Thirteen riders in three groups left Nonsuch Park for Osterley Park in record breaking temperatures.
Our route took us through Kingston and Twickenham and we stopped for Lunch in Osterley Park. The café was open for take-aways and there was seating outside at the rear of the café if required.
Tony Hopkins met us there on his vintage racing bike; after lunch we left him and continued on to the Grand Union Canal, following it onto Brentford, through Syon Park and onto the Thames Path.
On the way home Tim Gibbons took us to the Old Isleworth Church to check out the plague pit memorial at the rear of the church, very interesting but nothing changes! Onwards to Wimbledon Common Windmill Café for our Tea stop.
Thanks to the sub leaders Helen and Steph for their support.
Regards
Tony
And some photos from Helen:
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| Joining the Grand Union Canal at Brentford |
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| On the bridge at Teddington Lock |
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| Tracy on her first ascent of Richmond Hill |
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| Roger and Anna near the top of Richmond Hill |
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| Lilian near the top of Richmond Hill |
I didn't know about the plague pit at Isleworth. I read that there's a stone plaque there, so it's a plague plaque... https://flickeringlamps.com/2015/04/26/a-plague-pit-by-the-thames-all-saints-isleworth/
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