Soon swarms of members arrived, probably the largest turnout this year! Obviously the location is near to the centre of the C&M universe making it a very short ride to get there for most.
Right the group consisted of:Ed, Graham, Pam, Simon, Ray W, Ged, Richard D, Maureen, Dave, Dave V, Bob, Vic, Carolin, Brian B and me.
Carolin, Dave V, Richard and Bob did not continue to lunch.
It was still rather chilly but sunny when we set off over Hampton Court Bridge, (where for some unknown reason Ray crossed the road by himself and we had to wait for him when he realised his mistake), and along the cycle path to Summer road, left and across the level crossing and a right turn into Speer Road. From there we headed West and past Ember Court and and an off road path across the Ember River and onto Walton.
From there it was the usual route through Weybridge, Addlestone and Ottershaw and past Fairoaks airfield and a left turn into Philpot lane, over the Mill Bourne river and the next right and into Chobham and Pashas (a Turkish eatery) for lunch, plenty of seating on comfy armchairs and a real welcome from the maitre d.
We did arrive a touch early but that didn't stop us lingering and enjoying chitchat, banter and good food. But all good things must come to an end and so the next leg of the journey began.
Heading Northish out of Chobham and into Red Lion Road that becomes Gracious Pond road, a left at the end and an unexpected left, for the group anyway, into Accommodation road and a right at the end taking us on an undulating ride back to Addlestone, Weybridge and tea at the Riverside barn at Walton.
Sitting in the sun drinking tea and eating cake made it hard to leave. It was so cosy that Ron even fell asleep much to the amusement of the group! But leave we must.
A very pleasant sourjon to Cobham with a good crowd on a warm(ish) Sunday in Autumn. Thank you all for good company and to Simon for back marking and waking Ron from his slumber.
Tony.
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