11 June 2017

Canterbury to Tunbridge Wells (cycle holiday)

Day 3 of the Garden Ring cycle holiday with Ian and Steve.

Route: leaving Canterbury and almost immediately heading uphill on shady narrow country roads to enjoy occasional views before reaching the edge of a hillside near Warren Street and descending for coffee at Lenham. Then a swift ride to the pub at Frittenden. Afterwards, continuing climbs and descents to reach Bewl Water and tea followed by another climb and descent and climb again to Tunbridge Wells

Conditions: a cloudier day though still warm.

Pubs: the Bell and Jorrock, Frittenden for Tonbridge Countryman. The Sussex Arms, Tunbridge Wells, for Timothy Taylor Landlord, Adnams Mosaic, Longman American Pale Ale and Tiny Rebel Cwtch.