Biggin Hill - Chipstead
I gather his rates are quite reasonable
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| At Carshalton Ponds |
The tea leaves for Sunday were not promising; our leader Andy had been stricken by the 'flu and the skies were leaden. The prospect of wind, rain and Kent had discouraged all but the hardy, if not foolhardy. Ken and Paul Day were duly in attendance at the Carshalton War Memorial. We headed East to S. Croydon, up to Addington and along Lodge Lane to our old familiar friend, Saltbox Hill. Biggin Hill airport and the A233 soon took us to Waitrose for a nourishing bacon roll and cup of tea on the house.
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| Ready for a gusty afternoon |
With drizzle in the air it was back to Jail Lane for another climb to Cudham, Shelley's Lane and Knockholt. Our reward was downhill via Starhill Road to Chevening and the Bricklayer's Arms in Chipstead. All tables were booked and we were not expected, but a table was found with a later reservation. Beef baguettes and chunky roast potatoes were more than adequate.
We left before 1.30pm to face a murky afternoon and decided to bypass tea. We headed for Sundridge Hill but turned West along the Pilgrim's Way to Tatsfield, where we parted company; K&P aimed for Warlingham and I for Woldingham. This upset the Gods; the wind swelled and started to gust alarmingly. I know not if K&P were equally discomfited, but as I took to The Ridge, I was repeatedly blown to an obscenely cursing standstill by fierce squalls which persisted through Woldingham, Caterham on the Hill, Chaldon and Farthing Down. It was a relief to arrive home unbroken, as I hope did Ken and Paul. My thanks to them for their enjoyable company and support.
Jeff
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