Thursday, February 21, 2013

Sunday February 17 2013

Before the route departs our collective memories...

This was easily the best Sunday of the year though it started chilly. That was soon rectified as Dave set off at a spirited pace. So it was Hampton Court, Hersham, Walton and along Walton Lane after an updated view of the bridge. From Addlestone a long climb to Longcross and beyond led onto a gentle descent into Windlesham and finally to Notcutts, Bagshot.

Most of the assembled dozen ground a way up the A30 to the Jolly Farmer (as was) where thankfully we parted left. Plunging into terra incognita for me, Heatherside, we were not long among sylvan surroundings before a familiar landmark appeared  - the home of darts, Lakeside. A change of venue meant we reached the Old Wheatsheaf Frimley just after twelve! Despite soup cold and salty, we dined alfresco; in time to be joined by three laggards.

The way back was via Pirbright, West End, Burrowhill and Ottershaw for a leisurely tea in Cafe 2 Addlestone - around 55 miles door-to-door.

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