Tony, our leader took us all around Surrey to get to "Woodies", a very unusual pub, so well hidden, that in the 29 years we have lived in New Malden, we had never heard of it. (F & F)
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Thursday, December 4, 2014
3rd December 2014 - Cobham - Box Hill - Raynes Park
John Scott, celebrating his 70th birthday, kindly provided cakes at the coffee-break at Cobham for which we all thank him and wish him many happy returns.
On a chilly and sunny morning, I led 17 cyclists from Cobham, to the Tree on the Hill pub on top of Box Hill. After leaving Cobham, we went up Plough Lane, before turning left down Old Lane heading towards Effingham. We continued along Effingham Common Road, up Beech Avenue, Critten Lane towards Ranmore Common we were turned left. We followed Ranmore Common Road and then down onto Westhumble where we picked up the zig zag to Box Hill. We reached the refurbished pub by 1 o'clock. (previously known as the Hand in Hand).
On a chilly and sunny morning, I led 17 cyclists from Cobham, to the Tree on the Hill pub on top of Box Hill. After leaving Cobham, we went up Plough Lane, before turning left down Old Lane heading towards Effingham. We continued along Effingham Common Road, up Beech Avenue, Critten Lane towards Ranmore Common we were turned left. We followed Ranmore Common Road and then down onto Westhumble where we picked up the zig zag to Box Hill. We reached the refurbished pub by 1 o'clock. (previously known as the Hand in Hand).
We all had a pleasant lunch by a log
fire. Although there was a Christmas Party, we were served
reasonably promptly by attentive staff. Certainly a pub to be placed
on Tim C. 's list of suitable lunch-time venues.
After lunch several cyclists retraced
their route back down Box Hill to make their way to Leatherhead. Seven of
us continued to Headley with the intention to have tea in Raynes
Park, but as the drizzle turned into more serious rain, we abandoned
the idea and every one went home in their separate ways.
Ralph, a newcomer on a gap year, had no
problem keeping up with us and is a candidate for the A Group.
A round trip for F & F of about 40
miles – which is sufficient in winter.
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Happy 70th Birthday, John!
Many happy returns!
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Ralph, on his gap year,
first ride with the Club
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