"I didn't know this turned out here"; "I've never been this way before"; "I must come this way again"; or even "I've no idea where we are" are often heard.
Hence when the As came across the ford at the end of Pennypot Lane, off the Bagshot Road, Castle Green, Chobham, there was much curiosity, (perhaps apart from Brian who'd been here before). It's not often you come across such quirky, and often historic, highway features. I can only recall the ford at the Tilling Bourne at Shere. This one was across the Bourne. But there are others. http://www.wetroads.co.uk/surrey.htm
(We didn't get our wheels wet, but over the years numerous drivers have been caught out here and stuck in mid-stream, including a Police car from Guildford!).
After this diversion we were on our way via Bisley (gunfire), Brookwood, Ash, up onto the Hogs Back at Tongham, and then the lovely ride from Seale to Puttenham. The Good Intent mostly got the food right, and we managed to get away before 2.30pm.
It's a steady climb up from Compton to the Hog's Back Trackway at Sunnydown, but the surface was rideable. However the steep descent into Guildford caused some riders anxious moments with delivery trucks and uncaring drivers coming up.
Nine of us made it to tea: Annies kindly staying open 'till after 4.00pm having been forewarned of our rather ambitious schedule - especially against a strong headwind.
Many thanks for Dave. V. for back marking, and Geoff for photos.
It was also nice to see 4 lady As on the ride - making-up a quarter of the peloton from Addlestone!
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