Yeah, not a bad shout. We'll probably end up with people spread out around the place (potentially in 3 different counties!), so it's not easy. Princess of Wales might not be a bad shout - everyone will be familiar with it, and it will give the journey a circular poetry. Or, if it's hot, the Anchor and Hope, which is a better pub, but outdoors only really. Or the Crooked Billet?
Perfect, thanks very much.Right, so -
Cycle route - Clapton to Hertford. Total distance - 23 miles.
(walk details below)
Significant milestones -
Waltham Abbey (9.5 miles) - would make decent jump-off point for those wishing to do a much smaller ride, say with kids. Good pubs and cafes in town, and rail link back from Waltham Cross.
Broxbourne (14 miles) - this is the meet-up point, where the walk will terminate, the two groups will come together, and where some casual cyclists may choose to finish. We'll have an extended stop-off, lunch, pint, natter, etc. here.
Ware (20 miles) - a decent goal for the more committed cyclist.
Hertford (23 miles)) - the overall goal - there's a nice pub (The Old Barge) there.
Map:
http://www.plotaroute.com/route/57626
Walking route - Waltham Abbey to Broxbourne. Distance - 5 miles.
Map:
www.plotaroute.com/route/57628
Details:
Cyclists meet 11am outside The Princess of Wales pub, by the canal.
146 Lea Bridge Road, London E5 9RB
http://bit.ly/1EVBqWO
Walkers meet at 11am at Waltham Cross station.
(trains from Liverpool Street, Stratford, or Tottenham Hale)
Meet-up point for the two groups is at The Crown pub, Broxbourne at around 1pm.
Old Nazeing Road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 6QT
http://bit.ly/1b7h9S0
The Crown would be the place for non-walkers/cyclists to meet (support crew)
End point for the cyclists will be The Old Barge pub in Heretford.
2 The Folly, Hertford SG14 1QD
http://bit.ly/1ypmVUz
It's a lovely pub, with loads of ales and bottles, in a nice setting. Unfortunately it's not the cheapest though
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Whadda ya reckon?
Sounds like a nice walk. I have it in mind to explore this, and the river Stort some time. Still reckon Crown is the best bet for meeting up though. Only other option is the Fish and Eels in Dobbs Weir, but there aren't decent transport links.
It's actually in Hertfordshire I think; but I take your point. </pedant>
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Probably not going to happen - what's your end point?
Well there's jump-off options along the way. If you're looking for a gentle ride you could do Clapton - Broxbourne (that's where drinks and meet-up are); or the whole thing goes to Hertford.
Cheers - too much of an agoraphobia challenge for me, wrong side of London etc.Well there's jump-off options along the way. If you're looking for a gentle ride you could do Clapton - Broxbourne (that's where drinks and meet-up are); or the whole thing goes to Hertford.
Details in post #295
Very simple:Pretty sure I will be in attendance.
When and where to be?
What do I need?
When and where to finish?
Keep it simple stupid
Pretty sure I will be in attendance.
When and where to be?
What do I need?
When and where to finish?
Keep it simple stupid
I'm out for this one I'm afraid. Getting across town with the small on the bike, or on off trains etc, is too much for me on my tod.
Have a good in
I'm out for this one I'm afraid. Getting across town with the small on the bike, or on off trains etc, is too much for me on my tod.
Have a good in
We don't have working bikes fit for distance cycling ( fit for the tip more like) and are unsure if we will be here -
