EdButler said:There: ~1:45 I'd say driving at normal leisurely speeds
Back: Approx 2:15 tourist dependant!Theres also a nice pub at half distance is anyone fancies a quick Coca Cola
Should be fine!
Mineral water will suit me fine though!
Y14+9TE+to:tf11+8up&geocode=&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=52.517892,-2.49527&sspn=0.417834,0.878906&ie=UTF8&z=10
. Nice part of the world too. (As noted my route was intended to be a catalyst for activity, but too long considering the distances some will drive to the start)
Andrew_Morris said:With time ticking down I thought I might throw another suggestion into the ring.....
I'd hate for us to end the meet scratching our heads and wondering how to spend the rest of the day..... :scratchhead:
Instead of splitting the group on a North/South divide why don't we try heading on a short drive of say 1 1/2 hours.
My lunch stop suggestion not too far away is about 30 miles from the meet but for those wishing to enjoy the stunning views from Clee Hill we can take the more picturesque and less direct route via Henley and head east across the hillside from Clee Hill towards Cleobury Mortimer. There is a car park alongside the road that would make a fantastic setting for a group shot :camera:
I have posted a suggested round route below.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=tf11+8up&daddr=henley+to
But we can choose to make our way to the lunch either individually or in small groups.
http://www.theploughinn.org/
I can personally vouch for the quality of the carvery and I have spoken to them and they could fit at least 12 of us in at 1.30pm for lunch, but I would need to confirm by Monday. They have plenty of parking and a mate of mine went there quite recently on a land rover rally and had a great time there.
After lunch we can go our separate ways......
If I can get 5+ commitments (please let me know whether you are on your own or with company)then I can firm up the reservation. I need final numbers by Sunday evening so don't take too long to make your mind up...
What do you think?
I look forward to meeting you all next week!
Andy
)Zed_Steve said:
Andrew_Morris said:Andrew_Morris said:With time ticking down I thought I might throw another suggestion into the ring.....
I'd hate for us to end the meet scratching our heads and wondering how to spend the rest of the day..... :scratchhead:
Instead of splitting the group on a North/South divide why don't we try heading on a short drive of say 1 1/2 hours.
My lunch stop suggestion not too far away is about 30 miles from the meet but for those wishing to enjoy the stunning views from Clee Hill we can take the more picturesque and less direct route via Henley and head east across the hillside from Clee Hill towards Cleobury Mortimer. There is a car park alongside the road that would make a fantastic setting for a group shot :camera:
I have posted a suggested round route below.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=tf11+8up&daddr=henley+to
But we can choose to make our way to the lunch either individually or in small groups.
http://www.theploughinn.org/
I can personally vouch for the quality of the carvery and I have spoken to them and they could fit at least 12 of us in at 1.30pm for lunch, but I would need to confirm by Monday. They have plenty of parking and a mate of mine went there quite recently on a land rover rally and had a great time there.
After lunch we can go our separate ways......
If I can get 5+ commitments (please let me know whether you are on your own or with company)then I can firm up the reservation. I need final numbers by Sunday evening so don't take too long to make your mind up...
What do you think?
I look forward to meeting you all next week!
Andy
OK, Thanks for showing a little interest.........
I am happy to confirm that I have booked 8 spaces at the pub as mentioned above:-
Those that have shown interest are :-
Andrew_Morris +1 (me!)
cj10jeeper
Zed_Steve
mc.d + 1
Herminator
That means there is 1 place left (2 if I jettison my +1....
The pub is usually fully booked for lunch but we may be able to increase the numbers during the week if anyone else is up for it.
if you want to join us then please let me know, similarly if you can't make it I don't think they would be too stressed if we had to reduce the numbers up to Thursday...
Fingers crossed for some sun..
Andrew_Morris said:Andrew_Morris said:With time ticking down I thought I might throw another suggestion into the ring.....
I'd hate for us to end the meet scratching our heads and wondering how to spend the rest of the day..... :scratchhead:
Instead of splitting the group on a North/South divide why don't we try heading on a short drive of say 1 1/2 hours.
My lunch stop suggestion not too far away is about 30 miles from the meet but for those wishing to enjoy the stunning views from Clee Hill we can take the more picturesque and less direct route via Henley and head east across the hillside from Clee Hill towards Cleobury Mortimer. There is a car park alongside the road that would make a fantastic setting for a group shot :camera:
I have posted a suggested round route below.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=tf11+8up&daddr=henley+to
But we can choose to make our way to the lunch either individually or in small groups.
http://www.theploughinn.org/
I can personally vouch for the quality of the carvery and I have spoken to them and they could fit at least 12 of us in at 1.30pm for lunch, but I would need to confirm by Monday. They have plenty of parking and a mate of mine went there quite recently on a land rover rally and had a great time there.
After lunch we can go our separate ways......
If I can get 5+ commitments (please let me know whether you are on your own or with company)then I can firm up the reservation. I need final numbers by Sunday evening so don't take too long to make your mind up...
What do you think?
I look forward to meeting you all next week!
Andy
OK, Thanks for showing a little interest.........
I am happy to confirm that I have booked 8 spaces at the pub as mentioned above:-
Those that have shown interest are :-
That means there is 1 place left (2 if I jettison my +1....
The pub is usually fully booked for lunch but we may be able to increase the numbers during the week if anyone else is up for it.
if you want to join us then please let me know, similarly if you can't make it I don't think they would be too stressed if we had to reduce the numbers up to Thursday...
Fingers crossed for some sun..
south yorkshire
