tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post4012105311656965288..comments2024-03-29T11:20:22.205+00:00Comments on SWC - This Week's Walks: Saturday Third Walk -- Dramatic Cliffs and an Ancient Cinque Port TownAndrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11395064086819994526noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-25829669836176752962016-09-17T23:43:26.208+01:002016-09-17T23:43:26.208+01:00N=12 on this walk. Obviously we would have liked t...N=12 on this walk. Obviously we would have liked to have had the weather of two days earlier, but it was not a disaster. Instead there was w=breezy-cloud-breaking-to-sun-at-times-then-rain-later. The best of the sun was just after lunch, when for a time it was rather pleasant. By tea time there was prolonged and heavy rain, however. <br /><br />Despite doubts from some quarters (including me) nine of us tackled the landslide. The warning signs and barriers have interestingly disappeared from this but the area affected is bigger than last year - i.e. There have been further landslips I would say. For quite a distance the path is "a bit of an obstacle course" as one local said. <br /><br />Nine of us went down to the sea at Fairlight Glen and five swam. It was high tide and the sun was shining through the cloud making the sea an attractive green against a dark grey sky. There was a long, gentle swell and the water was much warmer than it looked. <br /><br />After lunch at the Coastguards tea room and the sunny bit, it began to rain as we approached Winchelsea, discouraging any thoughts of walking to Rye. Instead after a cosy tea in the New Inn we all got the bus. Eight of us then ate in the "Wipers Arms" in Rye.Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09314024151810191831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-12693600313283554492016-09-16T18:43:12.112+01:002016-09-16T18:43:12.112+01:00At the risk of reducing the grading this walk to a...At the risk of reducing the grading this walk to a 3/4 you can cut along Barley Lane then through a disused gravel working to emerge near the Fairlight Coastguard Cottages and the café. Just following the path diversions though will still give a decent walk with great sea views.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14594391380504033372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-6348361852834970102016-09-16T11:41:36.728+01:002016-09-16T11:41:36.728+01:00This is a very good point, Pete B - heavy rain aft...This is a very good point, Pete B - heavy rain after a prolonged dry period is perfect landslip conditions. Not only should walkers stick to the signposted diversion, but I would have thought going down to Fairlight Glen for a swim might also not be a good idea. The path is maintained by naturists but goes down a landslip too.Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09314024151810191831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-47666899156005496202016-09-16T11:30:18.626+01:002016-09-16T11:30:18.626+01:00Several weeks ago I did the Winchelsea to Hastings...Several weeks ago I did the Winchelsea to Hastings walk and decided to continue on the path through the landslip section. I found it a struggle, although in my advanced years I am not as fit or limber as I was. The heavy rain today may make the path more unstable and descending it may prove more difficult than an ascent which is what I did. I would think very carefully about ignoring the warnings around using the closed-off path.PeteBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02135468832090264900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-31241806712457842282016-09-16T08:00:10.108+01:002016-09-16T08:00:10.108+01:00The Brighton - Ashford train (the Marsh Line)usual...The Brighton - Ashford train (the Marsh Line)usually runs but this week there has been a bus replacement service in parts of the route but not everyday. The lovely 100 bus (The Wave) will get you to Rye or back to Hastings. Regarding the paths around the landslip that is a big local debate. At the end of the day it is nature's force and the clif has been eroding for a long tome.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14594391380504033372noreply@blogger.com