Lunch at White Hart, Witley
Threes at Farncombe Boathouse
On a fine, sunny day a well supported train assisted ride met for 11s at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford. We used the cycle track alongside the A281 to Shalford church, crossing into East Shalford Lane, but despite the efforts of a couple of large lorries we passed them just in time to see a couple of trains at the level crossing. Joining the A248 at west Chilworth we rode on through Wonersh and Bramley, soon turning into Iron Lane. A quiet, shady route led to Busbridge where after consulting OS, Surrey Cycle Guides and Garmin we proceded to Tuesley and Great Enton. Having been warned by the landlord at our lunch venue that service might be slow, an off-road stretch was omitted and soon we arrived at the White Hart, Witley, to find Bernard already tucking in. The service lived up to the promise, but - we were sitting in the sun - who cared ?
I shortened the afternoon route by adding an off-road stretch and heading directly to Thursley, passing the pub which couldn't accommodate us, then a shady climb to the junction with Thursley Road, heading north to Elstead and Hurtmore. A quick phone call to 'hector's on the wey' to confirm tea and a quickish descent into Godalming led to latish 3s at Farncombe Boathouse. Thanks to Pam and Tony as tecs and birthday boys Robin and Tony for buying teas. Leaving Farncombe together we split at Peasmarsh, some returning to Guildford to catch a train. Not a high mileage day, but a trip down probably unfamiliar roads.
Terry
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