Pageant Gardens
Country House
Sherborne Abbey
Sherborne Castle
Sherborne Old Castle ruins
Author: Anonymous
Friday, 17 April 2015
Thursday, 16 April 2015
Tuesday, 14 April 2015
Sunday 12th April 2015
11's at this new Waitrose in Dorking ticked all the boxes,especially for "MyWaitrose" card holders.........did you know you can pay 20p and upgrade to a large drink?
I decided the climb to Coldharbour was worth the effort so we could use the delightful Mole Street to Walliswood.
Pleasant lanes brought us to the A281,a busy road that links Horsham with Guildford.
Past "Stooks" cafe at Newbridge Garden Centre where a considerable number of new housing and roads was evident.
The Red Lyon at Slinfold was reached at 13.02.
We all dined outside in the sunny but breezy conditions.
On the return,the ride split at Ellens Green with Graham's crowd heading back to Dorking via Henfold (tea) and I led to Ewhurst where Ken left us at Moon Hall road and we turned right past the Duke of Kent school to avoid a significant climb.
Before long Janice & myself had gone through Peaslake and we took tea at Gomshall (Tillings) before the climb home.
Home just after 5pm.
Cloudless skies and a moderate southwesterly which blew us home in record time.........Gomshall to Epsom in an hour!
STOP PRESS:Redhill Aerodrome cafe maybe no more...........
http://www.surreymirror.co.uk/pictures/PICTURES-tears-Redhill-Aerodrome/pictures-26324085-detail/pictures.html#30
Just a reminder that this Saturday (18th) is the Ripley Jumble.
Author: Tartan Socks(long)
1 Comment:
Terry 15 April 2015 at 20:39 BST
Chef on the Road is no more, but there is an alternative - Pilot's Hub - which is quite new and very good - Wayfarers stopped there on 15 April. It's easy to find - follow the black and white signs.
Saturday, 11 April 2015
Sunday, 5 April 2015
Dorney - Littleworth - Wraysbury
Warm enough to dine outside + no room inside!
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| A cohort of great worth outside the Blackwood Arms at Littleworth |
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| Transport thoughtfully provided |
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| The horses weren't using it |
Dave assembled his troops at Hampton Court, though I first saw his platoon at Dorney Court, where morning tea was served in a marquee. Several layers were peeled off before we set off in warm sunshine for the morning's yomp to Littleworth Common. Pleasant lanes led us upward between Taplow and Burnham to our well hidden lunchtime venue of the Blackwood Arms; fully booked inside but with space outside. On leaving we fortunately had no need for the emergency ambulance in attendance. Our return was through Burnham Beeches to by-pass Slough for an early tea at the Liquid Leisure water sports centre in Wraysbury. Soon after resuming our return journey, a red traffic light alerted me that I had left my shoulder bag at the tea stop. I therefore bade farewell to the group, returned to recover my impedimenta and then head homeward, where the Cateye recorded a round trip of 78 miles. Our thanks to Dave for a most enjoyable ride.
Jeff
Author: Jeff
Saturday, 4 April 2015
Sunday, 29 March 2015
Biggin Hill - Chipstead
I gather his rates are quite reasonable
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| At Carshalton Ponds |
The tea leaves for Sunday were not promising; our leader Andy had been stricken by the 'flu and the skies were leaden. The prospect of wind, rain and Kent had discouraged all but the hardy, if not foolhardy. Ken and Paul Day were duly in attendance at the Carshalton War Memorial. We headed East to S. Croydon, up to Addington and along Lodge Lane to our old familiar friend, Saltbox Hill. Biggin Hill airport and the A233 soon took us to Waitrose for a nourishing bacon roll and cup of tea on the house.
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| Ready for a gusty afternoon |
With drizzle in the air it was back to Jail Lane for another climb to Cudham, Shelley's Lane and Knockholt. Our reward was downhill via Starhill Road to Chevening and the Bricklayer's Arms in Chipstead. All tables were booked and we were not expected, but a table was found with a later reservation. Beef baguettes and chunky roast potatoes were more than adequate.
We left before 1.30pm to face a murky afternoon and decided to bypass tea. We headed for Sundridge Hill but turned West along the Pilgrim's Way to Tatsfield, where we parted company; K&P aimed for Warlingham and I for Woldingham. This upset the Gods; the wind swelled and started to gust alarmingly. I know not if K&P were equally discomfited, but as I took to The Ridge, I was repeatedly blown to an obscenely cursing standstill by fierce squalls which persisted through Woldingham, Caterham on the Hill, Chaldon and Farthing Down. It was a relief to arrive home unbroken, as I hope did Ken and Paul. My thanks to them for their enjoyable company and support.
Jeff
Author: Jeff
Tuesday, 24 March 2015
Ripley Cycle Jumbles 2015
Pam very kindly has forwarded the following dates for your diary:
SATURDAY 18TH APRIL 2015
SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2015
SATURDAY 18TH APRIL 2015
SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2015
Author: Tartan Socks(long)
Sunday 22nd March 2015
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| Deliciously light and soft lemon cakes |
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| Best Wishes to Graham suffering from a bad back..........so ofc not all the cakes were eaten :-) |
14 arrived at the Magna Carta tearooms for 11’s on a magnificent
sunny crisp morning. 3 returned home which left 11 to continue the ride to
lunch via Priest Hill, Bishopsgate Windsor Park exiting at Cranbourne Gate to
Drift Road taking 1st left towards Maidens Green, Nuptown to Moss End then
Tickleback Lane to The New Leatherned Bottle as I understand it they are
new tenants of 6 months. Sadly we waited over 1 hour for our food
they were unexpectedly busy but it was worth it as the food was beautifully
served, very nice and very reasonably priced.
We then returned via Ascot racecource to Windsor Park and on to
Staines where 9 stayed to partake of cakes & tea, we then discovered that it
was Vic’s 83rd birthday so Pam & I hoped he had enjoyed his birthday
party. Thank you one and all for a very enjoyable day
Author: Tartan Socks(long)
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