tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post2963958415150892719..comments2024-03-28T11:16:38.801+00:00Comments on SWC - This Week's Walks: Saturday Walk - Pulborough to Halfway Bridge (via Tillington) [New Walk]Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11395064086819994526noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-75663869097325416012017-09-10T12:11:59.003+01:002017-09-10T12:11:59.003+01:00n=10 adventurous walkers set off under w=initially...n=10 adventurous walkers set off under w=initially-bright-sunny-clear-and-crisp-skies to test out this new route in initially familiar territory. After passing the always charming Stopham Bridge and atmospheric Stopham House, the route soon ventured into uncharted territory through the Sutton Common heathland which painted a pretty picture against the backdrop of the South Downs ahead on the horizon. The route continued through a combination of woods and open parklands before eventually leading into a deep and atmospheric holloway initially with sandstone bluff and then trees rising tall on either side -- truly worthy of a film set...Lunch soon followed and, at least for the pub diners, was definitely well worth waiting 10 miles....an idyllic country pub with an interesting and varied menu of freshly prepared offerings which they were happy to adapt as required...Not long after lunch some w=dark-and-brooding-clouds closed in eventually dropping their load of moderate rain for about an hour before the sun re-emerged when we were atop Hoe Hill with interesting cloud formations lingering around us. Although shorter, the afternoon stretch included more ascents and descents with some great views of the Blackdown and Bexleyhill (visited on other SWC walks) and of course the "precipitous descent" highlighted in the walk post -- which we approached with some trepidation -- but managed without too much difficulty....Most rounded out the day with drinks and more tasty treats at the very pleasant and accommodating Halfway Bridge before catching the 18:45 bus to Pulborough for a smooth train connection back to London -- made more interesting with the sighting of a vintage train (rumored to be the Orient Express) passing through the station and some provisions for the journey back .....All in all, a good day out - an interesting and varied walk with culinary delights for all.....Stargazerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06207931214700279104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-85800015745798375872017-09-07T13:37:13.054+01:002017-09-07T13:37:13.054+01:00Intend going.Intend going.DAChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11248487802952116209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-58383755317398902442017-08-23T23:02:33.946+01:002017-08-23T23:02:33.946+01:00Table booked for 13.30, at The Horse Guards Inn.Table booked for 13.30, at The Horse Guards Inn.Thomas Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01298846868417688062noreply@blogger.com