23 Miles Crumbs Cafe at Shinfield

Leaving Cantley we make our way over to Woosehill on cycle tracks, a short section on Barkham Road then cycle tracks through The Coombes. Coming out at Arborfield we then go via Arborfield, round Farley Hill, a short section on a minor road, Swallowfield then lanes to Spencers Wood & Shinfield to the cafe. After coffee and cakes we make our way over to the new cycle track through Hall Farm and then tracks all the way to Nivarna on Bearwood Road. Short section on roads passing the cricket club then tracks to the Reading Road and cycle way back to Cantley.

The route is on cycle ways, tracks and a couple of sections on some minor roads. Skinny tyres will not be suitable due to the uneven tracks.

We will stop at Crumbs Cafe on Shinfield Green

Please ensure your bike is in good working order, tyres correctly inflated, it will make cycling easier, brakes working, and chain oiled. Cycle helmets are compulsory. Please also bring a bottle of water, money/card for the coffee stop, spare inner tube, and bike lock if you have one. The ride is listed as STEADY because of the undulations so unsuitable for those who are just starting out.