B Group Oct 20th

As I had been asked to give an expected number for lunch I made a note of B participants - and almost ran out of paper! A rather large group of 24, and I could not split the ride for nobody else knew the route! Terry very kindly took up the rear and I did not hear of any problems on the road! We turned left along the High Street and another left over Woburn Hill, across Chertsey Meads, then along to Willow Walk to circle around the rear of Laleham golf course to emerge onto the A320. Straight across through Thorpe village where we stopped to look at the Animal Pound of 1840 (unusual because it is made of brick) that has been renovated by local companies, plus some input from the Lottery! Also in the village is a 10th century church where photos were taken. It was here that I first saw Jeff had joined us, surprise, surprise! Onwards to Thorpe Green where we took a cut through to Stroude Road, up the hill to pass Virginia Water crematorium (now rather posh dwellings!) At Trumps Green we hung a right into Crown Road and then a short ride through the Wentworth estate, avoiding the greens and club house! And so to lunch at The Wheatsheaf, Virginia Water. This rather large Chef and Brewer pub was ideal for a large group! We were fed and watered with out hastle , then we were on our way into Windsor Park via the lake, totem pole and Saville Gardens to emerge at Bishopsgate. I am sorry to say that two riders went off route but Irene and Graham hung back to escort them to the tea stop! Thank you I and G :) Our return continued through Englefield Green and down Prune Hill, back to Thorpe Village to A320 where we used the cycle path into Chertsey, cut out a little of the town by using Colonel's Lane and Willow Walk, over Chertsey Bridge to tea at the Walled Garden, Lower Sunbury....where Irene and Graham AND the A group were already tucking in to tea and cakes! Unfortunateley two riders had mudguard problems but no tumbles! A wonderful sunny day - even though a trifle chilly - great company - thank you all, Pam :)