I’d been very tempted by the write up from the brisk group
for the Hinds Head at Norton-in-Hales a few weeks ago. It was a place that
demanded a repeat visit, and starting from the Ice Cream Farm it was a
manageable a ride of around 50 miles. I had copied most of the brisk route but
reversed it.
Our group included both brisk and moderate riders: Steve T,
George, John M, Andy from Mold, Ray, Tom, Paul, Dave P, Dave H, myself and
Bryan who was only joining us for the first few miles. The early rain had
stopped as we left and troubled us no further. We started through Tattenhall
and over Harthill, before passing by Cholmondeley, Wrenbury, Aston and Adderley.
Lovely quiet lanes were traversed under a little cloud and some sunshine, and
by 1230 we had arrived at the pub.
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| Photo by John M |
The key question was whether the Hinds Head would live up to
the reputation of the earlier visit. We had a friendly and efficient welcome
from an Aussie barman, who served us good quality beer and lime & soda at 60p
a pint. The food followed and was good:
my steak and ale pie was full of tasty meat and accompanied by excellent chips
and gravy. The group’s collective view was positive and so the Hinds Head will
find its way on to our list of favourite lunch spots (an updated version will
be on the blog shortly).
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| Photo by Steve T |
The benign weather continued as we cycled back on more fine
lanes. We skirted Audlem and then passed through Sound, Ravensmoor and
Brindley, to emerge in Bunbury for an obligatory stop at Tilly’s. Then it was
the usual route by Beeston Castle, where George left us, and on to the Ice
Cream Farm. A total of 49 miles in good September weather. Let’s hope we have a good many more days like
this before winter.
SH
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