GO50 CYCLING
JUL-SEP 2015
GO50 CYCLING: JUL - SEP 2015
The GO50 programme aims to introduce people in the 50+ age group to a healthier lifestyle
and the benefits of regular exercise. Walking or cycling with others - socialising as you exercise adds significantly to the beneficial effects. Regular exercise can: improve balance and flexibility; lower
blood pressure; defend against heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes; help maintain cognitive
function; reduce depression and anxiety. GO50 activities are free, but a donation is very welcome. We
suggest a donation of £2 per person. If you are a taxpayer, we can reclaim the tax on your donations at
no extra cost to you, as long as we have your signature and permission to claim Gift Aid. Ask the leader
for details. No advanced booking required - just turn up at the start and join in. GO50 activities are led
by experienced volunteers who will meet you at the start and lead the way. No children or dogs, please.
Use pub car parks only if you intend to use the pub afterwards. Please be aware of your own fitness
levels and, if in doubt, consult your doctor before starting a new exercise programme. Postcodes given
are nearest available to the start and may not correspond to the exact starting point. (T) indicates
accessible by public transport. Travel information available from Traveline on 08712002233. In the event
of extreme weather, phone the GO50 office before setting off. Leaders reserve the right to cancel an
activity if they feel that it is unsafe to proceed. We recommend that all participants carry contact details
with them in case of emergency.
GO50 Cycling is a programme of organised off-road riding. All rides meet 10am, start 10.15am and
last approximately three hours. For your own safety and comfort please bring a bike suitable
for off-road cycling. Wear a cycle helmet (strongly advised) and suitable clothing. Bring waterproofs, a
drink and a snack. Ride lengths are between 10-20 miles. Grading: (1) = Easy, (2) = Intermediate, (3) =
Challenging. Grade 1 suitable for those who have done some cycling. If you have any doubts about
your off-road cycling ability, we recommend you try a Grade 1 ride first.
Thu 2 JUL: Bookham (1) 16m Quiet roads, hard tracks, Wisley Airfield, Pyrford Lock. All
weather ride. Meet Geoff at Ye Old Windsor Castle, Little Bookham. TQ128 539 / KT23 3AA
Fri 3 JUL: Frensham road ride (3) Approx 30 miles on quiet lanes around the Surrey
Hampshire border with some moderately challenging hills. Meet John J at Frensham British
Legion (park at rear). Lunch at The Holly Bush (just across the road), Shortfield Common Rd,
Frensham GU10 3BJ (same post code).
Mon 6 JUL : Nutfield (3) Scenic climbs and interesting descents exploring different parts of
the North downs. You'll be sure to want a drink at the Pub afterwards. Meet David H at the
Inn on the Pond, Nutfield Marsh Road, Nutfield (TQ301516) RH1 4EU
Wed 8 JUL: Frimley (2) 14m A tour around Chobham Ridges, riding across heath, through
woodland and by the Basingstoke canal. No roads (hardly). Meet John D at Pine Ridge Golf
Club. Park at the western end of their Car Park. GU16 9NX, grid ref: SU907588.
Fri 10 JUL: Ripley (1) 14m To Brooklands via Wisley Common then on to Weybridge,
returning along the Wey Navigation Canal. Includes a short section of the famous banked
motor racing circuit. Meet Gerry at Ripley Green. TQ054570 / GU23 6AN
Tue 14 JUL Bookham (3) Meet Kevin at Ye Old Windsor Castle, Little Bookham. TQ128
539 / KT23 3AA. Polesden Lacey & Ranmore. A fast but not too hard ride. Will include one
technically challenging and very enjoyable downhill section if the weather is good. Tea stop at
Pilgrims Cycles.
Thu 16 JUL: Shalford (1) A gentle scenic ride along tracks and quiet roads. Queen Victoria
pub across the road afterwards (GU4 8BY). Meet Jack at the Scout Hut, Shalford, close to
A281/A248 roundabout. TQ001471 / GU4 8DBA.
GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Rd, Guildford GU1 4QZ, [email protected],
01483 534706, www.ageuk.org.uk/surrey/activities--events
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Mon 20 JUL: Richmond Park & the Thames (1) 16m Mainly flat ( 176m ascent/descent)
with short section of busy road in the middle. From Richmond Park towards Putney Bridge via
Barnes common, thence Thames towpath. Wonderful views. Meet David L at Pembroke
Lodge CP, Richmond Park. TQ186728 / TW10 5HX. Lunch at Lass o’ Richmond Hill, Queen’s
Rd, TW10 6JJ
Wed 22 Jul: Ludshot Common (3) Scenic hilly ride taking in Devil’s Punchbowl, Polecat
Valley, Waggoners Wells and Ludshot Common. Lunch at The Fox and Pelican, Grayshot.
Meet John J at Ludshott Common car park on B3002 between Grayshott & Headley.
SU852357 / Nearest postcode GU26 6JG.
Fri 24 JUL: Tilford (2) 12m Undulating terrain taking in Hankley Common, then trails
skirting Frensham Common, Bourne Woods, Crooksbury Common. No major hills, but some
steady climbs. Steepest climbs are on tarmac. Possible mud patches. Meet Maggie at
Stockbridge car park, Tilford Rd, Tilford GU10 2DD. SU876427
Mon 27 JUL: Mogador (2) 15m To Tattenham Corner and back. Meet Gwyn at the
Sportsman pub, Mogador. TQ239532 / KT20 7ES
Tues 28 JUL: Bushy Park (1) 15m Along towpath by Hampton Court Palace to Kingston,
then onto Ham & Richmond Park returning via Teddington. Lunch at Kings Arms or
Pheasantry. Meet Barry at Diana Fountain car park in Bushy Park. TQ159693 / TW11 0EW
Thu 30 JUL: Tunnel Hill (3) Meet Jack at Potters Pub, Mytchett Place Road, Mytchett
(SU893549) for a technically challenging ride over the hills and through the woods between
Tunnel Hill and the Basingstoke Canal. We make some use of specially made bike paths.
Potters, GU16 6DD/ SU893549
Wed 5 AUG: Winkfield (1/2) 15m ** NEW ** Try somewhere different. Discover the
bridleways and byroads of Berkshire, visiting Littlewick Green and Shottesbrooke Park. Not
hilly, but expect bumps, puddles, mud and brambles when off-road. Meet John D at
Fernygrove Farm (aka Lordland’s Farm), RG42 6HN, grid. ref SU881740. Look for the signed
right turn (a farm track) from the A330, after reaching Hawthorn Hill. Enjoy lunch in the farm
coffee shop.
Fri 7 AUG: Elstead (2) 12m Mainly off-road, sandy heathland tracks across the local
Commons. Includes short slopes and some single-track. Meet Maggie at Elstead Mill. GU8
6LE
Tue 11 AUG: Forest Green (2) 14m taking in Ockley, Walliswood on a mixture of
bridleways and minor roads/tracks and passing through open countryside and farmland. Meet
Nick at the Parrot pub car park, Forest Green, just off B2126 Ockley Rd, opposite the forge.
TQ129412 / RH5 5RZ
Thu 13 AUG: Earlswood Lakes Road Ride 25m A road ride with a tea stop. Meet Frank
at Earlswood Lakes car park – height restriction at entrance. TQ270483 / RH2 7QB
Fri 14 AUG: Reigate Heath (1) Exploring the quiet lanes and bridleways to the South and
West of the Skimmington Castle Pub. Meet David H at the Skimmington Castle pub, Bonny’s
Road, off Flanchford Rd, Reigate. Park in CP behind pub. TQ238497 / RH2 8RL
Mon 17 AUG: Albury (3) 14m Ride along North Downs Way to Picketts Hole and back via
Abinger Roughs, some hills but worth it for lovely scenery. Meet Barry at The Drummond
Arms - TQ049478 / GU5 9AG
GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Rd, Guildford GU1 4QZ, [email protected],
01483 534706, www.ageuk.org.uk/surrey/activities--events
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Wed 19 AUG: Dockenfield (2) Meet Sue at the Blue Bell pub, Dockenfield ( GU10 4EX SU
822 411). Gentle 14 mile ride along Surrey Hampshire border taking in Frensham, Whitmoor
Vale and some of Alice Holt Forest. Lunch at the Blue Bell.
Fri 21 AUG: Leigh (1) 12m Easy ride around the area south of Leigh. Meet David L at the
Seven Stars, Bunce Common Rd, Leigh. TQ217472 / RH2 8NP (will switch to more road ride if
too muddy)
Tue 25 AUG: Chaldon (3) 14m Heading west towards Happy Valley and Farley Down. Lots
of woodland trails (some new bits). Meet Gwyn at The Harrow Inn, Stanstead Road, Chaldon.
TQ326539 / CR3 6AJ
Wed 26 AUG: : Elstead (1) Easy all weather ride along open countryside in the upper Wey
Valley. Meet Maggie at the Mill at Elstead. GU8 6LE
Thu 27 AUG: Headley (2/3) 12m Heathland and some single track around Headley,
Walton & Mickleham. Steady pace. Meet Mike at The Cock Inn in Headley. TQ205548 / KT18
6LE
Followed by Go 50 Ride Leaders Meeting at 14:00.
Wed 2 SEP: Friday Street (3) 10m Technical ride for experienced, confident riders. Meet
Mike at Friday Street car park. Turn off A25 at Manor Farm, Wotton into Hollow Lane. After
1m turn left into Friday Street Rd. Car park is ¼m on right (watch out for low entrance
height). TQ126457 / RH5 6JR. (Lunch at The Volunteer, RH5 6PR)
Fri 4 SEP: Sidney Wood (1) 16m Woodland tracks, farmland and quiet roads around
Dunsfold. Some undulations, but no long or steep hills. Meet Gerry at the Forestry
Commission car park at Sidney Wood. TQ026350 / GU68HU.
Tue 8 SEP: Greywell (1/2) Meet Sue at the Fox & Goose Pub (RG29 1BY SU718513) in
Greywell village, 2 miles SW of junction 5 on the M3. Please park on the grass at the far end
of the car park. Interesting ride exploring end of the Basingstoke Canal and rolling
Hampshire countryside.
Thu 10 SEP: Reigate (3) 17m From Reigate Heath to Box Hill and back. Meet Gwyn at
Skimmington Castle pub, Bonny’s Road, off Flanchford Rd, Reigate. Park in CP behind pub.
TQ238497 / RH2 8RL
Fri 11 SEP: Bagshot (2) 11m Enjoy a ride up High Curley in Lightwater Country Park,
around Bagshot Heath and along Saddleback Hill. Some short steep climbs and a tricky
single-track descent. Meet John D at the Forester’s Arms, 173 London Rd (the A30),
Bagshot, GU19 5DH Grid Ref: SU 906626.
Mon 14 SEP: Shalford (2) 14m A ride through scenic countryside south of Guildford.
Queen Victoria pub across the road afterwards (GU4 8BY). Meet Jack at the Scout Hut,
Shalford, close to A281/A248 roundabout. TQ001471 / GU4 8DB
Wed 16 SEP: Loxwood (1) 15m. A gentle ride through West Sussex countryside using a
mixture of tracks, canal towpath and quiet roads. Could be a bit bumpy across some fields
and on the towpath. Meet Gerry at the Canal Trust car park behind the Onslow Arms.
TQ042312/RH14 0RD
GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Rd, Guildford GU1 4QZ, [email protected],
01483 534706, www.ageuk.org.uk/surrey/activities--events
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Fri 18 SEP: Chilworth (3) Up to the Downs Link, down towards Shalford to the North
Downs Way past St Martha's Church (view) with single track descent to Guildford Lane. Climb
to Newlands Corner (view) for break at cafe. Down across Guildford Golf Course then climb to
Pewley Down (view) to descend to Chilworth via single track and quiet lane. Meet Nick at
Percy Arms, Chilworth. TQ030472 / GU4 8NP
Mon 21 SEP: Outwood (2) Meet Frank at the car park, 100 yds northwest of Windmill
(TQ326457). Good ride heading north to Bletchingley. Some on-road riding. Coffee stop enroute. RH1 5PW
Tue 22 SEP: Bagshot via Swinley Forest (2) & (3) Negotiate single-track sections of
Swinley Forest’s blue and red circuits, setting out from Bagshot. Meet Barry & Geoff at
Forester’s Arms, 173 London Road (A30), GU19 5DH / SU906626
Thu 24 SEP: Crane River Valley: (1) 15m Flat ride (147m ascent/descent) across Bushy
Park to Hampton Wick, up Crane river to Teddington & Richmond and back along Thames
towpath. Some busy roads in the middle. Meet David L at the White Hart Hotel, at the foot of
Kingston bridge on the Hampton side. 1 High Street, Hampton Wick, KT1 4DA TQ 174695
Mon 28 SEP: Ashtead Common (2) 16m Mainly easy ride across Ashtead Common,
Ashtead Park, Langley Vale then some hilly stuff to Tattenham Corner returning across the
Downs and Epsom Common. Meet Barry at The Star pub A243 Kingston Road TQ166600 /
KT22 0DP
Wed 30 SEP: Bookham Common (2) A ride across Bookham Common visiting Polesden
Lacey and views across Box Hill, before returning. Meet Geoff at The Windsor Castle, Little
Bookham Street, Bookham. TQ125545 / KT23 3AA
GO50, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Rd, Guildford GU1 4QZ, [email protected],
01483 534706, www.ageuk.org.uk/surrey/activities--events
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