FBC to Buckler's Forest via Yateley and Sandhurst

Our route will take us through California Country Park, up White Horse Lane then a big downhill to Eversley Cross and on to Yateley and Sandhurst. After riding off-road through 2 parks, we'll cross the bypass to Broadmooor Meadow and cycle through Wellington College grounds (NOT up Broadmoor Hill this time!) A few quiet roads in Crowthorne will take us to Buckler's Forest, where we can do a 2 mile loop to the banked curve and along the forest tracks, followed by a coffee break at either Esquires Cafe or the H & W pub. The outward journey is 15 miles, then 2 miles around Buckler's Forest, then it is just 5 miles back to Finchampstead after our coffee/cake break.

A fairly easy route with only a couple of uphill sections (but not too steep) and we won't be cycling too fast. Some off-road sections through the forest but all fairly dry now.

You must wear a cycle helmet and please bring: money or card for payment at the cafe, a bottle of water, spare inner tube for your tyre size and a bike lock if you have one.Please check your bike before coming out - especially tyres inflated correctly, both brakes working and oil on your chain.

First-timers welcome!