Croydon to Balham four parks loop

A morning and early afternoon ride from central Croydon through Tooting Bec Common to lunch in Balham, then back through the common to ride to the Wandle Trail and Beddington Park and following the river Wandle back to central Croydon. We will take side streets and paths between the parks and riders need only confidence on quiet roads.

I expect us to return to Croydon 2:00 to 2:20. Please bring a spare inner tube. On winter days bright clothing and switched on lights make you safer on streets. This is an adults only ride.

We will park and lock our bikes to have lunch in a café. Do bring a strong lock – Balham is not the most secure place to leave a bike.

Here is the route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1374538853?ref=wtd&share_token=aKK19RdjYlb45l3swAgh0vRx98oJD3xyaPcZ118NCte8qZxUb7