Launch of the Watford Green Loop!
Spokes is the local cycle group for South West Hertfordshire, formed to encourage cycling by organizing rides and campaigning for better and safer cycling routes
Spokes conceived the idea of a cycling route around Watford in 2019 using quiet roads and existing off-road tracks. Watford Borough Council (WBC) later formally adopted the idea and on 17th November they launched the Watford Green Loop!
The route ranges from the bustling Watford Junction railway station to tranquil Cassiobury Park and connects key locations, serene open spaces and valued heritage sites, using the popular National Cycle Route 6, Ebury Way and a joined up network of cycle paths
The Green Loop is designed for walkers, runners, wheelchair users as well as cyclists. After consultation with many interested parties WBC revised part of the route to take it through Cassiobury Park where an existing path has been widened to allow better shared use
At the same time 5 bike maintenance stands have been installed, 3 of which are on or very close to the Green Loop including one at Watford Cycle Hub
This is not the end of the story for the Green Loop, WBC plan further changes including improvements to the traffic lights at St Johns Road and Queens Road and a contra flow for cyclists along St Johns Road
Visit the WBC website to download a leaflet, see a map of the route and link to a Spokes designed gps route that you can download
News including Campaigning
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Rides and Events
Woodcock Hill reps
Ride leader: Paul
5.35 miles
Fast paced
Meet at Cafe in The Park, The Aquadrome, Frogmoor Lane, Rickmansworth
Little Heath Tea Room Lunch
Ride leader: Cinzia (Peter collating food orders)
30 miles
Medium pace
Meet at Tasty Bean Cafe, Oxhey Activity Park, Wiggenhall Road
Tuesday Ride to Chipperfield
Ride leader: Roger
20 miles
Medium pace
Meet at Harvester, Baldwins Lane, Croxley
Check this page regularly to see new rides that may be added. Similarly check here (or on Let’s Ride) in case any event is changed, postponed or cancelled
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Cycle Routes For You
New to the area or just looking for a new route or new area to explore? Spokes has over 100 routes you can chose from which offer over 2,500 miles of cycling, mainly in the Chilterns and South West Herts. They range from 7 miles to over 50 miles and include routes suitable for families, inexperienced riders who want to build their confidence and experienced cyclists looking for new areas to explore. You specify the area you want to ride in.
Routes For All come with GPX files and narrative turn-by-turn instructions you can download for your navigation. They also come with information about the route such as points of interest and refreshment stops.
Member’s Routes have been submitted by members of Spokes and come with GPX files that can be downloaded. They include routes from both within and outside of the local Spokes area and touring routes.
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If you’re looking for ideas for rides check out our Members’ experiences and recommendations in Members’ Rides.
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