Rotherwick (the Falcon) from FBC - Mills and churches ride

A ride on some lovely country lanes, stopping briefly at 2 old churches (at Mattingley and Hartley Wespall) and passing the small working watermill at Lyde Green as well as the beautiful Dipley Mill house (on our return journey.) We'll arrive at Rotherwick after 14 miles and stop for coffee at the newly refurbished Falcon pub, before returning up Red Hill and up Plough Lane (at our own pace) then across Bramshill Forest tracks to the New Mill ford and back along Park lane to Finchampstead.

Mainly country lanes,with a short section on a busier road and crossing over the main road at Hazelely Heath. There are some ups and downs but the hills are not too steep or challenging and we can stop and get our breath back as often as we like.

You must please wear a cycle helmet and bring a bottle of water, money or card for payment at the pub 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. Please bring a spare inner tube, pump and anything else you may need for repairs en route.

We never leave anyone behind