(20th April 2016 - 20 miles + 4 additional miles) Today was my longest and toughest on the SDW and, as I'd also arranged an early supper date with my sister, I was marching against the clock too. I woke early, packed, demolished a grand breakfast, paid my bill, pulled on my Meindl boots and … Continue reading The South Downs Way: Day 3 – South Harting to Amberley
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The South Downs Way: Day 2 – East Meon to South Harting
(19th April 2016 - 12 miles) After my disappointment at last night's food, I charged downstairs for some serious, no-nonsense feeding ... and this time I wasn't disappointed. The full English was generous; actually quite superb. and my liking for the 'Ye Olde George Inn' notched up two points. With a full stomach, at last, … Continue reading The South Downs Way: Day 2 – East Meon to South Harting
The South Downs Way: Day 1 – Winchester to East Meon
(18th April 2016 - 18 miles + 2 miles from my home to path's start) At 5.45am, I was repeat yawning and standing at my local railway station. I'd been awake since 4, the 100-mile train journey to Winchester would take a maddening three hours and, on arrival, I'd face an 18-mile walk. It was … Continue reading The South Downs Way: Day 1 – Winchester to East Meon
The South Downs Way
The South Downs Way is one of fifteen National Trails in England and Wales, and the one I know best. From long association, it is a personal favourite and, whilst it can't compete with the rugged beauty of say, The Cumbria Way or Hadrian's Wall Path, I think it is one of the finest paths … Continue reading The South Downs Way
Advice On Walking The Cumbria Way
Since 2008, I've walked The Cumbria Way twice and, one day, I will walk it again. It's that good. If you're considering following one of my favourite long-distance footpaths, here are some personal tips and advice which may prove useful. How long is the Cumbria Way? There is no definitive answer to this simple question … Continue reading Advice On Walking The Cumbria Way
The Walking Gardener 