tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post6186668090466405895..comments2024-03-29T13:33:35.228+00:00Comments on SWC - This Week's Walks: Wednesday walk Berwick to Seaford - via Alciston, Berwick Church, Alfriston, High-and-Over and Seaford HeadAndrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11395064086819994526noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-80175755126977545692018-03-15T16:46:55.830+00:002018-03-15T16:46:55.830+00:00A splendid walk, as Marcus says, and in excellent ...A splendid walk, as Marcus says, and in excellent company. Four of us sandwichers, having dined by St Andrew's church in Alfriston, made our way, guided by Robin, along the Cuckmere river and up High and Over (where we were rewarded by wonderful, far-reaching views.) A stiff breeze checked our descent to Exceat but then blew behind us all away along the clifftop path to Seaford, where we were reunited with our dancer and caught a train to Lewes.Briannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-22147174506381519922018-03-14T20:49:57.594+00:002018-03-14T20:49:57.594+00:00n=15 of us assembled at Lewes railway station for ...n=15 of us assembled at Lewes railway station for the short journey to Berwick, where we started today's walk in w=lovely-Spring-sunshine, which stayed with us all day. The Spring-like temperature was tempered by a southerly wind in our face, which meant clothing layers were kept on, but no matter. Mud levels were mostly manageable all day, and to be expected on a mid-March walk.<br />Some of us stopped to look inside Alciston church - plain but nice. Most of us stopped shortly afterwards to view the art and murals in Berwick Church. Its churchyard was awash with daffodils and some snowdrops to add to the enjoyment of our morning.<br />Onwards then to Alfriston, where seven of us dined at the George Inn. All were happy with their meals, although our table was too close to the open hearth fire for comfort (a fire was not needed for the mild Spring weather) - but I'm being picky. Now usually our sandwichers join us for a drink in the designated lunch pub, but not today. Or rather, only two did. Two sandwichers headed off to practise their map reading skills, but I'm not sure what happened to the remaining six. Hopefully they - and the map readers ? - did not become lost in the wilds of the South Downs: but if someone out there does find them lost, bedraggled and disheveled, please point them in the correct direction for Seaford. Bless.....<br />Our dancer left us at Alfriston for an early journey back to London, as planned, leaving eight of us to tackle the afternoon leg of the walk. We enjoyed the lovely views from the windy top of High and Over Hill, before descending to Exceat Bridge, where one took the bus to Seaford. Subject to my dodgy maths, that left seven of us to enjoy the lambs in the fields below Seaford Head: they put on a great display for us - a delightful Spring sight. On then into Seaford, where I believe all bar me took the 17-20 hrs train home. I stopped for a drink and tidy up before catching the 17-57 hrs train. Good journeys, outward and inward, today, and I was home in time to watch the Barcelona-v-Chelsea match on TV.<br />I thoroughly enjoyed my day in good SWC company, and I hope my walking companions, including the sandwichers, did likewise. Marcushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14896105028157686446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-32483947312463360372018-03-13T16:43:08.518+00:002018-03-13T16:43:08.518+00:00Hello Marcus I hope to attend this walk but will p...Hello Marcus I hope to attend this walk but will probably have to exit early in order to go dancing.<br />best,<br /><br />JaneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com