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 then my experience of walking …
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County: East Sussex
South 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 out the window of Sunnyside …
Continue readingSouth 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 fellow walkers, I realise we …
Continue readingA Wander Around Eastbourne
It is our final day of this brief trip to East Sussex and we decide to wander into Eastbourne and have a leisurely explore around. I know that high on Lynnie’s agenda is a trip …
Continue readingA Cracking Jam From Jevington to Alfriston
Today we are back on the South Downs; we think we deserve the relative ease of walking over chalk downs after yesterday’s slog over shingle banks along the coast between Eastbourne and Normans Bay.
Continue readingAlong The Coast From Eastbourne to Normans Bay
After walking across the South Downs yesterday we have a change today and walk a bit more of the coast. It has never been our intention to walk the coast of Britain, but after doing …
Continue readingAcross the South Downs to Jevington and Friston Forest
It is another cracking Spring day, another day for shorts and sun cream! It is hard to believe the weather is so good at this time of year. We intend to make the most of …
Continue readingA Wander Into Eastbourne
It is another sunny day and we can think of nothing better than a trip to the seaside, or to be more precise a wander along the promenade at Eastbourne. It is only a short …
Continue readingBeachy Head and Birling Gap
After a week and a half at home we are on the road again. This time heading to East Sussex to stay at Black Robin Farm CL, which is on a hill to the west …
Continue readingA Circular Walk From Battle
We have almost reached the end of our three week tour of East Sussex and Kent so before heading off for today’s walk we take the awning down, then if tomorrow morning brings another heavy …
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