Easy Breeze from Crowthorne to Arborfield and California Country Park

This is an easy, largely off-road route suitable for ladies who are new to cycling or returning after a break. Starting from Wellington Health & Fitness club car park, we will cycle to Finchampstead via quiet routes, then take the off-road greenway to Arborfield Green, passing Watermans View lake and those lovely horse sculptures. Our return route will take us back to California Country Park where we will stop for a coffee break, after 7 miles of cycling. From there it is only 4 miles back to Crowthorne. We will always ride at the pace of the slowest rider and never leave anyone behind.

Much of the route is on traffic-free cycleways or the greenway, with a few stretches on quiet roads. Any type of bike is suitable, as long as it is roadworthy. Please check your bike the night before - particularly check that tyres are inflated, both brakes working and chain oiled.

Please wear a cycle helmet for the ride and bring with you: a bottle of water, a spare inner tube for your bike and a pump and bike lock if you have one. You will also need card or money to pay at the cafe stop and please bring a mask just in case you need to go inside.

First-timers welcome!