Thursday, February 07, 2013

A Group - 6 February

Cobham - Pirbright - Cobham

Cartography by Graham
 Every puncture has a silver lining. Graham's gave us the chance to take in the architecture and history of the Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment's Stoughton Barracks
The forecast had something for everyone - cold, wind, sun, rain, sleet. Not great but at least in the morning we were dealt a fair hand. As we passed, the long closed Hautboy was a hive of activity. After pausing beside the Jovial Sailor for the regulation telephone call, Send Cemetery, Mayford and Worplesdon Station led on to Goose Rye and the lunch stop, The Royal Oak, Pirbright for a band of 14.

Early arrival, early departure though by now it was windier and colder. Cobbett Hill and Wood Street took us to the northern outskirts of Guildford. Here the P-fairy struck the other Graham just before the Stoughton barracks. Despite the delay, it was well before three and a plan formed in my mind. A right turn leaving the A3 cyclepath at Burnt Common would introduce newcomers to the ever improving bridleway across to Jury Farm (originally I’d planned West Horsley but the noes had it). As we regained the black stuff, the P-fairy stuck again, this time John B. Colin and I offered to stay whilst the rest were sent on ahead. Just after four, we rejoined them at Sainsburys Cobham. As I was leaving, the P-fairy had struck again - Peter! Just over 50 miles and unexpectedly home well after sunset.
 
Graham

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