Mediterranean sun at MED. Beddington Park beginners Oct 19th

 Mediterranean weather at MED

It was a miserable morning, heavy rain and grey clouds. However,  the weather forecast was good for the afternoon and so it proved. Paul J and Roger though had other commitments, Paul B is convalescing and Colin was needed at Nonsuch Park. So just 4 of us gathered for the last 2pm ride from Beddington Park this year. Regulars, Maggie, Ken and Anna were joined by Jackie R. Not to be confused with new Jackie who came a month ago.

We left the park to make our way down Beddington Lane on the wide cycle track past Asda, crossing at the new bicycle crossing and on to the industrial estate.  Here we turned right on a deserted road that led to the Tram stop at Therapia Lane and crossing we made our way through the backstreets to avoid Mitcham Road for as long as possible. Eventually though we can't avoid it and quickly cross over to cycle on the path alongside then traversing Mitcham Common. 

More backstreets, crossing at Mitcham Eastfields and we are at Figges Marsh before cycling down a pretty autumnal path to the busy junction at Collier's Wood. Once we've navigated our way across the lights we take a track by the river to Merton Abbey Mills and sit in the sunshine to enjoy tea and cake.

 

                                                        

                                                        Morden Hall Park in the sunshine 

Having enjoyed warm sun we make our way back along the Wandle trail to Beddington Park. Ken and Anna departing on their routes home.

A lovely afternoon. Good to see Jackie again.

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