Good stuff, Frosty. The map link in the OP is broken, but I imagine you've already seen that.
The route you're planning to use is very good--I often do the leg to Gatwick exactly the same. Be aware, though, in case you hadn't seen it, that Gatwick as a halfway stopping-point has caused some problems lately.
Also, why are you planning to avoid Ditchling Beacon and going in via the A23? The A23 is probably going to be OK at that time of the morning, but I was just wondering why when Ditchling Beacon is always such a highlight. :)
Good stuff, Frosty. The map link in the OP is broken, but I imagine you've already seen that.
The route you're planning to use is very good--I often do the leg to Gatwick exactly the same. Be aware, though, in case you hadn't seen it, that Gatwick as a halfway stopping-point has caused some problems lately.
Also, why are you planning to avoid Ditchling Beacon and going in via the A23? The A23 is probably going to be OK at that time of the morning, but I was just wondering why when Ditchling Beacon is always such a highlight. :)