We were fortunate to have twenty cyclists sign up for our ride to Warnham so we spilt into three sub-groups. Meeting at Dorking is always a pleasure with refreshments provided by the Christian Centre.
We followed a familiar route up Punchbowl Lane to Newdigate, Capel and Ockley then down Mole Lane (which proved particularly attractive) to Walliswood, Okewood Hill and on to Warnham.
On the way we passed the Warnham Lodge water/clock tower built in 1890 to supply the estate of Sir Henry Harben (owner and chairman of Prudential Insurance Company). Apparently it’s open for one day a year to interested visitors.
Unfortunately, just after leaving the A29, Alan had a puncture caused by a stray drawing pin. Happily he was soon back on the road and we made our way on to lunch at Warnham.
The ‘Greets Inn’ proved to be a particularly successful lunchtime stop. We had the rear garden to ourselves and food was served promptly with no delay.
Our afternoon took us past Warnham station then north via Cripplegate, Rusper, Parkgate, Brockham, Pixham and Leatherhead for tea at Charlie and Gingers cafe.
We enjoyed fine weather all day and a variety of scenic roads and country lanes.
Many thanks to my two sub-leaders Steph and Francis who led and guided the other groups. Their contribution to the day’s success is greatly appreciated.
A good day had by all !
TimG.
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