2.Ride To Temple Lock

2.RIDE TO TEMPLE LOCK

SUIT: under 7’s

DISTANCE: 2 miles there and back

TERRAIN: Flat ,river path and traffic free tarmac

This simple route involves going west along the river from Higginson Park (away from the bridge) for a mile to Temple lock. Here you will find a welcome ice cream at the lock café and a relaxing time watching the boat activity. It suits summer riding as the river path becomes muddy in winter. Once you have enjoyed some refreshment you can return a different way. On leaving the lock rather than rejoin the towpath, take the tarmac lane to the left. Follow until you reach low ground farm cottages. At the farm take the right hand rougher path which runs parallel to the towpath for about ½ mile. You will need to carry your bikes over the fence and then carry on the surfaced lane that is lower pound lane. This lane will lead you back to Court garden and the Park and is a n excellent place to teach your child to ride.