ROWTOWN - WOOD ST. VILLAGE - RIPLEY
There was a nice manageable number at Bourne G.C. for todays ride. Bill,
Margaret, Don, Alan and Bob made their own way from elevenses whilst Irene,
Graham, Ed, Vic, Terry, Dave Ward and John Bellamy continued to lunch where
Chris joined us.
My intention was to turn right out of the garden centre, over the hill to
Woodham Park Road thence along the A247 to Monument Road to join the Basingstoke
canal. Vic came up with a good suggestion, hence we took the off road track on
the right at the bottom of the hill leading us to join my route on the A247,
with cycle lane. Thanks Vic, nice one!
Upon leaving the canal at Brookwood we turned right into Cemetery Pales to
Pirbright; A324, Cobbett Hill Road, Frog Grove Lane, into The Royal Oak for
lunch where we were well looked after.
We departed some time later, turning right out of the pub then
another right onto a bridle path taking us to Applegarth Avenue. After a
couple of roundabouts it was into Guildford University, exiting on to Walnut
Tree Close. Here one has to look out for a gap between the buildings, opposite
the station, which took us over the River Wey into Guildford next to the
cinema. One or two lefts and rights, a walk across the A322, then a couple
more lefts and rights lead us into Nightingales Lane where we turned into Stoke
Park.
Yes.....we did go along the River Wey to the A3 cycle route! Not so bad
when one is looking forward to stopping for tea at Pinnocks in Ripley! Lot's
to chat about - as well as the Tour de France!!!
A very enjoyable day, thanks all for joining me and especially for back
markers and corner markers. The only photo I am aware of is the one Dave took
and put on his Strava!
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