Stancombe Lane - no thanks!

Stancombe Lane was supposed to be the big finale. I was suspicious it might be thin - I knew it would be steep. This morning I went to investigate. The road surface is very poor (two parallel tracks with holes through one of the steep sections) and the road itself is very thin. This is not a recommendable route. Westfield Lane was a good road climb taking on a very similar challenge, there just isn't a reason why you'd risk getting mown down be car whilst taking this alternative. It is no longer on the list,
DP