Escape to the country: East Berkshire

This series of rides all about the rolling green countryside of East Berkshire in the UK. Home to the Royal Family’s famous Windsor Castle, this is a region steeped in history and lovely scenic rides.

Filmed during spring by Brian Martin, there are some stunning cherry blossoms in full bloom, green fields and quaint English villages to visit. These four rides fit into the ‘Easy’ category on FulGaz are perfect for a gentle roll.

WINDSOR AND ASCOT

This short training ride starts in North Ascot and takes the fast road through Windsor Great Park to the outskirts of Windsor, then returns through the park via Crimp Hill. After a short section on the closed roads of the park, head back to North Ascot via the Royal Ascot racecourse.

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28.46km
DISTANCE
1:12:47
DURATION
234m
ELEVATION

CHAVEY DOWN TO WALTHAM ST LAWRENCE

An easy ride through exceptionally quiet (Covid-19) East Berkshire lanes ending at the picturesque village of Waltham-St-Lawrence

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25.91km
DISTANCE
1:2:28
DURATION
180m
ELEVATION

HARING ALONG DRIFT ROAD

Starting at Cranbourne Church, this ride soon reaches the Drift Road which locals use for time trialling. After riding the Drift TT (and failing to catch up with a hare), the route follows quiet country lanes through the hamlets of Waltham St Lawrence, Crazies Hill, and Cockpole Green finishing in Remenham near Henley-on-Thames.

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24.68km
DISTANCE
0:59:02
DURATION
172m
ELEVATION

THE BLUEBELL RUN

Watch out for the Spring bluebells on this easy ride which starts at Remenham, drops into the Thames Valley near Henley-on-Thames and climbs out of it again via Aston Lane. Sprint through farmland to White Waltham readying yourself for a sprint along the Drift Road (East). The ride finishes in the village of Cranbourne.

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26.71km
DISTANCE
1:8:34
DURATION
206m
ELEVATION

About this week’s contributor

Hailing from the UK, Brian Martin filmed this week’s rides. He is a keen rider who loves to ride his home region, East Berkshire, both in real life and virtually.

 

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