Hortus Loci Garden Centre, Hound Green from FBC

A steady ride to Hound Green, where we'll visit the Hortus Loci Plant Centre and stop for coffee at their lovely Casa Hortus Coffee Shop. Starting at Finchampstead, we'll ride via Park Lane, cross the New Mill Ford and cycle across Bramshill Forest. Then down Plough Lane to Hazeley, past Dipley Mill and on some pretty lanes to Hound Green. The uphill stretch comes after coffee and there are a couple of sections on busier roads, before we return through Swallowfield and Arborfield, up Observer Way bridge and then back to FBC on cycleways.

To avoid unnecessary delays, please check the night before that your tyres are correctly inflated, brakes working, and chain oiled. Cycle helmets are compulsory. Please bring a bottle of water, a spare inner tube, pump to fit your own tyres and a bike lock if you have one. For the coffee stop, please also bring cash or card for drink payment.

We always welcome new faces, and never leave anyone behind.

We especially welcome newbies!