Thursday, June 14, 2012

Train assisted to Petersfield : August 22nd


I have been thinking of arranging a train assisted ride for a while and Petersfield looked a good destination. The numbers in A and B groups would make it impossible to get even one whole group there on a typical day and we sometimes hear suggestions that there should be an additional B+ group. So for one day only ( this year) you have it. The normal programme will run from Shepperton and this is an optional extra.

If you are interested let me know ( briangreenwood@yahoo.co.uk) or text 07726 005820.
I will limit the group to about 10-12 so please let me know end July if you are interested, with details of your local station. No joining on the day because of managing the numbers on the train. If there is sufficient demand I will run another next year and try to customize for either A or B group.

The plan is to travel out by train to Petersfield individually from your local station, typically changing at Guildford where there is a subway with ramps. I will provide train times and plans for 11s etc. Buy a day return ( about £10-12 with a railcard after 9.30) . Cycle from Petersfield to Guildford with tea probably at Farncombe, and then train home from Guildford or cycle depending on your fitness. The basic ride is 35-40 miles, a bit hilly in the morning through the village of Steep (!) but flatter in the afternoon.

Brian

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