A 'cash-only' pub, The Chilterns and 24 Ramblers looking forward to a hill!

The day started early with the sun shining through Wendyhouse bedroom window. It was our walk-lead again and a longish drive to The Carriers Arms in Watlington. Look at BBC weather and take out the wet-proofs as just 2% chance of precipitations. Unexpectedly light traffic and we were in the car-park wondering if and who would turn up for our published "hilly" and "8 miles", a sure-fire statement these days to reduce the number of Ramblers!

But no, by 9.55 we were ready to go, menus browsed and choices made, toilet used and me well into a small speech about a Mayoral initiative to space-hop 32 miles around the 'Aylesbury Ring' when Lesley reappeared with an urgent request from the chef for those that had selected the meat-pie to make a further choice as to mashed or chipped potatoes? Sorry Mayor but it was either a lack of interest from our group or the interruption for pie-takers but we commenced the walk in an orderly manner straight up the road and into The Ridgeway. The walk today took in many of the elements we love about our area, Tracks, fields, Chilterns beech woods and special hilltop views.

The pub didn't disappoint, save for only one chef led to slow service for some but the prices were very reasonable food was 'typical' pub-grub and the novelty of a handing over cash slightly quaint!

Bring on the next walk!