Hatch End - Watford Green Loop

This ride takes us around the recently opened Watford Green Loop, a 6 mile cycling and walking route. We head out through Hatch End, taking in a few noticeable climbs. We then encounter our main challenge for the day, the ascent to Pinner Hill Golf Club. This can be taken at your own pace (there’s nothing wrong with walking!) and we’ll regroup at the top for a breather. We then enjoy the long descent to South Oxhey before picking up the Green Loop at Riverside Park.

The Loop runs along traffic free paths and quiet roads and passes through several parks. We’ll go clockwise and stop for refreshments at the Tasty Bean Cafe. Note that this ride is front loaded, so we complete about two-thirds of the distance before the stop. You might want to bring a snack to tide you over.

We then head back to Riverside and return to Hatch End via Carpenders Park.

We especially welcome new riders and no one is left behind.

Check your bike before the ride, paying particular attention to the brakes and tyres. Use this guide: https://lcc.org.uk/advice/bike-safety-check/. Bring a spare innertube, a pump and tools to fix a puncture.

The time for the ride is a best estimate by the Ride Leader. Sometimes this can be affected by factors such as the weather, mechanical issues, the queue at the cafe, etc. We have a policy of leaving no rider behind so, if anyone is struggling, we will adjust the speed and take rest stops if necessary.
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