We rode directly to East Horsley then up Chalk Lane to join Green Dene. We do this frequently but it is always a pleasure to ride on these roads. After descending Juniper Hill we crossed the A246 to Shere then up to the top where we turned off through Brook towards Farley Green. A gentle but persistent climb followed, up through Winterfold Wood and across the Heath, before dropping down to Smithwood Common. It's hard to know why we in B Group never take this beautiful route; I think it's an old favourite for Cheam and Morden.
We sat outside in the garden at the Park Hatch and most had sandwiches, something they do well at this pub. We watched while part of the garden was being excavated to build the foundations for an extension to the pub.
We made our way to Ewhurst and turned North to climb the first of the afternoon hills, up to the Duke of Kent School before enjoying the road up the valley through Hurtwood to Peaslake. Further along the road we took Hoe Lane, up and over, through to Sutton Abinger and into Raikes Lane.
At the A25 Robin and the Tonys opted to take the direct route into Dorking while the rest of us carried on up the hill to pick up the muddy track known as NCN Route 22 where we carried our bikes around some big puddles to reach a more rideable stretch of the track and the Balchins Lane route.
Several of us stopped for Tea at Denbies where we managed to squeeze into the queue for cake and coffee just ahead of a large contingent of Jeff's A Group.
Many thanks to Terry for back-marking, to several who marked corners, and many thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy the day.
~ Tim
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