Chalking Figuratively
GLYNDE TO BERWICK STATION VIA FIRLE BEACON CUCKMERE HAVEN, LITLINGTON AND WILMINGTON A minor miscalculation in planning, meant that I curated a reasonable distance that has some rather superb contrasts in landscape. There are the chalk hills of The Downs, a meandering river and some ancient and later examples of human expression on the slopes. All very do-able on a Winter's day. This walk included some bits I really like, some breathtaking and the jeopardy of walking in 'access areas' with 'right-to-roam'. You might feel justified when indicated on the OS map but you can't always be sure of the terrain, entry or exit and the livestock that may reside within these sacred plots. There may be much to persuade you not to bother but occasionally it is very worthwhile to connect some special places and possibly to go off the beaten track. None of this was particularly thought about when I plotted a journey to fill my own right of way walking gaps. That is the joy of i...
