Back to moi for our annual trip to W'spoons Godalming.
6 at NC including Rachel C last seen on my (other) run two weeks ago. A convoluted route avoiding Epsom brought us to the Malden Rushett road and a favourite of mine - the track through Oxshott Woods and the private roads leading to Cobham.
Just after the still boarded up Hautboy, Tony turned back complaining of feeling unwell.
We were soon climbing up Staple Lane and the NDW to Newlands Corner. There waiting for us - Graham, Pete M, Ray and Keith.
My recollection goes back to at least 1985 when it was a wooden shack with cycling pictures on the walls.
A sunny morning up to now, but the cloud gradually began filling the sky making it decidedly chilly for mid-June.
More NDW to Pewley Down and a steep descent to Shalford Park, across the Wey, Ferry Lane and the minor road to Littleton.
Everybody got their wallets/purses out - including me! - at The Jack Phillips, except GH. An enjoyable tuna ciabatta - an affordable £2.99.
A delightful ride to Abinger via Thorncombe Street, Gatestreet, Stroud Common and Farley Heath.
Tea and Victoria Sponge a pricey £3.70 but probably worth it.
The only photo opportunity of the day was provided at a brief stop, to admire the cygnets by the pond on the cyclepath leading into Leatherhead.
However, Picasa has produced severely overexposed pictures due to the very bright sun reflecting off the adult swans' plumage.
In place, see your CTC Councillor Simon L4 taking a break from leadership duties -Tatsfield Church, 11th May this year.
Author: Tartan Socks(long)
Rustic fare at the Plough, Rusper
Ease up a bit, guys! This is supposed to be fun!
I have compressed these photos so I hope that they do not take too long to download. Please let me know if any problem. I liked the tea so much that I decided to go back, with the added incentive of having left my shoulder bag behind under the chair. St John was looking after it as was the vicar, to whom most grateful thanks!
