The South Downs Way 
The SDW is a 105 mile National Trail
running between Winchester in Hampshire and Eastbourne, East
Sussex. I completed it in sections in 2003: Eastbourne
to Alfriston (Seven Sisters), Eastbourne to Southease (Bridleway),
Southease to Pyecombe, Pyecombe to Amberley, Amberley to Buriton,
Buriton to Winchester (Hampshire).
This was my first National Trail and a wonderful
introduction to long distance walking. The first couple
of sections are probably the most spectacular, with Seven Sisters
and Devils Dyke being the most memorable.
I took many pictures on this walk and a selection
follow.
Eastbourne to Alfriston (via Seven SIsters)
2003 - 10.5 Miles
Looking Back Over Eastbourne
Seven Sisters and Belle Toute Lighthouse
Eastbourne to Southease (Inland)
? 2003 - 14.5 Miles
Eroded paths approaching Alfriston
Alfriston Church
Beddingham Transmitters
Southease to Pyecombe
Saturday 29 March 2003 - 14.5 Miles
Somewhere - I dunno! Nice though innit...
My carcass at the Keymer Post
Pyecombe to Amberley
? 2003 - 20.5 Miles
The climb up to Jack and Jill from Hassocks Station
A view over the weald between Pyecombe and
Amberley
Amberley to Buriton
? 2003 - 23 Miles
At Amberley, I still had to walk on a couple of miles into Petersfield as I had missed the last bus.
Just off the way - Buriton duck pond
The long walk to Petersfield (after 23 miles)
Buriton to Winchester
August 2003 - 24 Miles
Bus from Petersfield to Buriton. Walked to Winchester and stayed in the wonderful YH situated (at the time) in the mill. Finished walk around 2130! The next day - had shuftie round the town, then train back home, a rosy glow of a job well done.
Fingerpost near Buriton
Butser Hill - A3 in distance (luvvly!)
The old mill at Winchester
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