Eighteen set off from Cobham along Plough Lane and Chilbrook to cut back through Downside and the track across to the Tilt.
The sunshine was glorious but the chill in the air meant that ice remained on the occasional puddle. Along Water Lane, up Knipp Hill and through the back roads of Fairmile to emerge on Sandy Lane and down to the A3 Esher junction. Here a track across Arbrook Common was new to many, emerging at the Fowley Arms.
After Claygate and Chessington, another track along the Bonesgate Stream took us to Cox Lane and into Ewell and then through Nonsuch Park to emerge at the Prezzo car park. A pleasant lunch (many thanks to Lynda for organizing) was livened by Toni's efforts to find an Italian speaker amongst the (East European) staff of this 'Italian' restaurant.
After lunch most made their own way but a hardy six went back through Nonsuch Park and Ewell to take coffee at Epsom Wetherspoons before making for home.
From Pete Barnard
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