I did it last year, as part of my aborted attempt to qualify for PBP. It's a pretty good ride, reasonably flat but there was quite a head wind for more that half the distance.
Though there were a couple of sit down controls, my memory is of garage forecourts. Turn around in the new forest is lovely. I don't think I had been there before, so the wild donkeys, horses and goats were a thrill.
The finish must have been brilliant, but as I arrived 2 minutes to the deadline, I didn't get to sample the curry.
My full ride report is at the other place
https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=68957.msg1841487#msg1841487