May 20, 2024
This afternoon's bike ride was a loop around the outskirts of Burgess Hill. After an initial ride through surface roads, the path followed along gravel surface just after Gatehouse Lane. This was a real treat to ride with ample shade provided by trees along the path.
Gravel Path
The ride followed Birchwood Grove Road with well trimmed hedges and gated mansions. Each one of them was unique and rightly deserving a passing appreciation for the splendour it possessed.
Along Gatehouse Lane
Meandering along, the path ventures into open space. To the left, acres of tiny yellow flowers flirted with passers by. A young family must have been equally charmed as they decided to have a picnic lunch and admire the natural surroundings.
Acres of Yellow Flowers
Further on the right, there is an iron work dedication by Emily Temple in memory of General John Hall.
Emily Temple Dedication
Once in the village of Goddards Green, we pass by the popular Sportsman pub which has a large garden across the street for the patrons.
The Sportsman Pub - Goddards Green
Riding along Bishopstone Lane initially seemed unassuming but that experience was short lived. Soon, the path narrowed to the width of a bicycle tire and further along it was just grass. Compounding this, we had to go through many areas of muddy path where you cannot even ride bike!
Path along Bishopstone Lane
After a mile along this path, the next portion leads to Cuckfield Road which I daresay was a welcome relief. From here on it was into Burgess Hill through the old neighbourhood and the Primary School which must have just finished for the day. One could see the happy cheer and joyous smiles amongst the kids as they walked back to to their homes escorted by either mums or dads or grand parents.
Cheers!
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