The Chalfonts, Jordans and Seer Green, 25 mile linear bike ride

The Central London Outdoor Group (CLOG) (founded 1937) has one or two easy cycle rides in the countryside nearly every week between March and October ranging from 20 to 35 miles. These are easily accessible by public transport from London and are on quiet roads or cycle paths.

By bike we explore rivers, canals, forts, castles, coast, marshes, gardens, woods, ruins, churches, mansions, cycle-ferries, churchyards, villages, lost railways....

Non members can come up to 3 cycle rides or other events to try us out before joining. Photos from past cycle rides and walks: https://www.flickr.com/photos/clogpics/albums/

We also do around 20 trips away(weekend or longer) in the UK and abroad every year.

The Chalfonts, Jordans and Seer Green, 25 mile linear bike ride

Hi Cloggies Join me for a 25 mile linear bike ride visiting the pretty villages of Chalfont St Giles, Chalfont St Peter, Seer Green and Jordans set amongst the Chiltern Hills on Saturday 7th October. We start our ride at 10.50am from Northwood tube station (Met line zone 6), gradually climbing to Harefield where we stop at 'The Old Orchard' pub to admire the spectacular views over the Herts and Bucks countryside. Depending on time we could have refreshments here if the pub is open or 'The Dumb Bell' pub or 'Crumbs' cafe in Chalfont St Peter for a possible late morning coffee stop. After riding through the charming village of Chalfont St Peter, we cycle along country lanes to the quaker village of Jordans and onto the picturesque village of Seer Green where we stop for a late lunch (approx 1.30pm) at 'The Three Horseshoes'. There is a village green for those that wish to bring a packed lunch. After lunch we continue to cycling along lovely country lanes towards Chalfont St Giles where we head towards Chorleywood for tea at Rootz cafe before we catch the train home from Chorleywood station at approx 5.30pm. Chiltern trains from Chorleywood station (Zone 7) to Marylebone at 16 and 46mins past the hour with met trains to Baker Street running more often. The ride will include some hills. The route will be on a mixture of country lanes, minor roads and bridleways.

Travel arrangements
Meet outside the entrance of Northwood tube station at 10.50am. I'll meet you at the tube station.

Northwood is in zone 6 and served by the Metropolitan line - Watford branch, aswell as Chesham and Amersham branches. From central London, the easiest route is to catch the Metropolitan line from Baker Street to Northwood. From Baker Street, catch the 10.05 Amersham branch met line which arrives at Northwood at 10.35, or the 10.13 Watford branch arriving Northwood at 10.42, or the 10.20 Chesham branch arriving at 10.50.

Bikes are allowed on the Overground, Met, Circle, District, Hammersmith and City underground lines and all above ground sections on other tube lines - see link for details http://content.tfl.gov.uk/bicycles-on-public-transport.pdf For anyone bringing their bike on the car, Chorleywood and Northwood are both on the same branch of the met line.

One day travel card zones 1-9, oyster or contactless. Please bring a spare inner tube. Hope to see some of you on the day. Melissa

Do check our web calendar http://www.clog.org.uk/p/cycl.html or hotline http://www.clog.org.uk/p/hotline-events.html in case of updates to this event.

Contact: [email protected].

NB Central London Outdoor Group is non-commercial and events are organised by other members of the club on a voluntary basis. All participants should make themselves aware of the risks inherent in walking, cycling and other outdoor activities and take responsibility for their own actions and choices of activity.

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