Thanks folks, my username is no relation.
I had a look at the OTT website, I reckon it could have been those guys, the group was fairly large. I’ll register with them and see what’s happening, that’s a big help actually.
Herts is a difficult place, I normally just fling the bike in the car and head to Swinley, but the 2hrs drive means most of my day is gone for what is a relatively small ride.
I run a loop at the moment which is about 27mi, it takes in WGC to Wheathamstead via Ayots, then bridleways via nomansland common to Symondshyde wood, bridleways from there to Brocket Hall, then Lemsford and back to WGC. – bit of a faff but it’s an enjoyable ride and very quiet on a Sunday. I rarely meet anyone else on the whole ride.
If anyone out there has veiwranger routes or info they’d like to share, I’d be very happy indeed.