{"id":6248,"date":"2022-04-27T07:08:45","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T07:08:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/?p=6248"},"modified":"2022-04-27T07:09:26","modified_gmt":"2022-04-27T07:09:26","slug":"regal-destinations-for-royal-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/verhalen\/vorstelijke-bestemmingen-voor-koningsdag","title":{"rendered":"Frosty destinations for King's Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today is April 27. It is King's Day, Long live King Willem-Alexander. The current monarch of the Kingdom of the Netherlands lives at De Horsten estate in Wassenaar<\/a>, but he grew up at Drakensteyn, near Lage Vuursche. In this region, anyway, there are several beautiful properties that are (or used to be) owned by our royal family. But there are more places to think of in the world, where you can spend a wonderful King's Day. Therefore, we have written down some (5) regal destinations for King's Day. With a wink, of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lage Vuursche and Soestdijk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The place name sign of the village of Baarn says 'Regal Baarn' for a reason. Baarn borders Soestdijk and the Hoge and Lage Vuursche. Why the addition royal? Because our king and his brothers went to school at Baarnsch Lyceum. Soestdijk Palace is actually more in Baarn than Soestdijk. So is its proximity to Drakensteyn. A royal King's Day begins with this round <\/a>Past the village of Lage Vuursche, where 'De Kneet' pancake house the Fire farmer<\/a> once operated. Where you nod at the cemetery, to all the members of the royal family who have passed away and where you can catch a glimpse of Beatrix at Drakensteyn. Further on, at Soestdijk, you can have your picture taken with Bernhard and Juliana. Well, with the image of these two. The route itself is lovely through forests and on scenic roads. A gravel alternative is easily found. Nice and quiet, with no rug fair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kingston upon Thames<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On the south-west side of London you'll find Kingston-upon-Thames. What's in a name. A former markettown<\/em> which has been completely swallowed up by the big tentacles of the city of London. Why go here? I can tell you: at least six (6) or maybe seven (7) kings were crowned here. Edward the Elder was the first. The name also refers to 'The King's Estate'. Other fun fact about this little town? They are linked to Delft, where Stadholder William of Orange breathed his last. Do we all remember who the culprit was? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Kingston, you can very easily get to the beautiful Surrey Hills<\/a>. Leith Hill and other beautiful climbs are at your feet, so to speak. So a great route to try out. Insider tip: if you want to celebrate King's Day in London, head to The Bolton Pub & Tasting Room Rembrandt<\/a> at Earls Court. You can find the bitterballen and orange bitters here, as the owner is obviously from 'Cycling Blood'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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