Cycling trip to Holland 6th to 12th September

The Central London Outdoor Group (CLOG) (founded 1937) has one or two easy cycle rides in the countryside nearly every week between March and October ranging from 20 to 35 miles. These are easily accessible by public transport from London and are on quiet roads or cycle paths. By bike we explore rivers, canals, forts, castles, coast, marshes, gardens, woods, ruins, churches, mansions, cycle-ferries, churchyards, villages, lost railways....

Non members can come up to 3 cycle rides or other events to try us out before joining. Photos from past cycle rides and walks. We also do around 20 trips away(weekend or longer) in the UK and abroad every year.

Cycling trip in Holland 6th to 12th September

The route (mainly LF4) includes various different regions and landscapes varying from coastal sand dunes, historic cities, national parks, castles and manor houses. This trip is very inexpensive as we can take our own bikes over on the ferry from Harwich and can access inexpensive accommodation in Holland via Friends of Bicycles (return travel to Holland plus accommodation and breakfasts should work out at around £200).

This a great opportunity to experience cycle touring in a country with the best cycling facilities in the world plus gentle terrain, beautiful historic cities and varied landscape.

Itinerary

Weds 6th September evening or afternoon. Train to Harwich. Board boat in the evening. Weds night overnight in comfy en-suite cabins

Thurs 7th September cycle from Hoek (where the boat docks) to Leiden. 28 miles. Leiden is known for its centuries-old architecture and for Leiden University, the country’s oldest, dating from 1575. It is full of canals and 17th century buildings

Friday 8th September. Leiden to somewhere half-way to Utrecht eg Broekvelden approx 28 miles

Saturday 9th September. Broekvelden to Utrecht 25 miles
Utrecht is one of the Netherlands' oldest cities, with a compact medieval centre set out around canals and old buildings, said to be a cross between Amsterdam and Bruges but without the crowds.

2 nights in Utrecht

Sunday exploring Utrecht or optional day ride in the surrounding area.

Monday 11th September. Train from Utrecht to The Hague (about half an hour), then morning and afternoon exploring in the Hague, then cycle 13 miles to Hoek to catch the overnight boat to Harwich (board at 19:00)

Tues 12th September, breakfast in Harwich and train back to London.

Accommodation: Friends of Bicycles (19 Euros per person per night including breakfast) plus comfy en-suite cabins on the overnight ferries.

Cost
Around £200 total for train and ferry travel and accommodation (including breakfasts). Lunches and Evening meals extra

NB Because this is a trip away rather than a day ride, to come on this trip you would need to join CLOG (£15 per year for New Members) and have been on one or more day rides with us before.

Bring a spare inner tube in case of punctures

Contact: [email protected].

Always check our event list in case of late updates. http://www.clog.org.uk/p/cycl.html

NB Central London Outdoor Group is non-commercial and events are organised by other members of the club on a voluntary basis. All participants should make themselves aware of the risks inherent in walking, cycling and other outdoor activities and take responsibility for their own actions and choices of activity.

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