Tuesday 6 December
Don't Look Back
Walkers: Farty, T.B., 6 Legs, Mrs Provincial, Windy now back with her back, Clat - Sally joined us for lunch.
Distance: 61/2 miles
A reverse of the route for Reigate II today, so we set off at the end, so to speak.
It was very sticky underfoot with lots of 'glorious' mud, so the added weight to our boots, added to our workout.We started off through many fields of turnips on their way, and Farty made a mental note for harvesting later on. It was cold today, made worse by the winds , but the promised forecast of bright sunshine never materialised.
Minnie was sporting her new winter coat but the rear leg elastics had to be removed cos she kept on cocking her leg - she is all woman or bitch, but that doesn't sound very nice.
Shortly before our arrival at Fannie's Farm we had a break and the most deeeeeelishous brownies supplied by Mrs P (the cakes, not mini girl guides). We do appreciate her wonderful goodies and are happy to road test her offerings every time! A spot of shopping was performed here and then on towards the long sloping hill which took us down to Gatton Bottom. A very narrow winding road without pavements occurs here, so we carefully navigated this before crossing the M25 over a high footbridge, and on to the outskirts of Merstham. We spied our intended pub, but thought it best to soldier on, due to the weight of mud on our boots.
So up and over and along through the golf course, then through the school where the youngsters were playing their sports games, with very young-looking teachers supervising them- or are we getting old? Anyway, from then on it was a long, slow and gradual ascent towards our goal - the car park. At the top we congratulated ourselves on our achievements, did not plant a flag, and quickly freshened up and off to our lunch venue.
The Feathers has had a transformation, new menus etc., and what bargains to be had. A main meal meant a free starter or pud. Or, you could have two 'mains' for just under a tenner. The food was excellent, and very nicely presented. I suppose the only comment from myself and Mrs P was the lack of heating ,or even a nice open fire to gaze at and feel warmer, however she did manage her food with her gloves on, and we were fleeced to the eyeballs.
We were not fleeced with our bill - everything was reasonable and well worth a re-visit.
Talking of which, next week Tues 13th we are assembling at the Sussex Oak in Warnham for another dip into the lovely menu there, and all those wonderful pies. Ta ta xxxx
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