Blackheath
Pictures from TerryIt was still coolish but fine when I (Terry) led newcomer Peter Leigh (welcome, Peter), Brian F, Les and Norman onto the Drove Road from Newlands Corner but within a mile Les had a puncture. After joining Staple Lane we descended Combe Lane to briefly join the A25 before turning off for Albury and Chilworth, opting for Blackheath and its' signpost (100% correct but useless) en route to Wonersh. We turned into Tannery Lane, noting the bridge over non-existent water of the Wey and Arun Junction Canal (1816-1871), also the bridge over the non-existent Horsham and Guildford Direct Railway Company line (1865-1966). It was quite peaceful and quiet riding along the Downs Link - occasionally getting glimpses of the canal, near Bramley a gang was busy doing restoration work. (A lot has been done near Loxwood, a little further on). Fairly soon we arrived at Cranleigh and The Little Park Hatch where we were all pleased with our lunches - Peter also had a sweet then decided he would probably have another drink and make his own way back to his daughter's car at Newlands Corner. Meanwhile we removed a layer or so and started our return journey, avoiding Ewhurst by using quiet, shady, pot-holey Gadbridge Lane, Plough Lane and Lower Breache Road, then the usual return route to Denbies after which we went our separate ways. From Terry
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