Sunday 19 July 2020 Mercedes Benz

Dave was first to arrive, I was next. At intervals four more (Pam, Ray, Simon, and Tony) appeared in a variable drizzle. West Byfleet Rec. was not ideal having but one bench with facilities at best within walking distance. Eventually the tree cover proved inadequate and the decision was home. I suggested a gentle off-road back to Weybridge.

A right along Leisure Lane brought us into Dartnell Park.We crossed the canal and headed north to the break in Brooklands banking close to M&S. After (the model) Concorde Mercedes Benz  beckoned to reveal a new (under seven days old) ten foot wide strip of tarmac which provides a steady but relatively easy climb from Seven Arches bridge past the sewage works. Gone forever the mud though this can still be sampled if and when New Haw calls! From the station the path descends but ends at Brooklands Lane (or in the town centre when complete).

After prolonged refreshments at Walton Bridge, four decided Nauticalia should also be visited whilst Dave and I opted for home. Naturally there was little rain after Byfleet and only 30 miles door to door.