Callow, Aconbury loop

We start at Hereford Cycle Track for introductions and briefing.
Making our way carefully through the leisure centre car park, we head to the cycle crossing to cross Holmer Road to the cycle lane taking us to Newtown Road where we use the cycle crossing to get to Widemarsh Common then onto the traffic free Great Western Way until we reach Grafton Lane on the National Cycle path. We follow minor lanes until we reach the top of the Callow and cross the A49 to pick up minor road to Aconbury and head back to Hereford via Hoarwithy Road.
Suitable for people who are comfortable riding minor and major roads which cycling pace of 8 - 10 miles per hour. Ride includes 300 meters of ascents and descents

Helmets compulsory

This ride is for women who haven't ridden a bike for a while and want to build their confidence by slowly increasing distance and pace over a number of weeks. The ride starts at Hereford Cycle Track at Hereford Leisure Centre, using traffic free routes to connect to National Cycle Network route 46 with goal of reaching Kilpeck then returning by the same route, a total distance of 20 miles. Riding time will be between 1- 2 hours depending on what the group feels comfortable with.

The route starts with traffic free cycle/pedestrian routes leading to quiet back lanes and minor roads. Surfaces can be a little bumpy with uneven surfaces.

Kilpeck has a beautiful church which is famous for it's stone carvings which is worth stopping to see. There may be an opportunity for a drink or snack if the Kilpeck Inn is open.

Helmets required for this ride. There is only one potential drink/snack stop at Kilpeck, you may wish to bring cash or card.

The ride will be at a pace that all feel comfortable with, we never leave anyone behind.