A Group 23rd August

We had a good turn out, 14 in all, for what I believe was our first ride to a quiet corner of Kent. The wind was favourable for much of the way out, on a warm but overcast and humid day. The Lamb Inn at Swanley village was very welcoming and the pre-ordered food promptly arrived as we settled in the garden. The undulating route out was via Warlingham, Keston, Chelsfield, Lullingstone and Crockenhill. After lunch Dave W left for a train home, the rest of us took a small loop to see the view north towards the Dartford crossing then on towards St Marys Cray. After negotiating some fly-tipping which completely blocked the road we stopped breifly at Star Lane cemetery to view the impressive gravestones. From there it was a fairly direct route via Petts Wood mostly following London Cycling Network route through to our tea stop at the Coach House in Coombe Wood which was a welcome break after riding into a light headwind most of the way back.
Many thanks to Geoff for back marking and the group photo, and as usual, thank you to all corner markers who keep the ride flowing.