Destination: Boxhill & Westhumble
Riders: ‘Woody’ aka Al, ‘Tom Tom’ aka Lin, Raph, Granty, Big Smurf.
Bikes: Ironhorse Elite MK III (2) Ibis Mojo, La Pierre (Little Pete) Specialied Stumpjumper
Train: Train from Clapham Junction/Epsom/ Boxhill & Westhumble.
Food: Food consumed on the train: – 2 x croissants, 1 x muffin, 3 x coffees.
Distance: Approx 20-25 miles
Terrain: XC – Rolling hills, plenty of climbs, wet, muddy and with snow & ice in the hills.
Some small tarmac sections in order to link in off-road sections.
Weather: Clear Blue skies, bright but cold.
Description: Starting off from Boxhill & Westhumble station take the left turn up Crabtree Lane and where it ends take the bridleway. Follow the bridleway towards Great Bookham. and when you get to the crossroads turn left towards Polseden Lacey. Follow the road down towards Ranmore Common and towards the white downs then across the railway line and towards Westcott. The route will then take you up the rookery and head towards Summer lightening http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMMlDcqVcvc (marked trail). We realized that the forestry commission had changed the Summer Lightening route as a lot of the top section had been fenced off. Parts of the track covered in snow and pretty muddy but still able to get some speed. Slammed once in to the snow with the rear wheel just sliding from under me but with soft snow to fall into I was able to laugh it off this time. From Broadmoor down via Wotton Common, then back on yourself towards Abinger Bottom and then down to Friday Street. After lunch set off from Friday Street back up the hill and down to Wotton and then pick up the trail in reverse, but taking a different route back along Ranmore and back to Westhumble.
Location Map: (click for bigger picture)
Food: Stephan Langton at Friday Street
Excellent pub situated in a valley and hidden away from the masses. Popular with walkers and cyclists and the obligatory Sunday locals the Stephan Langton Inn serves really good food. (see details below) Make sure you get there early on Sundays as it gets very busy.
Stephan Langton Inn.
Address: Friday Street, Abinger Common, nr Dorking, RH5 6JR (Map).
Tel: +44 (0)1306 730775.
Cuisine(s): English, Modern British.
Opening Times: Tues - Sat: 12:30 - 14:30 19:00 - 21:00_Sun: 12:30 - 14:30
Avg Price: £35.00
www.stephan-langton.co.uk
Injuries: None unless you count grit in the eye – come on Al you can do better than that.
Mechanicals: None apart from my worn disc pads.
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