Apologies to Jeff but our leader (Simon L6) had expressed concerns,via a series of emails,that Sevenoaks Weald was a hill too far.
My solo ride up to St Mary Cray was along busy roads with most drivers showing scant care for fellow road users including myself.Good weather seems to bring out the worst in drivers.
Continuing east,I entered Crown Wood a delight.....cool shade,birds singing and NO TRAFFIC!
I arrived at the published 11's (Lullingstone VC) to find Bob waiting at the entrance.Due to evident road surfacing the place was shut.
Anyway the group was at the Golf Club so back up the hill I went to find Keith,Ed,Matt,Roger and Tony under a parasol.
The clubhouse has had a facelift in recent years and is a vast improvement (filter coffee £1).
On then (leaving Bob & Tony) via Shoreham,Riverhead and the pleasant lane going SW under the A21 to Ide Hill for lunch.
Tatsfield was just a hop away and a relaxing tea was enjoyed with fine views over the Weald (pot of tea and rock cake £1).
Route home through Purley and Woodmansterne,not before a swift half at "The Woodman" though!
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