Sunday 29 September

Westerham - Dormansland - Fanny's Farm Shop

After lunch at the Old House at Home

Quiz: What is unusual about this sign?

Pete points out an old quarry tunnel

Question time

M&S on Sunday morning found an early queue of a resurgent Lilian and two TFBs ready and eager to go Westerham, reached by a series of ups and downs. Down to Banstead Woods, up to Chipstead, down to the A23 Hooley, up to Caterham on the Hill, down to the A22, up to Warlingham and Botley Hill before the final swoop on Westerham, where Bob and Dave were already settled in the Tudor Café. After some time off the bike, Lilian’s legs were complaining a little. With his wallet safe at home, the leader was not tempted by the pheromones of bacon sandwiches, though he welcomed a pay-day loan from Dave.

Soon it was time for the up of Hosey Hill and the down to Crockham Hill and Marlpit. From now on it was level as a billiard table as we meandered through Staffhurst, Crowhurst and Haxted, before heading for Dormansland and the Old House at Home. Warm enough to eat outside, we took a casual lunch before heading for Lingfield, Blindley Heath, Tilburstow and Bletchingley. Here Lilian’s legs insisted on a change to train assisted, while the rest continued on to Merstham and a very welcome Fanny’s Farm. After tea, cake, rest and relaxation all headed off for home, where the leader's mileometer recorded a modest 55 miles.

Jeff