I am back at Cholsey Grange CL for a few days whilst Lynnie stays locally with our daughter to make preparations for her wedding in June. Since our last visit…
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Category: South East
Wandering Around From Pinkneys Green
We have a busy spring and summer ahead of us because in June our daughter Lolly is getting married. I am not sure there is much for me to do…
Read MoreBack on the South Downs Bagging Trig Points
It is just over a fortnight since I completed the South Downs Way; the week walking on the chalk downs gave me a real taste for the area. Up until…
Read MoreSouth Downs Way – Day 6 – Rodmell to Eastbourne
When I went to bed last night the rain was lashing down and I was hopeful that the storm would have blown through by the morning. Getting up and looking…
Read MoreSouth Downs Way – Day 5 – Bramber to Rodmell
Every morning since starting my trek along the South Downs Way (SDW) I have assiduously checked the local weather forecast. Today, eating my breakfast in the Castle Inn surrounded by…
Read MoreSouth Downs Way – Day 4 – Amberley to Bramber
As forecast there was rain and high winds during the night and it looks like I will be in for a blustery day up on the Downs. After an excellent…
Read MoreSouth Downs Way – Day 3 – Elsted to Amberley
After a good night’s sleep, due to a combination of yesterday’s twenty miles walk and a few good pints of ale last night, I am treated to a wonderful fresh…
Read MoreSouth Downs Way – Day 2 – East Meon to Elsted
In the days when I was still working I used to travel a lot so it was not uncommon to for me to wake up and wonder where I was. …
Read MoreSouth Downs Way – Day 1 – Winchester to East Meon
After weeks of preparations the day has finally arrived when I set off to walk the South Downs National Trail. This is the first time I have tackled a long…
Read MoreBridgewater Monument to Pitstone Windmill and Ivinghoe Beacon
Over the last few days we have walked sections of the Ridgeway National Trail and I am keen to visit the point where the 87 mile trail starts, or finishes,…
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