11-10-21, 05:45 PM
I finally got to pay the Cliff Top Cafe a visit yesterday. For some reason this is only open on Saturday to Monday, so was somewhat disappointed a month or two back, when I turned up midweek to find it closed.
My Tracer GT riding pal and myself had quite a pleasant two hour ride to the cafe at Capel le Ferne, between Folkestone and Dover, taking in A and B roads that we often use through Kent.
I must say that the cafe's breakfast was a disappointment, being quite small, very expensive and no choice, just the set breakfast, which with a tea came to £9 :eek , a complete piss take. The view on the other hand was outstanding. I will go back next summer, but just for a drink and the view. The Airport Cafe is not that far away, mileage wise, and serves excellent food with many choices at very reasonable prices.
This part of Kent must have its own micro climate, as within seven miles of leaving perfect blue skies and sunshine, raindrops started to appear on my visor as we approached Street End and our turning that would take us to the Chilham Bends. Convinced it was no more than "mental rain", we attacked the bends section with our normal gusto, with no ill effects. As we descended the hill towards Charing the rain ceased, giving us a totally dry run to the pub near Headcorn Aerodrome, where over a few shandies, we watched the local Spitfire perform its magic.
Getting petrol was next on the agenda for me, which took visits to four garages before finding one that sold E5. Duly gassed up, it was then a quick cross country dash towards Brands Hatch and home, clocking another 199 of our lovely English miles on the Fazer.
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My Tracer GT riding pal and myself had quite a pleasant two hour ride to the cafe at Capel le Ferne, between Folkestone and Dover, taking in A and B roads that we often use through Kent.
I must say that the cafe's breakfast was a disappointment, being quite small, very expensive and no choice, just the set breakfast, which with a tea came to £9 :eek , a complete piss take. The view on the other hand was outstanding. I will go back next summer, but just for a drink and the view. The Airport Cafe is not that far away, mileage wise, and serves excellent food with many choices at very reasonable prices.
This part of Kent must have its own micro climate, as within seven miles of leaving perfect blue skies and sunshine, raindrops started to appear on my visor as we approached Street End and our turning that would take us to the Chilham Bends. Convinced it was no more than "mental rain", we attacked the bends section with our normal gusto, with no ill effects. As we descended the hill towards Charing the rain ceased, giving us a totally dry run to the pub near Headcorn Aerodrome, where over a few shandies, we watched the local Spitfire perform its magic.
Getting petrol was next on the agenda for me, which took visits to four garages before finding one that sold E5. Duly gassed up, it was then a quick cross country dash towards Brands Hatch and home, clocking another 199 of our lovely English miles on the Fazer.
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Whizz kid sitting pretty on his two wheeled stallion.