My Qxc was in similar country (Redhill - OIW Sandown - Lydd - Redhill).... Wx was OK (cloud got a bit low over Solent!) but I LOVED it!
Two things that I was very clear on before I set off, though: I knew how to use the VOR in case I got out of shape and wanted a backup before calling 'tempo unsure of postn'... confidence thing.
And, I made sure that I knew Wx from one spot to another- no point in turning to RH seat and saying that it looks a bit manky, when RH seat is only occupied by a flight bag and 1.5l bottle of Evian!
It was first taste of proper flying- enjoy!