Up to the Spire Cafe from the Seva Cafe

Our return journey takes us through Harrow Boys' School's playing fields and behind Northwick Park hospital. It involves a knobbly, leafy stretch known as the Ducker Path. This is narrow and can be muddy after heavy rain, so this ride is not suitable for bikes with skinny tyres (we may choose to take a less muddy route through the University of Westminster campus).

This ride is about the climb rather than the distance. See the elevation, below. Our meandering route will take in the new Eastman Village and a couple of parks before making the ascent up Mount Park Road. We’ll then proceed along High Street to make a final brief, steep climb through the lych gate to Harrow’s iconic St Mary’s Church with its recently renovated spire.

A short ride with a big climb up the Hill. Then a rewarding downhill to a leafy offroad path. Mostly on quiet road, cycle tracks and paths.

As well as being able to take in the views, we’ll have refreshments (excellent freshly baked scones and homemade soup, and an array of homebaked cakes) in the Spire Cafe, which is raising funds to renovate the lych gate. https://ni7017.wixsite.com/spirecafeharrow

Bring a spare tube, tools to fix a puncture and a card or cash for the cafe.

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