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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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 readingSouth 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 cooked breakfast served in the …
Continue readingJamming About from Pitton to Broughton Down
In a weeks time I will be on my walk along the South Downs Way and I am still fussing about trying to get the correct balance between the items I want to take and …
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 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 readingAmberley and Parham Park via Rackham Hill
Being away in the caravan in November means there is limited daylight for walking so no time to faff about. We have decided to explore a part of the South Downs Way and head for …
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Another wet day forecast so once again Lyn is relieved of walking duties. Eager to make use of the National Trust membership, a Christmas present from Lolly and her partner Toby, a day at Petworth …
Continue readingCrosby’s Birthday
Crosby is two today. So he gets to choose what we do for the day! Not surprisingly he wants to go for a long walk. Lyn’s not so keen, but reluctantly agrees to join her …
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