B Group - 23rd August

After sampling free cakes (apparently donated to the centre by Tesco) at Caterham ON THE HILL, ten Bs (including newcomer Dave Whiteley, welcome Dave, hope to see you again) set off south in muggy but dry conditions up Roffe’s Lane. Following a steepish descent, over the M25 we then turned left to Bletchingley. Continuing on the very quiet roads south to Outwood, Horne, Smallfield and Copthorne we were soon at The Shipley Bridge. Here the food was good and quite quickly served. Sitting outside we could watch the airliners on approach to Gatwick and listen to the M23 but it didn’t prevent conversation.

After lunch we crossed the M23 then turned right into Peeks Brook Lane and continued on the track at the Lane end, eventually joining Haroldslea Lane, leading to the Balcombe Road and Horley. The weather had improved, we frequently saw the sun. Having passed through Meath Green (and noticed the teddies in residence) we were somewhat surprised to see a new building estate. I think Lonesome Lane won’t be lonesome for much longer. We arrived at Reigate Garden Centre promptly at 1500 hrs for a leisurely break, then most rode home via Dorking.      

Thanks to Tim for being tec, others for corner marking and all for company.

Terry

The new Dave

John and Gillian

The well-fed team

Thanks to Steph for the segments of our route which my dodgy phone failed to record

~ Tim