"B" Ride - 3rd September 2014 - Cobham/Cranleigh/Dorking (Denbies)

On a pleasant end of summer day, I led 16 out of Cobham to the Park Hatch Pub in Cranleigh (Meadow of cranes from old English). I had planned to ride to Cranleigh last summer but the pub, the food and service were disappointing to say the least. It was therefore a surprise to return on a reccie to find a refurbished pub with friendly service and much improved fare.

The route via Hungry Hill Lane, the beastly Staple Lane and Shere was undulating. We then climbed out of Shere and headed towards Farley Green to pick up the "Cranleigh Link". We continued on an almost traffic-free lane through the woods. We passed the impressive Cranleigh Boarding School, turned on to the High Street, then onto Ewhurst Road and arrived at the Pub at ten past one. We were promptly and amicably served with above average pub food.

After lunch we cycled to Ewhurst, Ockley, on to Capel, Newdigate, passed Henfold Lake, through Brockham to Denbies for tea.

No discombobulations to report and a round trip of 65 miles for F & F.
The leader and backmarker slept well that night.

Frank H.

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