Having warned the Beginners Riders our route would be mainly uphill until the tea stop I was joined by Lynda, Sharon, Rob, Colin and Tim to enjoy the ride from Nonsuch Park to Banstead.
After cycling through Warren Farm we left the Park by the Bramley Road entrance and rode along West Drive before starting the gentle climb up The Avenue. At the top we turned into Warren Drive and Cuddington Way.
Crossing Banstead Road we continued our steady climb up Higher Drive. The one thing that is good I think about the first part of this route is the opportunity to enjoy viewing the detached houses and gardens and can help riders to forget the steepness of the climb. Crossing over into Nork Village we had a short stretch along Nork Way to allow for a 'breather' before turning into the Bridle Path that runs uphill from Nork Way to The Drive.
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| Resting after the rigours of the Fitness Trail |
With our tea stop nearby in Banstead Village we made haste towards the A217 to cross into Garratts Lane and then along the rear of the village to pop out into the High Street by Waitrose. After an enjoyable tea stop in the Lavender Kitchen our route home was downhill all the way via Sutton Lane, Belmont Village, Holland Avenue and into Cheam Village and Nonsuch Park via Mulgrave Road.
Carolyn Graham
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| High quality refreshments at the Lavender Kitchen |
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| We climbed to an altitude of 575 feet |
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