A very select group of 12 riders
(almost the right number for a TdF team!) set out from Dorking in beautiful
spring sunshine to meander pleasantly across the countryside south east of
Dorking. Despite the faster than average pace we were able to enjoy quiet
country lanes and amazing carpets of bluebells. After 17.2 miles we reached our
lunch destination of Forest Green.
A
combination of pre-orders and friendly, efficient service from the staff of the
Parrot Inn meant that we were soon enjoying our lunch in the pub garden. The
ride had been planned with the intention that when in the "Surrey Hills" we
should do some climbing. So after lunch we set off and climbed up Leith Hill via
Tanhurst Lane, descended into Dorking and then climbed the Box Hill zigzag and
cycled via Headley to our tea stop at Ashead, a total of 16.9 miles.
Thank
you David and Tim for being ready to assist with back-marking and thank you to
all who joined in a splendid day out.
John Austin
Maps and photos for John's excellent route to mark his début as a B Group leader
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| 17.2 miles to Lunch in Forest Green, 16.9 miles to Tea in Ashtead |
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