A drizzly start for a day's ride. We left Albert with Bill and Margaret at the Day Centre, they were going to join us for lunch by car.
Fuzz led 'C' group out of Walton Day Centre and towards Molesley Heath. We were, Phil, Bill H., Mark and myself. Dennis followed a bit later, as he got to the centre as we were ready to leave. We thought, at first, going off road was a bad idea; but decided to follow on condition we would turn back if it got boggy. We were surprised, that a new surface has been laid, and it proved to be bogless! But we did go through some puddles on the smooth concrete path afterwards. We cycled around the back of Walton and stopped to read a plaque where the Walton Manor stands. It was built in the 14th C! and improvements made in the 16thC. It still looks a fine building, with a wavy roof. It is situated down near the river, round the bend from the Swan pub, on the left; before the next pub. We continued over Walton bridge, keeping to the right side and going down to the Marina. It started to rain quite hard by now; so we caped up and continued to The Flowerpot where the others were already eating their lunch. Dennis, Phil and Mark went home after their sandwiches; and Fuzz, Bill and myself continued to Hampton Court station. I left them to catch a train and I continued home in the rain!
Lynda.
Fuzz led 'C' group out of Walton Day Centre and towards Molesley Heath. We were, Phil, Bill H., Mark and myself. Dennis followed a bit later, as he got to the centre as we were ready to leave. We thought, at first, going off road was a bad idea; but decided to follow on condition we would turn back if it got boggy. We were surprised, that a new surface has been laid, and it proved to be bogless! But we did go through some puddles on the smooth concrete path afterwards. We cycled around the back of Walton and stopped to read a plaque where the Walton Manor stands. It was built in the 14th C! and improvements made in the 16thC. It still looks a fine building, with a wavy roof. It is situated down near the river, round the bend from the Swan pub, on the left; before the next pub. We continued over Walton bridge, keeping to the right side and going down to the Marina. It started to rain quite hard by now; so we caped up and continued to The Flowerpot where the others were already eating their lunch. Dennis, Phil and Mark went home after their sandwiches; and Fuzz, Bill and myself continued to Hampton Court station. I left them to catch a train and I continued home in the rain!
Lynda.
Having been offered a lift by Bill and Margaret the best I can offer is this shot taken at The Flower Pot.
A Happy New Year to you all ----------- Albert
A Happy New Year to you all ----------- Albert
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