Odiham to Lasham Gliding Club

From Odiham Canal, we head through the town, soon joining very quiet lanes. We gain height gradually heading into South Warnborough. It's Hampshire, which means it's all a bit up and down, as we drop into Upton Grey to climb out again, next heading through the Hamlet of Tunworth. Our coffee stop will be at Lasham airfield cafe after 11 miles, and where we hope to see some action from gliders. Refreshed, a couple of miles now to what I hope will be today’s highlight. A beautiful churchyard with Apple blossom in full bloom, in the lovely village of Shalden. Just a couple more miles of climbing, then we can enjoy lots of long downhills as we drop into Long Sutton. A cheeky little climb to Well, to enjoy more downhill on our route back to Odiham, lamb spotting in the open countryside.

Cycle helmets are compulsory. Please check your bike the night before, chain oiled, tyres fully inflated (makes it easier!), and always carry a spare inner tube suitable for your tyre size. And preferable two! And a pump which you know fits your valve.