From Tanhouse Farm (in lieu of unfinished Henfold - maybe next year?) I led north to Newdigate then on to Parkgate, collecting Steph en route. Freewheeling down Norwood Hill (remember that from years ago?) we soon arrived in Charlwood (I see the Greyhound has been refurbished and changed its name to The Charlwood). Whilst passing through Ifieldwood we noted the house named The Gate - years ago it was a pub named The Gate. Following a circuitous route via Orltons and Rusper we soon arrived at The Lamb at Lambs Green. Here good food was served quite quickly. My original plan was to have lunch at The Frog and Nightgown near Faygate but when checking it out they doubted if they could cope with our numbers in a reasonable timescale. A pity - it's a unique pub worth a visit - but - by tradition they don't serve food on Sunday lunchtimes.
Leaving Ian at The Lamb a shorter route to 3s was planned - especially since we were warned part of Partridge Lane was closed. Cyclists can normally get through, though, can't they? That proved to be the case - one elderly bricklayer was rebuilding part of a bridge over a stream. We pressed on to Parkgate then Brockham, arriving at the new Southdown cafe well before closing time of 1600 to find they now don't open on Wednesdays ! A brief discussion, Steph and Julian decided against a tea stop, Tim one, Tim too and John joined me in visiting the newish cyclists' cafe, The Musette in Dorking, after which we went our separate ways.
A wonderful day for cycling, thanks to all for company and Tim one for tec.
Terry
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