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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