Lewes to Lewes: 14.6 miles / 23.6km
extra section to West Firle: 4 miles / 6.3km
A classic downland walk over three ridges with great views.
Will be walking this anti-clockwise, so the lunch stop is the Abergavenny Arms at Rodmell. Shortly after this is a possible dropout point at Southease, otherwise it's a climb back onto the downs and a choice of routes down to Glynde, the longer route going via West Firle. Catch the train at Glynde, or tackle a final climb over the downs to Lewes.
Return trains from Lewes at xx:27/xx:57, from Glynde at xx:26.
Full walk details here
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2 comments:
Bloomin lovely walk
Thanks Bridie 2
My apologies if I'm treading on anyone's toes by giving feedback on Clare's posted walk, not being a regular Saturday walker myself, but the late posting of this additional walk went down very well with the n=18 of us who opted to test their stamina by venturing out onto the South Downs on a w=windy-day-with-sunshine-and-showers, some heavy and accompanied by hail.
We set out in the anti-clockwise direction, soon encountering an early shower. We enjoyed fine views as we crossed the vast grassy field after Kingston, now in a strong breeze. After the climb up onto the Downs we were blown along the way, mostly by cross-winds. Most of us were caught by a heavier shower, with hail, as we descended towards Rodmell, to take shelter in the Abergavenny Arms. 6 of us dined there, with others coming in for drinks. The food was up to this pub's usual high standard. We had a hiccup with the bill, which the pub later corrected to their credit.
After lunch my small group set off in sunshine, to enjoy glorious views back up on the Downs between Southease and Glynde.
A fair number called it a day at Glynde and caught the hourly train service to Lewes. I missed a train by three minutes, so opted to continue alone over Mount Caburn. This leg proved to be the windiest - blowing a veritable gale on top - but fortunately the threatening skies held off from drenching me out in the open, and I made it to Lewes station in good time to catch the 17-57 hrs service back to London. At the station I was reunited with a number of SWC walkers who had found the station's cafe still open for a welcoming cuppa.
On a very breezy day I found this walk hard work - but rewarding and most enjoyable for its delightful views.
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