Taking advantage of a southerly 'elevenses' I decided the Bs would head further south to briefly ride one of Doctor Beeching's follies. From Henfold our route was via Newdigate and Capel to Weare Street, which these days has to be treated with utmost care - the surface is downright dangerous for anyone on two wheels. The roads were quite good and quiet through Oakwoodhill, Ellen's Green and Cox Green to Rudgwick where we turned off the main road to join the folly (formerly the Guildford - Shoreham railway line, now known as the Downs Link). Soon we crossed the A281 and continued along the Link to the two tier bridge (see photo). The gradient from the brick bridge over the River Arun to Rudgwick station was considered too steep so the upper bridge was built. (Look closely at the photo - some of the Bs are about make a mass dive into the Arun to meet up with the As at Pulborough ). Returning to the A281 we rode to lunch at The Fox at Bucks Green.
Just as we finished the rain started but after a few minutes' wait it showed no sign of stopping so we started off heading north, passing through Cox Green, Ellen's Green, Ewhurst Green (Plough Lane is not quite as bad as Weare Street) to Forest Green. As we turned into Abinger Road it was considered safe to remove waterproofs before tackling the lower slopes of Leith Hill. Approaching Coldharbour the view to the south wasn't very good so we pressed on to tea/coffee and cake at Parkway, Dorking. Hopefully everyone arrived home dry.
About thirty miles Henfold - Dorking, but I expect most rode many more.
Terry
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