A Group 8th August

An early start from Henfold gave the opportunity to go further south than normal, destination Pulborough, and a good group of 15 set out. Familiar roads via Capel & Weare St, skirting Rudgwick led to Drungwick Lane and Wisborough. This was the start of the scenic but challenging 400ft climb to Fittleworth, followed by a rewarding descent.

Lunch at the White Hart by the old Stopham packhorse bridge over the Arun, surprisingly tidal to remind us we were not so far from the sea.

                                 

We were in competition with a group of walkers for lunch so only left around 2:30 with rain clouds gathering. Luckily the rain which fell on the B’s spared us, as we headed north via West Chiltington, Warnham crossing, and Rusper. Brian reported that he thought Rusper is the highest village in West Sussex; yesterday it certainly felt that way.

Tea at Tanhurst Farm, by now in the sunshine, was most welcome. A few departed from here. Those who continued to Wetherspoons in Leatherhead did 77 miles from N Cheam and enough climbing for one day.

Many thanks to Simon for back marking throughout the day, and to Graham who guided the rearguard (including Paul, injured in a skirmish with a tyre lever) back to Tanhurst.