On a comfortably warm and almost windless morning I led fourteen Wayfarers from The Vineries, leaving seven to 'do their own thing'. For a change we went up Church Street, Effingham, to see the trompe d'oeil. Ignoring the Road Closed signs (having obtained an OK on Monday) we proceded up Beech Avenue, taking to the bank for a short stretch. (Apparently the pipe-laying is scheduled to end in September). After descending Whitedown and crossing the A25 we turned into Abinger Lane in order to freewheel (except Dave) down Sutton Lane. The route then was straightforward through Holmbury St Mary, Forest Green and Walliswood to The Punchbowl at Okewood Hill, ten of us arriving just before the rearguard group.
After a good lunch it was the 'usual route' to Strood Green via Weare Street (stopping for duck photos), Capel, Newdigate and Parkgate. Most of us stopped for refreshments, then continued into Brockham and along the Coach Road to Dorking, where I peeled off.
Thanks to Tim for tec, various others for corner marking, everybody for company and making it such a pleasant day in beautiful Surrey.
Terry
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