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Moats and Manors |
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January 2009 |
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| 14 of us met at Ealing on a very cold but bright
morning. After the usual delay texts from the usual suspects we set off led by Rob on a scenic mystery ride. We quickly sped through We then used back lanes to reach Down Barns Manor (12th century remains). Our route then diverted as the off road track was unsuitable for the road bikes & we rejoined We headed towards the RAF site via woodland route & then found ourselves by Uxbridge Lido (reopening this Summer) & Ickenham Woods. We exited the woods & cycled by Swakeleys manor (in better view now as in Summer it is hidden by trees on all sides). The manor moat was iced over & some tested the edge ice on foot but did not venture further as it began to crack. Our final historic site was the 3rd manor of the day, Ickenham Manor with its own moat & football pitch (not contemporary). As it was still bitterly cold the unanimous decision was taken to return via cycle paths to Black Horse in Greenford for a late lunch & end of the ride. |
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