I start with a recent reminder from Raasay of the Great Leader.As usual she wasn't present at the start. With many raiders away in France, it was a strange brew at Kingston with welcomes back for Frank, Francoise and Matt and a welcome for Nick. Working to the strict deadline we headed through Hampton Court, Lower Sunbury, Shepperton and Laleham to Staines where she awaited. Rather unwisely I tried to find Malt Hill without a map; it proved elusive and too steep for many but we still reach Savill Gardens before 1030.
On the route to lunch the uncommon (Cumberland Lodge) preceded the familiar: Forest Lodge, the Peanut, Maidens Green, Moss End and up Tickleback Row to the New Leathern Bottle on Jeallots Hill by 1215. Naturally service was prompt but it lead to the pariahs (BYOs) being banished to the roadside where they were later comforted by the departing David.
Andy arrived having found the way open through the research establishment! Roused from our torpor we sought out Warfield Church, headed down B3034 and then via Chavey Down (a lot drier than on our previous visit) reached Ascot racecourse. Blacknest Gate was perhaps a surprise choice for our second entry into a Park now busily preparing for Polo. After Tite Hill we were delayed at the Pooley Green crossing but the tea was jolly fine especially the Lemon Drizzle Cake. Only 50 miles door to door on the pleasantest of days
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