B Group - 12th July

It was sweltering when I reccied this ride so thought that less mileage could be a good idea!  Going up Green Dene in the shade was most welcome but, as we all know, yesterday's weather was somewhat cool to start with!  Also, the workmen in Calvert Road told me they would be finished before Wednesday this week - but that was not the case.  Apparently due to a mishap earlier the road had to be dug up again!   The workmen were extremely kind and made way for our nineteen strong group to get through, saving us from retracing our steps/wheels!

From Green Dene it was down Combe Bottom, through Albury and Chilworth where we turned right, over the level crossing to East Shalford. We used the cycle path along side of the A281 taking us into Guildford for lunch at The Kings Head, adjacent to the grounds of Guildford Castle. The food and service was very good, hence we were able to get away in good time - not that we were in any hurry!

Irene had shown me around the castle gardens on our reccie and she very kindly lead us through and up to a higher level which I had not been aware of before.  These gardens are truly beautiful and well worth a visit.  Our group photo was taken at the exit we used to go into the High Street to continue with our return journey, through Stoke Park, along the River Wey to the unpopular A3 cycle path towards Ripley.  Another well worn route, Grove Heath, Guileshill and Ockham Lane to Cobham where we enjoyed tea and cakes in the café at Painshill Park.  A convenient stop for all the group to make their way home.

My thanks to all for their company and a big welcome to Theresa whom we look forward to seeing again.  Welcome too to Rob (Robin) Turner who was out with us for his second ride.

A big thank you to corner and back markers...and ..of course, our photographer, Tim :)

Pam :) :)

B Group with a banner advertising the average age of our riders

Vineries - Guildford (13.1 miles) - Painshill Park (12.3 miles)

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~ Tim