No returnees,that made eight out all day.
We followed the B road south to Turners Hill then branched off toward Sharpthorne.
At Tyes Cross it was a right turn down what must be one of the most enjoyable roads in this part of the world...........freewheeling a good 3 miles.
There were frequent stops to look at the map because it turns out we were not heading for Sheffield Park (lunch) but a pub off the beaten track in Scaynes Hill.
We arrived around 1pm at The Sloop Inn..............but no acceptable food for the five not carrying lunch.
I lectured about the difficulty in finding suitable pubs but in addition I suggested that more folk bring their own than is currently the practice.
Apart from the lack of food the pub was fine (lime cordial 70p) and in a really pretty part of Sussex.
It seems a shame to avoid these places just because some prefer not to carry a small piece of sustinance.
PB asks who wants to eat a warm cheese roll that's been in your back pocket for several hours?
All I would say is it's probably better than a packet of gourmet crisps which is all your likely to get these days.
More and more pubs are going gastro because of the little profit on alcohol alone.
The Sloop Inn appeared to be several miles from the nearest house so relies on a weekend trade that are happy to pay £12 for a meal.
Tea was at Tulleys Farm,possibly still in Sussex.
Good value tea though...........pot for two £2.50............a pot for three £2.75.
70 odd miles.
Overcast but mild morning then sunny and very warm into the high twenties.
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