Following the Unknown Engineering Landmarks thread and the suggestion for a forum ride, how about a ride up the Severn Valley starting in the Wyre Forest.
Starting at the Button Oak free car park…
Down to the river at Hawkbatch, turn right and ride as far as the pipeline bridge.
Back up the river to Victoria Bridge on the Severn Valley railway.
Continue upstream, past Arley footbridge, to Hampton Loade Ferry.
Past Hampton Loade water works bridge.
And on up to Bridgnorth to see the new footbridge from the station to High Town and the Funicular Railway.
It will be about 35km round trip.
Most of the route is within sight of the Severn Valley Railway.
They allow bikes on the trains, so you could get the train upstream from Bewdley or Arley and ride back down if you want a shorter bike ride and a ride on a steam train.
Most of the riverside path is footpath although, away from the few pubs and car parks, it's rare to meet pedestrians. I've never had any problems.
How about Sunday April 4th ?
The weather's getting warmer and the trains will be running a full timetable.
It's a bank holiday though, so maybe a less busy weekend would be better.
Who's interested ?
Any suggestions for different routes or dates ?