Loc London To Brighton Run

Bazza · October 14, 2007

meeting at Crystal Palace Park (National Sports Centre)

ROUTE:

turn left out of the park on to

A214 (Anerley Hill - Elmers End Rd)

turn right at the end of the road

A222 (Croydon Road - Long Lane)

turn left on to

A215 (Shirley Road - upper Shirley Road - Shirley Hills)

at the end of the road turn left on to

A212 (Gravel Hill)

at the end of the road turn right at the roundabout on to

A2022 (Selsdon Park Road - Addington Road)

turn left at roundabout on to

B269 (Limpsfield Road - Croydon Road) (my personal test track )

left at the mini roundabout on to

B2024 (Clarks Lane - Croydon Road)(this is where we go under the M25)

at the end of the road turn right on to

A25 (Westerham Road)

1st stop off at the regular monthly meeting place the Grasshopper Inn - beverages and a walk for dave

continue on the A25 (Westerham Road - East Hill - West Hill - Godstone Road - Oxted Road )

turn left onto

A22 (Eastbourne Road)

turn right onto

A264 (Copthorne Road - Snow Hill - Copthorne Common Road - Copthorne Way)

across the junction onto (this where we go over the top of the M23)

A2011 (Crawley Avenue)

across the roundabout on to

A2004 (Northgate Avenue - College Road - Southgate Avenue)

at the end of the road turn left on to

A23 Brighton Road

follow to Brighton

more precise details of Brighton to come

the route is fairly straightforward, covering some nice roads and avoiding any built up areas where possible

as far as i know there are only two speed humps, which are on the main road A222 but they are gentle ones, so no worries

there are a few speed cameras en route (roads marked in red) there may be some more especially towards Crawley, i am not 100% sure of this bit so dont blame me !

for those coming i will print out some maps, showing some interest points and possible stop points to let people catch up or to guide those who have got lost !

we are looking for a second stop off point around the Crawley area, if anyone can suggest one please shout (Yemgi )

Vyker · October 14, 2007

thats brilliant Bazza!

looking forward to it...

would it be ok to invite my mate? hes not in a Lexus but would like the drive?

Bazza · October 14, 2007

thats brilliant Bazza!
looking forward to it...

would it be ok to invite my mate? hes not in a Lexus but would like the drive?

all are welcome :)

DJ Wozza · October 15, 2007

I will be doing the usual round of emails over the next day or two.

Clearout your PM inboxes peeps

LexusForever · October 15, 2007

afraid i can't make that one, i'm flying to scotland on business unfortunately.

Dave-Ellen · October 15, 2007

afraid i can't make that one, i'm flying to scotland on business unfortunately.

don't use ryan air

yemgi · October 15, 2007

A264 (Copthorne Road - Snow Hill - Copthorne Common Road - Copthorne Way)
across the junction onto (this where we go over the top of the M23)

for those coming i will print out some maps, showing some interest points and possible stop points to let people catch up or to guide those who have got lost !

we are looking for a second stop off point around the Crawley area, if anyone can suggest one please shout (Yemgi )

I live along Copthorne Road though so I should wait for you before the bridge over the M23, there is a florist with a big car park :)

Otherwise there is the Hillside Inn pub in Balcombe Road which could be a meeting point but the car park is a bit tight but there are some nice cars usually.

There also is the Dukes Head on Copthorne common road, I have never been there though.

The Copthorne golf course would be nice but it is private :(

Dave-Ellen · October 15, 2007

Nice work Mr Newsome

johnboy · October 15, 2007

Thanks Barrie, looks a great route, and im glad we have quite a few of us going too.

Will update on the parking in Brighton, as soon as i know anymore.

Looking forward to it.

Dave-Ellen · October 15, 2007

Thanks Barrie, looks a great route, and im glad we have quite a few of us going too.
Will update on the parking in Brighton, as soon as i know anymore.

Looking forward to it.

that will be key John...........

Bazza · October 15, 2007

A264 (Copthorne Road - Snow Hill - Copthorne Common Road - Copthorne Way)
across the junction onto (this where we go over the top of the M23)

for those coming i will print out some maps, showing some interest points and possible stop points to let people catch up or to guide those who have got lost !

we are looking for a second stop off point around the Crawley area, if anyone can suggest one please shout (Yemgi )

I live along Copthorne Road though so I should wait for you before the bridge over the M23, there is a florist with a big car park :)

Otherwise there is the Hillside Inn pub in Balcombe Road which could be a meeting point but the car park is a bit tight but there are some nice cars usually.

There also is the Dukes Head on Copthorne common road, I have never been there though.

The Copthorne golf course would be nice but it is private :(

cool

large car park sounds good ......

if we were to meet there, we could go straight onto the M23 for one junction and avoid Crawley :)

DJ Wozza · October 16, 2007

Is this the weekend that the clocks go back ?

Best to remind everyone if it is :D

Cous3 thanks for that heads up :winky:

EDIT *****

This is defo the Weekend British Summertime changes...

You get 1 hour extra in bed as the clocks go back at 1.am

the night before (late Sat Night or early Sunday morning)

Bazza · October 16, 2007

Is this the weekend that the clocks go back ?
Best to remind everyone if it is :D

Cous3 thanks for that heads up :winky:

EDIT *****

This is defo the Weekend British Summertime changes...

You get 1 hour extra in bed as the clocks go back at 1.am

the night before (late Sat Night or early Sunday morning)

we will have to see who turns up an hour early

norkep · October 16, 2007

I'll let you know who turns early then Baz

Expect I'll be the first and also be the only one not to turn their clocks back

johnboy · October 17, 2007

I know roughly how many cars are going, but could everyone let me know how many people are attending, ie if you are bringing anyone with you , and how many.

Thanks

John

norkep · October 17, 2007

Petra and Myself

DJ Wozza · October 17, 2007

Wozza with at least Mini Me or poss full car

yemgi · October 17, 2007

Me, Myself and I :P

Ellz · October 17, 2007

Just got Dj wozza email cheers mate.

Route looks good apart from maybe the A23 but it is probably the only road you wont be queing on to get into brighton we can go on a little run in the afternoon if people want to follow me ;)

The only other way could be the A24 but could be really busy.

Yemgi i guess i'll come and meet you some where and drive down. Wheres better for you north or south of handcross hill ???

Just spoke to my dad and just after coming off the M25 on to the A23 there are some amazing roads really windy which we can take most of the way back to brighton. I'll plan a route later if people want as im off to the cinema now :)

yemgi · October 17, 2007

Ellz, I am getting in the convoy at Copthorne so it is north of handcross hill

I think it would be good if you can propose a route as you surely know the country side better than me :P

DJDON · October 18, 2007

The LOC London to Brighton run will be on Sunday 28th october
The meeting point will be HERE if you put the post code in your tom tom it will take you virtually there, just follow the signs for the "National Sports Centre" then head for the car park.

If we could all be there for around 9.00 am to leave at approx 9.30.

A big thanks to Bazza who is setting out the route for us, no motorways, just a scenic route, following the A22/A23.

Attendees

Johnboy 2

Prolex uk 2 + dog

norkep 2

wozza 4

yemgi 1

Bazza & Janey

surgical virus

vyker

Vykers mate

JamesG

Ellz

djdon + 3

DJDON · October 18, 2007

This will be our first ever such event. We love Brighton. we love Lexus so will definitely be at Crystal Palace on the 28th. Looking forward to it. The Cam belt. Pads & Service is booked for the 24th. I have someone covering Saturday night for me. So yes please count me in! A big Thank you to dj wozza who first told me about this run, Look forward to meeting you..I will be with my wife & (mini owner) daughter in a Silver P reg Ls400!