6 December - A group ride to Walliswood

With the short days in December the plan was to ride just far enough to work up an appetite, with just enough hills to keep us warm.

Fourteen of us left Cobham and headed out via Ockham, East Clandon and Shere. A few twiddly bits were added for interest but Staple Lane still needed climbing. We headed due south from Shere which meant Pitch Hill and down to Ewhurst before turning to The Scarlett Arms at Walliswood.

Drinks and food was consumed and we were on our way again not long after two o'clock.

Mark's photo of the super-keen riders after lunch. The rest emerged eventually.

Unexpected drizzle started to fall but luckily it didn't get worse and after a while drifted away. Weare Street brought us to Capel and then after Newdigate we headed to Root Hill before Punchbowl Lane.

In order to maximise our riding in the light we pushed on past Denbies and turned up to Headley before descending to the Ashtead Park Garden Centre for tea. Here most ate mince pies to get us in the Christmas spirit for next week.

Thanks to all for a well-disciplined ride, especially Pete for keeping order at the back.