Cedars of Lebanon, Norbury Park in 2006
From Claygate I led Heather, Liz, Mel (John G's daughter), Pat, Chas (tec, thanks),Cliff, Eddie, Harold, Johns various, Les, Mike M, Ray H, Roger and Toni south along the track (New Road) to join the B280 to Oxshott. Just over a mile of the A244 was enough - we turned right into quieter Oaklawn Road leading to River Lane and Norbury Park. Fortunately the track up to the sawmill was quite dry, after a breather we made a slight diversion to inspect the Cedars of Lebanon sculptures, then freewheeled carefully (sleeping policemen !) to the A24, admiring the wonderful view to the east. Preferring the Old London Road through Mickleham to the cycletrack, we did have to use the track from Ryka's to Pixham Lane, then to Brockham via Betchworth Golf Course. Service at The Royal Oak was quite slow, unlike when I checked it out last week. From Brockham Green we took the short track leading to Mill Hill then via Betchworth, Wonham Lane (lots of deer and lllllamas), Trumpets Hill Road (where unfortunately Harold's gear cable broke), Leigh and Blackbrook (anybody want to buy a pub ?) to Inholms Lane. After a discussion, only Heather, Mel, Chas, Johns G and M and Terry opted for tea at Courtyard Cafe, Dorking, after which we headed for Leatherhead and home. A pleasant ride, dry, warm enough with the occasional sun and plenty of colourful flowers to see.
Terry
From Claygate I led Heather, Liz, Mel (John G's daughter), Pat, Chas (tec, thanks),Cliff, Eddie, Harold, Johns various, Les, Mike M, Ray H, Roger and Toni south along the track (New Road) to join the B280 to Oxshott. Just over a mile of the A244 was enough - we turned right into quieter Oaklawn Road leading to River Lane and Norbury Park. Fortunately the track up to the sawmill was quite dry, after a breather we made a slight diversion to inspect the Cedars of Lebanon sculptures, then freewheeled carefully (sleeping policemen !) to the A24, admiring the wonderful view to the east. Preferring the Old London Road through Mickleham to the cycletrack, we did have to use the track from Ryka's to Pixham Lane, then to Brockham via Betchworth Golf Course. Service at The Royal Oak was quite slow, unlike when I checked it out last week. From Brockham Green we took the short track leading to Mill Hill then via Betchworth, Wonham Lane (lots of deer and lllllamas), Trumpets Hill Road (where unfortunately Harold's gear cable broke), Leigh and Blackbrook (anybody want to buy a pub ?) to Inholms Lane. After a discussion, only Heather, Mel, Chas, Johns G and M and Terry opted for tea at Courtyard Cafe, Dorking, after which we headed for Leatherhead and home. A pleasant ride, dry, warm enough with the occasional sun and plenty of colourful flowers to see.
Terry
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