B Group - 30th July

As we set off from Dorking the weather was excellent for a ride out into the Surrey Hills. 18 of us rode south out of Dorking and set off on the challenging ride to Leith Hill, although some may have preferred to think in terms of riding to Coldharbour and therefore pushing the idea of the ascent to the back of their minds.

Well done to all the riders, especially those who had hesitated about the route or had never been to the top of Leith Hill before. We then made our way via Forest Green, Walliswood and Capel to lunch at the Six Bells in Newdigate. A shady table had been reserved for us in their splendid garden and we enjoyed our lunch before setting off to meander through various Surrey lanes towards Betchworth, Brockham, and back to Denbies for tea.

Thank you to one and all for their company on a very pleasant ride in wonderful weather

- John Austin

Morning: 19 miles, Afternoon: 12.2 miles

The wild woods on the way up to Coldharbour

Regrouping near the top of Leith Hill

The Six Bells, some of us escaped from this photo

In front of the oak timber-framed tower of St Peters, Newdigate