The Anchor, Wisley

Saturday 30 December

It seemed like a good idea to head out of London and away from the crowds today. We looked on the internet for day outings and found a pub that looked interesting so off we set on the train to Clapham Junction and then another train to Woking and then another train to West Byfleet.

Had coffee at the Station Pub in West Byfleet, where the barista made artistic layers in my latte. He learned from a girl who used to work at Costa Coffee and he was pretty pleased that we commented on it.

Time for coffee

We then set off on foot to Dodd’s Lane, where we found a puddly walking track to our destination. It took us about 40 minutes through fields and forest and beside a canal ( or it could have been the River Wey).

We passed lots of people walking their dogs or cycling. The Anchor sits beside a lock and opposite there is a marina with lots of narrow boats. They look very narrow!

The pub was pretty packed so we sat outside under an umbrella with heaters attached and had a drink while we waited for a table to be available. Judy and I opted for the house specialty, steak and Tanglefoot (beer) pie - good English pub grub. So was the apple and berry crumble that followed.

We returned to Woking by taxi - very comfortable and quick - by which time it was dark. Then two trains to get home.

My next mission was to take my **!!##** phone back to the shop where I bought it. The lass there was very helpful and I was able to return it and replace it with what will hopefully be a much better phone. My advice to all is to steer clear of Alcatel. The new one is now charging, so fingers crossed that it will be better.

It’s been a lovely day.

The English love their dogs!