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…
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South 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 MoreSouth Downs Way – Planning the Trip
I have spent the last few weeks planning my walk along the South Downs Way National Trail. I doubt if Captain Scott spent as much time planning his trip to…
Read MoreJamming 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…
Read MoreJoin Me On A Guided Walk – Ordnance Survey National GetOutside Day – 30 September
To celebrate the Ordnance Survey National GetOutside day on Sunday 30th September I am leading a 5 mile guided circular walk from the Wiltshire village of Pitton through the Clarendon Estate. …
Read MorePepperbox Hill and the Borbach Chantry from Pitton
In a few weeks time I am off to walk the South Downs Way, staying in bed and breakfast but carrying all my kit in a rucksack. We have been…
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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