A Group 12th December

Well I did mention Ranmore and Headley but there were some who seemed surprised by the fact that a run from Claygate to Leigh and back to Epsom should involve about 2000 feet of climbing. Fifteen of us had a fast run down the Portsmouth Road to Cobham and then across Bookham Common to Effingham where the climbing started in earnest - up Highbarn and Hogden Lanes to Ranmore. Then we descended along the North Downs Way through Denbies with fine views across  Dorking.

Punchbowl and Root Hills warmed us up and increased the appetite still further before arriving at the Seven Stars just after 1pm. Service and food was good and we were away again by about 2.15 cutting across Wellhouse Road to Brockham and then the Coach Road. Lodgebottom Road up to Headley provided the last hill of the day before a long descent towards Epsom. Only four stopped for tea at the Old Moat. Thanks to Mike for back marking and all the corner markers.

Author: Brian