South Downs Way - Itinerary: England’s South Downs Way Walk is a 164 km route that takes walkers across farmlands, through the woods, over chalk cliffs and along pleasant river valleys. A wonderful walking holiday for those yearning for gentle, yet impressive scenery. The walk can be done in 9 days, but we recommend to add another day at Alfriston or Winchester. In planning an itinerary, some of the considerations in determining the distance for each day should include the type of … [Read more...]
South Downs Way – Classic Walks
January 7, 2011 by
South Downs Way: A Classic Walk through southern England: Britain’s South Downs Way National Trail is open to walkers, cyclists and horse riders. It runs for about 160 km between Winchester and Eastbourne following the rolling chalk downs of Sussex and Hampshire. The route follows prehistoric droveways that have been in use for at least 6,000 years, and numerous Bronze Age round barrows decorate the trail. The Way begins in Eastbourne, passes the villages and towns of Alfriston, … [Read more...]
South Downs Way – Walker’s snacks, accommodation and the Telscombe Youth Hostel
August 23, 2010 by
We were on the South Downs Way, one of England’s fine walking paths and staying at the Frog Firle Youth Hostel. For an interesting description of this youth hostel see the article: South Downs Way – Frogs and White Horses Breakfast with youth hostellers Alan and Jane. Alan mentioned that he made bike wheels for a hobby. In those days, one of the conditions for staying at an English youth hostel, you had to perform a task, such as cleaning, or sweeping the floor. This wasn’t a bad idea … [Read more...]
South Downs Way – Frogs and White Horses
February 9, 2010 by
The lovely Cuckmere River on South Downs WaySome time ago…. From London’s Victoria Station we board the bus and head off to Eastbourne, a 3 hr trip to the south coast. Most of the time was snoozing time. At Eastbourne, we then walked the 1and ½ miles to the Beachy Head Youth Hostel (no longer operational). If you are hostelling, stay at Eastbourne or make Frog Firle your next night’s accommodation. This was my first English youth hostel. It’s a large house, fairly simply set up. They … [Read more...]
Which is the nicest of the seven sisters?
April 1, 2009 by
So which of the fabulous seven sisters is the best? First a little about our recent walk along the South Downs Way in England. This is a wonderful walk over the chalk downs. And just because it does not have the fells and peaks of other walks doesn't mean it's not a bit of a challenge, especially the first day out of Eastbourne. . We did two separate days of walking, the first from Eastbourne to Alfriston, and the next from Amberley to Cocking. Great churches and inns. The weather was … [Read more...]