Mortlake, Barnes and Chiswick

A steady ride exploring peaceful suburbs and tree-lined paths south of the River, and visiting the beautiful Chiswick House & Gardens for refreshments.
We will make our way from Ealing down to Kew Bridge, then onto the Thames Path to Mortlake. We have the possibility of visiting the distinctive, Arabic-style mausoleum of Sir Richard Burton in the churchyard in Mortlake http://www.stmarymags.org.uk/about/tomb-of-sir-richard-burton/ before taking the quiet roads and paths to Barnes Green with its picturesque duck pond . http://www.barnesvillage.com/barnes-landmarks/barnes-pond.html. We ride through Barnes, past the London Wetland Centre http://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/london/, and back onto a stretch of the river path which feels surprisingly rural. Turning back towards home, we cross the river again at Chiswick Bridge and head to Chiswick House & Gardens for socially distanced refreshments http://chiswickhouseandgardens.org.uk/visit/cafe-shop/. From there, it’s a short ride home through Chiswick, Acton, and Ealing Common.

Please do not attend if you or anyone in your household has any Covid 19 symptoms or is currenty required to self-isolate. We will maintain social distancing and hygiene precautions. Please bring hand sanitizer, wipes etc and a face mask in case we are unable to maintain social distancing for any reason.