London To Brighton Part 4
Sat 4th May 2019
Walk Details:
Linear walk from Hassocks to Brighton. 20 miles on the final stretch to the seaside up the downs, through some bottoms and an urban walk (swim?) at the end
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Walk Report
London to Brighton Part 4, Saturday 4th May 20199 walkers, 18 miles - leader Jerome Ripp
The fourth and final section of the London to Brighton odyssey had been held over from last year due to transport issues. A sunny day with a bitterly cold strong wind and the last of the bluebells to admire in the woods. A steep climb up Wolstonbury Hill and then some Open Access land encouraged the leader to add a loop around the appropriately named Round Hill. Another stiff climb from Pyecombe and we were ready for an early lunch at the lovely Wildflower cafe at Saddlescombe farm with delicious home-made cakes. A section of the South Downs Way and then a long descent from the hills through Hazelholt Bottom and then in complete contrast to the loneliness of the hills, we hit the south coast urban sprawl. At Southwick we crossed Shoreham harbour to follow the last 4 miles of the Monarch's Way back to Brighton with an ice cream stop on Hove lawns to provide sustenance for the final stretch.
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