FAIROAKS AIRPORT - PUTTENHAM - OCKHAM BITES
A 'good weather' day had been forecast, possible afternoon showers - which we did not get! Bob and Ed were already at Fairoaks when Lilian and I arrived just after ten with others arriving soon after. Stephanie, Miles, Alan and pal John, Carolyn and hubby John. All but Ed did not continue to lunch. So, Ed, Lilian, Dave, Don, Terry, Ray and Vic joined me for the ride to Puttenham; joining the Basingstoke canal at Woking and leaving it at Brookwood. Down Cemetery Pales to Pirbright onwards towards Normandy on the A324. A left turn into Corbett Hill Road, right at A323, left into Bailes Lane where we continued along the bridle path to Westwood Lane. Then it was up Wanborough Hill where a right turn took us to Puttenham. Unfortunateley Ed took a wrong turn at the top of hill causing a little concern and Terry made a big effort to find him (you never know) but they both arrived at the pub OK. Graham is on Warden duty at Puttenham Barns so he and Irene joined us for lunch after their morning ride!
Our return was on a well known route - cycle route 22 alongside the golf course, Pilgrims Way, left past the Watts Gallery and then right along the Hogs Back, leading to a very steep drop into Guildford. Up the High Street, across Stoke Park, River Wey and then the cycle path alongside A3 leading us to Ockham Bites for a welcome cuppa accompanied by plenty of chat and giggles!! Then it was time to say goodbye. Ray and Vic led me over the A3 on a bridge I had not used before, crossing Wisley Common; a short ride along the River Wey into Byfleet. Made a nice change from the usual way I would go home.
Thank you all for your company, with a special thanks to Terry for back marking.
Cheers Pam
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