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Sat Sep 16th 2023

1* Monthly Half-Day Ride to Longworth	1*

Leader: Steve Swanton	Start Time: 2:00 pm	Start Location: OMH
Description: Monthly 16-32km (10-20 miles) family and social half-day rides, usually with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 13-16km/h (8-10mph). Occasional short or gentle climbs. To help gauge numbers, please let the Ride Leader know if you would like to come. An afternoon ride this month (note 2pm start) riding northwards to Longworth for refreshments at the Blue Boar Inn. Out via Charney Bassett and back via Lyford with an optional 2 mile loop to Hinton Waldrist passing through one of my favourite hidden places...
Riders: Alan Fisher Angie Fisher Lorna Swanton Steve Swanton Susan Holdroyd Riders = 5 Weather: Report: With quite a few of our regular 1* riders away, a select group of 5 for this afternoon's outing. We had a very pleasant ride out to Longworth admiring the multitude of berries in the hedgerows and noting the early autumn tints along the lanes. As is customary, with stopped by the walnut tree in Denchworth and on the green at Charney Bassett for a rest and natter. We crossed the A420 at the western Southmoor junction. One eastbound driver, turning off, very kindly stopped before the turning box and patiently waited for the westbound carriageway to clear, to allow us all to cross safely. Thank you . We did indeed include the optional loop to Hinton Waldrist and after touring the village took the bridleway across to Longworth. We duly stopped by the pond to admire the view of Longworth church after passing the manor house. All new to Alan. Light rain was falling as we approached the Blue Boar. Sadly their coffee machine wasn't working and as they said they had no kettle it was cold drinks all round. The raindrops came and went while we were enjoying our drinks on the patio, but were never too heavy to drive us inside. For the return leg we crossed the A420 on the bridleway bridge, after which the gentle downhill from Southmoor to the river Ock, on one of the best road surfaces in the area, was delightfully easy. All too soon we were back in Grove, just before 5pm and heading our separate ways. Thanks everyone for your friendly company on a very easy ride to lead.
Distance: 27.84 km (17.30 mi)	Ride Details: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44467795
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41765156"
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Start Locations: WMP
Wantage Market Place; OMH
Old Mill Hall, Grove

Categories: 1* - Suitable for irregular, social, beginner or family riders, pace will match the slower riders. Not hilly or long. Expect rides up to 3 hours. Gentle exercise.; 2* - Suitable for regular riders who prefer to cover some distance but at a more relaxed pace. Likely to be half-day rides. Solid exercise.; 3* - Suitable for experienced riders, may be hilly, long, quick, or any combination! Likely to be half or full-day rides. Challenging exercise.; 4* - Suitable for athletic riders who can ride safely above the 3* standard. Quick rides for the fit.; More Information