The Royal Oak .... Rusper
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OS Map : Landranger 187 · Map reference TQ 185 369
Description
The Royal Oak is a white-walled pub that is situated on a quiet, country lane [Friday Street] surrounded by greenery - opposite a house with a large iron gate - somewhere near Rusper. It is not in Rusper itself but between the village and the A24. It is worth seeking out.... this a great pub for real ale!
There are seven real ale hand pumps, always one mild and one Surrey Hills Ranmore Ale, with the others changing from cask to cask. Additionally, there are three ciders and two perrys on hand pump but no lager. Apart from weekday lunchtimes food is by booking only. In the summer, sit on creaky wooden benches outside under the trees....and chill out. Another review of the Royal Oak.
Sussex CAMRA have regularly voted The Royal Oak as Sussex/Surrey Pub of the Year.
Pub picture: Sara Blunden
How to get there
By car
Rusper is approximately 5-6 miles north of Horsham. It's not on a main road but you can get there on country lanes from the Capel A24 roundabout.
Cycling
Cycle north on Pondtail Road and then turn left at Pondtail Drive. Follow the road round to the right until it reaches the A264 bypass. Cross the bypass using the pedestrian crossing [be very careful crossing this busy road] and then join Langhurstwood Road.
Continue north, climbing slowly, past the brickworks and then Broadlands business park on the left. Ignore the small turning on the right, which is signposted Rusper, and continue on the same road which becomes Friday Street. The pub is on the right and is 2.5 miles [4 km] from the bypass.
Suggested cycling routes from here
Turn right out of the pub and cycle uphill to the next junction. Turn right again and cycle to Rusper village - try the Plough, or the Star Inn, for wooden beams and good beer.
Continue through Rusper village and cycle back to Horsham - turn right just before the Star Inn - down Hurst Hill - it's a very fast downhill....back to the A264 bypass further along from where you crossed originally. The round trip from the bypass is approx 9 miles [14 km].
.....or visit the Frog and Nightgown near Faygate on the way back.
Other pubs near here
The Owl at Kingsfold is quite close. You'll need to travel on the A24 to get there [busy for cyclists].
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This pub is a gem and well worth the cycle. There are always six real ales on hand pump, and real ciders too. There is a true local feel and Clive and Sarah are very welcoming.... as long as you don't ask for lager or let your mobile ring tone go off! A real ale drinker's paradise in a super location.
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