On a fine, dry, mild day I led Liz, Steph (tec, thanks), Cliff, Ian, Johns G and S, Les and Ray H west from the Douglas Brunton Centre, shortly turning south into Roffe's Lane, leading to the only real climb of the day, White Hill. Over the crest we seemed to go downhill for ever, crossing the M25 then the A25 at Bletchingly, turning left past t' untroubled post mill at Outwood. A few quiet, level, traffic-free lanes later we arrived at the Plough at Smallfield. I don't recall visiting there before though others did. Service was quick, food was good, it's a place to remember. After lunch we explored a few un-named dry tracks, eventually emerging onto Balcombe Road leading to Horley where we were able to escape much of the traffic by turning left into Horley Row. A quick look over the shoulder (just to check the teddy bears were OK) in Meath Green Lane, then Lonesome Lane led us to Reigate Garden Centre. Suitably refreshed we carried on to Betchworth where some brave souls decided they hadn't had sufficient hills so opted to return via Pebblecoombe. With a clicking right pedal I opted for Brockham, the golf course and A24 cycle track.
Terry
PS Lidl have cycling gear tomorrow (Thursday 18th)
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