Wolstonbury Hill is part of the South Downs and is just north of Pyecombe and just south of Hurstpierpoint and Hassocks. It’s wonderfully mysterious, with some incredible views, a lot of history, and a sense of mystique. There is road parking at Pyecombe (What3words:shallower.enthused.quite) and limited parking at the end of New Way Lane (What3words:mime.zeal.selection). …
The final day! Day 7 of walking the South Downs Way had been incredible. A beautiful late summer day with breathtaking views all the way. We had covered a lot of ground, loved every minute and now, we really didn’t want the adventure to end! Day 8. Alfriston to Eastbourne We both woke early at …
Day 6 of our South Downs Way walk had been a fabulous day of walking and we’d both had a good night’s sleep and a good evening meal. And yet, the start of day 7 was one of the toughest so far. We’d had a spring in our step every morning until now but the …
Day 6 of our South Downs Way walk had been tough. We’d covered 28 km in the driving rain but at least we had a roof over our heads that night. Although that said, I hadn’t slept in a dormitory for about 30 years and when we woke on day 6, most of our stuff …
Our day 4 South Downs Way walk from Cocking to Houghton had been glorious. We’d covered 17 km (which we thought was a lot), got sunburned, seen glorious views, and enjoyed a comfy bed in the bunkhouse. All was well in our world. Day 5. Houghton / Amberely to Steyning / Upper Beeding / Truleigh …
After a sleepless night in a soggy tent near Cocking in West Sussex, I thought day 4 of our South Downs Way route and adventure might be a challenge. But in fact, we woke to a beautiful sunrise (who am I kidding, we never actually slept), were both on top form and the day got …
Having reached Buriton at the end of my second day’s walking, my South Downs Way itinerary for day 3 was Buriton to Cocking. And I was joined at the start line by an old friend, Emma, from school who was going to walk the rest of the way with me. Emma has many great qualities. …
Day 1 of my South Downs Way walk took me from Winchester to West Meon where I stayed in an Airbnb. I didn’t sleep well (my legs seemed to keep walking all night and my toes hurt), so I really wasn’t sure how day 2 was going to pan out. Day 2. Exton to Buriton …
So you’re thinking of walking the South Downs Way? Or some of it? Great, it’s an incredible experience however much of it you manage to do. And having walked it recently over eight days, here is our guide to planning your South Downs Way walk. Which way and how far? Obviously, one of your first …
So you’re thinking of walking the South Downs Way? You’ve done your planning, and perhaps a little training and are wondering what to expect and how realistic it all is? Having recently walked the South Downs Way over eight days, it was one of the best things I’ve done for quite some time and I …
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