Short rides to local pubs. These also make good beginner or family rides. Visiting the pub is not compulsory.
The Perch and Pike
A short ride along the river to the pub in South Stoke.
Highlights
The friendly pub/restaurant in South Stoke, mentioned in Three Men in a Boat
River views and wildlife. The route passes the Withymead nature reserve.
Hazards
The bridleway can be muddy. An alternative is shown as the return route along the B4009 road.
Hospitality
The Perch and Pike
South Stoke also has a village shop.
Hints
The route also passes the Rossini at the Leatherne Bottel, a former riverside pub, now a “Relaxed Riverside Dining” restaurant.