On a chilly and sunny morning, I led 17 cyclists from Cobham, to the Tree on the Hill pub on top of Box Hill. After leaving Cobham, we went up Plough Lane, before turning left down Old Lane heading towards Effingham. We continued along Effingham Common Road, up Beech Avenue, Critten Lane towards Ranmore Common we were turned left. We followed Ranmore Common Road and then down onto Westhumble where we picked up the zig zag to Box Hill. We reached the refurbished pub by 1 o'clock. (previously known as the Hand in Hand).
We all had a pleasant lunch by a log fire. Although there was a Christmas Party, we were served reasonably promptly by attentive staff. Certainly a pub to be placed on Tim C. 's list of suitable lunch time venues.
After lunch several cyclists retraced their route back down Box Hill to make their way to Leatherhead. 7 of us continued to Headley with the intention to have tea in Raynes Park, but as the drizzle turned into more serious rain, we abandoned the idea.
Ralph, a newcomer on a gap year, had no problem keeping up with us and is a candidate for the A Group.
A round trip for F & F of about 40 miles – which is sufficient in winter.
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Happy 70th Birthday, John!
Many happy returns.
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Ralph, on his gap year,
first ride with the Club
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