Pam, Ann, Graham, Bob, Simon, Tony, Terry and I met for elevenses at Nauticalia, Shepperton. Choices were somewhat limited by a lack of bacon, but we managed to compromise! Terry and Bob wisely went their own ways while the rest of us pursued a somewhat quirky itinerary to lunch, taking in the remains of a disused ford at Shepperton, Europe's largest women's prison at Ashford, and the impressive causeway between the two Staines reservoirs, beloved of twitchers, but today bereft of them! There weren't many birds to spot anyway, but plenty of activity visible at Heathrow. The gate to exit the causeway on the west side is not bike-friendly, but we managed by team effort, continuing then to Stanwell Moor and close to Horton to reach The Perseverance at Wraysbury.
This is a terrific pub with really friendly staff and a lovely garden. The one drawback is that Sunday lunch choices are a bit limited. Unfortunately, it was only me, who wasn't eating, who noticed the availability of child's roast meals at £6.95. Never mind, home-made minestrone soup and somewhat larger bowls of chips kept people happy!
Unfortunately, it came on to rain as we were about to leave, but it soon stopped and gradually grew sunnier and warmer as we headed via Staines Bridge and Thorpe for a long-overdue tea stop at Great Cockcrow railway (photo courtesy of Simon). Fortunately, the railway and tea shop still just the same as on our last visit two years ago - except that they now take card payments! Thanks all for your company.
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