Shall we give the Sir Evelyn Wood a go then? Looks like a bit of a beer garden to the left for bike parking, but it'll be the big bad city padlock-and-chain I think I'll be bringing. According to Mrs Google, there seems to be an ok back way in from the A1016/London Road roundabout to Widford Chase/Road. Jibers will know the best approach ...
In terms of Routes, theres a couple of options. If you fancy some light COR (gravel path sort of level) then you can come in through Highlands Park, just be careful crossing the top of 3 mile hill next to the Widford RBT.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43711887If coming from central Chelmsford, then there is mostly a signed cycle route (on-road for most of it). When you get to Miami RBT (Tesco) there's two options, using the two Toucan crossings to get across (South (Tesco Side) of RBT), or the uncontrolled crossing point (North of RBT) over 'New London Road' (Moulsham Street on the maps). Then use the subway (sharp left turn up a ramp at the end)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43711880The garden is quite large, and extends out to the back. I usualy put my bike against the fence and can see it from the seats and tables inside.
I'll try and call in lunchtime today and let Trish know - can we pull together a bit of a show of hands.
1. Tomsk
2. Owen
3. Jibbers
4. BFC?
5. Rob?
6. ?
7. ?
8......