Rusper - Barns Green - Dorking
Welcome to Dave Stott
Congregation outside the Church of St Nicholas
Dribs and drabs arrived at a sunny but still chilly Rusper
Golf Club, to form two foursomes with one reserve, Mike Morley, who stayed for
the tea and company before taking his leave. We welcomed a newcomer, Dave
Stott, who had found his way by car. Two TFBs, Pete and Simon, arrived in a
lather, having already taken part in a local sportive, before swinging off for
Rusper. Forewarned of the indisposition of our planned leader, Ed nobly put his
experience at our service and offered to lead us to Barns Green.
His route was well chosen to avoid Horsham and was mostly on
pleasant lanes, guiding us to lunch at the Queen’s Head. The service, food and
drink were good, with a table to ourselves. On leaving we made a small
diversion to Itchingfield to visit the 12th century church of St Nicholas. Spiritually refreshed we
then returned via The Haven and Rudgwick to Newdigate. At this point Dave
returned to collect his car at Rudgwick, the TFBs set off for Box Hill and the
rest headed for Dorking. Despite a tempting offer of tea at the Parkgate Tea
Room, Ed opted for the Leisure Centre. I can recommend the Go Pro recovery
drink, not available in most tea shops.
Then it was home for Terry and a sprightly canter along the
cycle path to Leatherhead, with the parting of the ways at Ashtead. Many thanks
to Ed for an effortlessly improvised and excellent springtime ride.
Jeff
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