A little trip out to Richmond

Today we took a trip out to Richmond Park! After a hearty breakfast at Mary's cafe we headed out over vauxhall bridge then followed the Thames path west along the river then followed cycle route 4 through Putney and Sheen. It was a lovely cycle, not too many busy roads, and we even saw the queens flyover!

Just as we finally got to Richmond Park, after my first real hill on a single speed, phew! It started absolutely chucking it down! So we took shelter under a big tree, along with many other cyclists and runners, until it eased off. Unfortunately by this time we were absolutely soaked, so made a beeline for the nearest shelter and hot drink at the kiosk outside Pembroke Lodge. After a restorative hot chocolate/latte we realised that the weather was not going to get better and our plans for a leisurely cycle exploring the park would most likely end in being very miserable and soggy. 

We decided to head into Richmond, all downhill thank goodness, and caught some amazing views of the river on the way. We then had a bit to eat and got the train/overground home. I love that you can take bikes on trains so easily! I'm not sure we could have happily cycled home, as it was we had quite an adventure and a lovely day out. I am looking forward to going back in better weather to explore the park properly, and I want to see some deer!