Crazies Hill to Frieth and Hambleden

This ride is the PERFECT introduction to riding in The Chilterns. We start next to the Horns Pub in Crazies Hill (on street parking), and drop down to cross the river Thames at Hambleden Weir. We continue through Hambleden village, to the pretty villages of Skirmett and Fingest, before a gradual climb to Frieth. We ride country lanes (with potholes!) back to Hambleden where we will have a refreshing cuppa at the village store (sitting outside). We then retrace our steps across Hambleden Weir for the gradual climb back from river level to Crazies Hill. Because of the terrain, I bill this as a challenging ride, but unless a beginner, please don’t worry about the hills. They are gradual, and a great sense of achievement at the end of the ride! You can do this!!

Mostly quiet lanes, but the main road through the Hambleden Valley

Tea Stop at the pretty Hambleden Post Office

Please ensure your bike is in good working order, tyres correctly inflated, brakes working, and chain oiled. Cycle helmets are compulsory. Please also bring a bottle of water, money for the coffee stop, spare inner tube, and bike lock if you have one. Please aim to arrive 10 mins before our start time so that we can introduce ourselves and do a quick bike check.