Wednesday Wanders & Other Rides
Another Tuesday Traipse ~ 10th November 2026
Five cyclists met on a chilly morning at Sheet Green, where we headed off to West Liss then down towards the Station turning off along the Riverside Path. After encountering a large group of walkers, we continued apace along Warren Road, then Rake Road hoping to get to the Triangle Centre before the large group of walkers did. Refreshments were enjoyed by all and as we were finishing these delights the walkers arrived. Replete, we said goodbye to Brian, who gave us the inside information about the walkers destination, and thanked him for his back marking duties. We then continued on our way back to Sheet, having had good company and a splendid ride before the promised rain, which came later in the afternoon.
Tuesday Traipse to Crookley Park ~ 3rd November 2026
Ten cyclists gathered in the sunshine at the Causeway layby, on a fresh morning and set off in two groups along the path to QEP, up and past the Hampshire Hog and onto Chalton. After a short breather we travelled on through the lanes to Crookley Park where we enjoyed refreshments together before heading back to the starting point via Finchdean and Buriton. Many thanks to Russ for leading the second group and to Trevor and Rodney for their back marking duties.. An enjoyable ride was had by all.
And Another Wednesday Wander 28th October 2026
Seven enthusiastic cyclists assembled in the sunshine at the Causeway layby and set off on the cycle path up and over to QEP where we continued up towards the Hampshire Hog. Turning off just before, we travelled onto Clanfield admiring the views of the fields and countryside along the way. Travelling up East Meon Road we carried on up to the Southdowns Ridge, where we were treated to a wonderful panorama in the sunshine looking down towards East Meon and beyond. Shortly afterwards we arrived at the Sustainability Centre for refreshments, chocolate cake for some! Being replete we made our return journey down towards East Meon, but turning off heading to Oxenbourne and onto Weston. The road surface had improved since we last travelled along this road as most of the 100 or so potholes had either been filled in, in some places or completely resurfaced in others.We returned to the layby after a super 12.5 mile ride in the sunshine with good company and smiles. Many thanks to Russ for his backmarking duties.
Yet another another Wednesday Wander to Old Dairy Cafe 14th October 2026
11 riders set off from the Causeway CP on a sunny but fresh morning, heading to Weston and on towards East Meon stopping briefly to admire the Giants Cottage wall. Once through East Meon we headed towards West Meon turning off on the road towards Privett. Once down the hill we switched across the A272 further towards Privett. Two intrepid manual bike riders did a sterling job on both steep and long hills. Thereafter reached the Old Dairy Cafe for a welcome tea/coffee alongside cakes and brownies etc. Fully satiated we went along Church Lane to East Meon, Frogmore and ending up back at Petersfield . Three riders took an alternative way home and I’m sure they made it ok. Many thanks for Sue leading the second group and back markers Rosie and John.
And Another Wednesday Wander ~ 30th September 2026
Fifteen enthusiastic riders gathered at the Heath Car Park after the earlier rain had stopped and ventured out down Sussex Road and up through Nursted Rocks and then down into the quiet country lanes. Wending our way past Quebec and admiring the wonderful view in the sunshine we carried on past Sky Park Farm and then to Durleighmarsh Tearooms. Refreshments and chat followed before our return to our starting point. Many thanks to Sue and Philip for leading the second and third groups and to Lorraine, Chris and Paul for their backmarking duties. A very enjoyable ride with very pleasant company.
And Another Wednesday Wander ~ 23rd September 2026
Eleven riders started off in two groups cycling in the sunshine from Sheet Green and working our way up through West Liss to The Spread Eagle where John joined us. From here we headed up via the cycle path next to the A3 and onto Greatham, where Brian and Julia joined us. The fourteen riders then carried on northwards on road and then on the Longmoor path by the A325, we crossed this road and went down the road to Blackmoor enjoying the sunshine and the fields edged with trees. Then turning into Blackmoor we proceeded to the edge of the Hogmoor Inclosure finding our way through the obstacles and onto the tracks. A rough ride followed all the way to the cafe where welcome refreshments were consumed. It should be noted that we encountered the Farnham u3a Cycling Group also enjoying a day out in the sunshine. The way back to Whitehill through the jungle, the kissing gate and more obstacles was only eventful as what some might call a "wrong turn" was actually "an inadvertent detour" was taken. From Whitehill we travelled back through the trees by the path at the edge of Longmoor Ranges. Back through Greatham and then down the Riverside Walk to Liss, where we said farewell to Julia, Brian, Rosie and John. The remaining riders made their way back to Sheet. All enjoyed a very pleasant ride in the sunshine with good company. Thanks to Sue & Chris for leading and backmarking the second group and thanks also to Graham for backmarking the first group.
Yet Another Wednesday Wander ~ 16th Sept 2026
Fourteen enthusiastic riders gathered on Sheet Green to set off in three groups to Milland passing Liss, quiet dog corner (yes - no barking today), Rake where the nice workmen moved the barriers so that we could squeeze through and onto Milland for refreshments. Returning via Borden Wood and then to Hill Brow where our party split, so to take the old A3 and the remainder to head down the hill to Andlers Ash Road and back to Sheet. Thank you to the leaders and back markers as well as all riders for making the wander enjoyable.
Wednesday Wander - A circuit around Petersfield ~ 9th September 2026
In the absence of several “Wednesday Wonder” regulars who were on the Sudbury holiday we still got a full ride on this lovely Wednesday morning. Mick, Christine, Russ, Yvonne, Deanna, Flik, Diana, Rosie, Anne, Phyllida, Bill & Paul set off in 2 groups from Sheet Green. We stopped in Steep to recover from the steep hill just before the church, but were soon on our way again down to Stroud and then up the long hill towards Ramsdean. After another recovery period we headed onto the QE Country Park café via Weston and onto the path alongside the A3. I think everyone was getting used to the hills now as everyone seemed to sail up the hill just before QECP quite easily. Sitting outside at the cafe in the lovely (but not too hot) sunshine – enjoying a good chin wag on many subjects we were soon (too soon!) on our way again. Some took the route straight to Petersfield via the Causeway but the main group headed back to Sheet via Buriton and Heath Road East (Completing a full circuit of Petersfield). Many Thanks to everyone for their lovely Company and too Russ for leading the second group and to Rosie & Anne for their back marker duties. See you all again soon!
Wednesday Wander to Crookley Park ~ 2nd September 2026
Ten cyclists gathered in the rain at the Causeway layby, as the rain eased off the gallant riders proceeded in two groups along the path to QEP, up and past the Hampshire Hog and onto Chalton. After a short breather we travelled on through the lanes to Crookley Park where we met dry Lorraine and enjoyed refreshments together before heading back to the starting point via Finchdean and Buriton. Many thanks to Ken for leading the second group and to Jenny and Paul for their back marking duties.. An enjoyable ride was had by all.
Wednesday Wander with Wonderful Chocolate Cake! ~ 26th August 2026
10 of us set off this morning in perfect cycling conditions for a Wednesday wander up to the Beech cafe at the Sustainability centre. It was just lovely wandering through the lanes past Giant’s cottage and then up the very scenic but steep hill to the Sustainability centre, where the cafe (as usual) did us proud - providing delicious carrot cake and flapjack as well as the best chocolate cake by far😂 Our return route took us along the ridge of Old Winchester hill with fabulous views in all directions and including sightings of East Meon church, Privett church and the Iron Age hill fort of Old Winchester hill, before we dropped down on to the West-East Meon Road, returning via East Meon and Frogmore. Thank you everyone for your lovely company and grateful thanks to Russ for leading the second group and Geoff for being our back marker.
Wednesday Wander ~ 19th August 2026
Eleven of us met up at the Heath in a welcome gentle drizzle for a ride round Petersfield. In two groups we wended our way through Buriton, Ramsdean through Stroud to Steep. After a coffee break and a natter at the Cricketers we carried on in warm sunshine up Mill Lane, back to the Heath without incident via Steep Marsh and Sheet. Thanks to Brian and Trevor for keeping us all in order as back markers. Great to see everyone!
The Thursday Thriller ~ 13th August 2026
What is the collective noun for a group of Chris' ? Is it a Chaos, a Cluster, a Confusion, or something else? Anyway, the dynamic duo left Petersfield Square and headed towards the Causeway and onto Ramsdean Road, where we had to navigate round all the potholes. Fortunately the council or their contractors had marked white lines round the area of each pothole, in addition to this, a number was painted next to each pothole, starting at 1 and going well into the 90's ! The whole (pardon the pun) road should be resurfaced. Nevertheless it meant that we were able to see each pothole well in advance. We met up with Geoff at East Meon and the Three Amigos headed up to the Southdowns Ridge passing Old Winchester Hill and down to Warnford and up Wheely Down (yes Wheely) and then to the Millbury’s and down the hill crossing the A272 and to the Flower Pots, where we had to wait a short while for opening time. We were joined for lunch by Linda and Lorraine and all enjoyed splendid fare. After saying farewell to the two L’s we wended our way back via Hinton Ampner and the back lanes to West Meon, then onto East Meon, where we said goodbye to Geoff. The dynamic duo then made their way back to Petersfield for a well earned rest and recuperation. Thanks to Geoff and the other Chris for their back marking and leading duties, as and when. A good thrilling 33.5 mile ride in hot weather with good company.
Wednesday Wander.~ 12th August 2026
This was my first Wander! 8 of us met at the causeway and we went the direct route to the QEP. It was cool in the shaded courtyard and we enjoyed some coffee and drinks. We took a vote on the return route and decided to return via Chalton and Buriton . Much of the route from Chalton was shaded by trees and made for very pleasant cycling. Thanks for coming and a good time was had by all. No more than 13 to 15 miles. The temperatures a shade under 30c. Thanks to Chris for back marking. See some of you tomorrow . Geoff
Another Wednesday Wander ~ 5th August
Fifteen enthusiastic cyclists set off in three groups from the Heath Car Park, heading East. After the climb past Nurstead Rocks the ensemble travelled through the lanes, some passing West Harting, others not, but that didn't matter, the weather was fine and we all ended up at the Durleighmarsh Teabarn for refreshments. Once replete, the happy cyclists returned to the stating point, content with a good morning out in the fresh air and sunshine. Thanks to Daph and Rodney for leading the second and third groups and to Paul, Anne and Lorraine for their backmarking duties.