you can get on at whatever station is best for you.
http://trains.im/schedule/G48021/2017/09/30/
Bring a spare inner tube in case of punctures.
Do check our web calendar http://www.clog.org.uk/p/cycl.html or hotline http://www.clog.org.uk/p/hotline-events.html in case of updates to this event.
Contact: [email protected].
Mobile for use on the day: 07475639620
NB Central London Outdoor Group is non-commercial and events are organised by other members of the club on a voluntary basis. All participants should make themselves aware of the risks inherent in walking, cycling and other outdoor activities and take responsibility for their own actions and choices of activity.
Don't forget to follow CLOG on social media
https://www.facebook.com/CentralLondonOutdoorGroup/
https://twitter.com/?lang=en-gb
https://www.flickr.com/photos/clogpics/albums/
Or visit our website
http://www.clog.org.uk/
By bike we explore rivers, canals, forts, castles, coast, marshes, gardens, woods, ruins, churches, mansions, cycle-ferries, churchyards, villages, lost railways....
Non members can come up to 3 cycle rides or other events to try us out before joining. Photos from past cycle rides and walks: https://www.flickr.com/photos/clogpics/albums/
We also do around 20 trips away(weekend or longer) in the UK and abroad every year.
Cycle ride: Luton Parkway to Enfield Lock on abandoned railways and tow paths
The full ride to Enfield Lock is 36.5 miles but there are many drop out points if you prefer a shorter route or need to get back early.
The first stage goes from Luton Parkway to Welwyn Garden City on a disused railway cycle path. If you drop out at Welwyn Garden City, you will have done 13 miles. That would really be soft so keep pedalling!
The second stage is another disused railway cycle path from Welwyn Garden City to Hertford. If you drop out at Hertfold, you will have done 21 miles.
From Hertford we pedal along the River Lee Towpath to Ware (23.5 miles), St Margarets (25.5 miles), Rye House (27miles), Broxbourne (30miles), Cheshunt (33 miles) and Enfield Lock (36.5 miles)
A perfect ride for those who love old railway lines and canal tow paths. As added bonus, the ride is gently downhill all the way (except for a couple of little hils).
Obviously we will need plenty of sustenance to keep us going
Morning Tea.
Charlies (1A Station Rd, Wheathampsted) after 7 miles (Top cafe in Wheathampsted according to Tripadvisor). Tea or coffee and yummy cakes
Lunch
We can have lunch at the Cowper Arms at Letty Green (17.5 miles
Afternoon Tea
Either in St Margarets (25 miles) or the pub by the river in Broxbourne (29.5 miles)
How do I get there?
9:25 Overground from Stratford to West Hampstead 9:56, walk short distance to West Hampstead Thameslink and catch the 10:11 getting into Luton Airport Parkway at 10:37am. Cost £6.25 with discount card from West Hampstead Thameslink. . This train stops at lots of other stations so you can get on at whatever station is best for you.
http://trains.im/schedule/G48021/2017/09/30/
Bring a spare inner tube in case of punctures.
Do check our web calendar http://www.clog.org.uk/p/cycl.html or hotline http://www.clog.org.uk/p/hotline-events.html in case of updates to this event.
Contact: [email protected].
Mobile for use on the day: 07475639620
NB Central London Outdoor Group is non-commercial and events are organised by other members of the club on a voluntary basis. All participants should make themselves aware of the risks inherent in walking, cycling and other outdoor activities and take responsibility for their own actions and choices of activity.
Don't forget to follow CLOG on social media
https://www.facebook.com/CentralLondonOutdoorGroup/
https://twitter.com/?lang=en-gb
https://www.flickr.com/photos/clogpics/albums/
Or visit our website
http://www.clog.org.uk/
Who else is on this ride?
2 ride participants
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Penny Foot
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Private User
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