Crowthorne to Foxes Den, Binfield

An easy route starting at Buckler's Forest in Crowthorne, cycling through the Gorrick Woods, crossing the level crossing, then up through Montague Park and Monks Alley to Binfield. We will stop for a break (after 7 miles) at the Foxes Den Cafe, where they serve tea/coffee and have a good selection of cakes. We will return via the pedestrian bridge over Berkshire Way, then back through Jennetts Park. There are only a couple of short hills and where there is an up, there is a down too! Suitable for ladies who are returning to cycling or anyone who just fancies a short, sociable ride.

Riding on a mixture of cycleways, some roads and a bridleway. Almost any type of bike is fine for this route, except road bikes with very skinny tyres (as there are some off-road sections.) Please check your bike beforehand including pumping up your tyres, both brakes working and oil on your chain.

Cycle helmets are compulsory and please bring with you: a bottle of water, money or card for payment at the cafe, a spare inner tube suitable for your tyre size and a pump and bike lock if you have them.

First-timers welcome!