Breeze over Hammersmith Bridge

If you are coming from Harrow we'll take the 0909 train (Piccadilly and then District, changing at Acton Town) from Rayners Lane to Ravenscourt Park. Please allow plenty of time to take your bike down to the platform. You are also welcome to join us at Ravenscourt Park station where the ride begins at 0950. If using the trains there are some stairs to descend, but we will help each other as necessary.

This route is a chance to enjoy Hammersmith Bridge, which has been closed to motor traffic. Only pedestrians and cyclists are allowed to use it. We'll follow the Thames Path to Barnes Bridge, cross over and cycle north through Chiswick to Gunnersbury Park. After refreshments at the new cafe we'll cycle north to Ealing, and home via the canal at Perivale to Rayners Lane station. The ride begins at Ravenscourt Park and ends at Rayners Lane stations. If returning to Ravenscourt Park at the end you can use the Piccadilly and District Lines as it is a Sunday.

A chance to cross Hammersmith Bridge with no motor traffic!

About a third is traffic-free. Most of the rest is on quiet roads but there is a bit of traffic in places.

We'll stop in the cafe in Gunnersbury Park near the newly-reopened Museum.

Bring water, money for the cafe, an Oyster card and a bike lock. Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly - sun cream or waterproofs! You need to be able to walk in places, pushing your bike.

We especially welcome newbies!