B Group 12 March

 

 

 



Crowhurst yew

Yew again

Is that yew, Ed ?

Jolly Wayfarers at Jolly Farmer, Horne

 

On what was probably the best day for cycling this year so far, sixteen Bs including new Wayfarer Jenny set off north westish from Redhill on N21, but not for long due to a flooded section. An alternative was a new track to a housing estate (formerly an industrial estate) which led to Nutfield Road near Mill Lane. Back on course we were soon in Nutfield where the A25 took us to Bletchingley and we turned into Rabies Heath Road to Tilburstow Hill. A brief pause at the top to admire the hazy view then via the lanes to the next stop to see the elderly Crowhurst yew. Continuing south we were soon in Blindley Heath, then a short stretch of the A22 led to Byers Lane and the lunch venue, The Jolly Farmer at Horne.

 

Some of the food was a little slow in coming, (for which we received apologies) but we were sitting in the sun, 3s wasn't far away, and one bench had an interesting conversation - 'Will I be able to see my keys hanging on a tree above my eye-level about six miles back?' (The answer proved to be 'Yes'). The afternoon route was via Smallfield, Salfords and Lonesome Lane to Reigate Garden Centre, just over twenty-six miles from Redhill. Most stopped here and later continued on lanes to Dorking where I peeled off.    

 

A wonderful day's cycling with everyone arriving home dry and in daylight (I hope).

 

Thanks to Tim and David for keeping an eye on things at the rear.

 

Terry