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West Marden Day Walk 10th May 2017

We had some ideal walking weather, almost too much sunshine, but not too hot. Starting from West Marden, we reached Lyecommon in time for coffee. Then we walked down Wild Garlic Valley - actually called Piglegged Row - but no-one would believe that! Lunch was at the excellent The Barley Mow in Walderton. The streams in Walderton were completely dry, not a good sign. The return trip was over the top of Watergate Hanger and Nore Down and the woods provided some useful shade for those walkers who were overheating. Walk was about 6.1/2 miles.

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Henley Morning Walk 3rd May 2017

This was a short walk with a few hills! About 4.1/2 miles from the Duke of Cumberland, up to Scotland Farmhouse and Telegraph Hill before returning on a path between Northpark Copse and a wood called Cavalry Quarters. We passed Stable Cottage and this area was home to the horses of the Household Cavalry as a spring/summer grazing area - thank you Trevor for this piece of history.  Lunch at the Duke of Cumberland was great value. Thanks also to Paul for additional photos.

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Chanctonbury Day Walk 26th April 2017

Jeff's walk was over the Chanctonbury Ring and then down the other side into Steyning for lunch. The return journey was along the flat to the north of the Downs. The weather was cloudy, sunny, wet and sometimes hailing or sleet!  Cowslips and lambs were in abundance, as were the roe deer - about 30 of them. It was a bit surprising to see some bottle of spices and soft drinks being "imbued" with magical healing powers around a wooden cross on top of Chanctonbury Ring, but it is widely believed to have magical powers.....  Windmills not seen a year ago are now sprouting in the sea between Worthing and Newhaven -  this is the 116 turbine installation of the Rampion wind farm. On our return route we came across the last Brighton tram rusting away in a farmyard, complete with a poster pleading for funds.The 9 miles were very enjoyable and luckily the hard climb was tackled early on the walk. Thanks to resident photographer, now thankfully back in action!

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Fittleworth Morning Walk 19th April 2017

This was Peter's walk of about 4 miles around Fittleworth, ending with an excellent lunch in the nearby Swan Inn. Many thanks to  Paul and Peter for the additional photos.

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KINGLEY VALE DAY WALK 12TH APRIL 2017

Isabel's Long Walk through Kingley Vale was well worth waiting for! The countryside was showing some brilliant spring colours with  bluebells, gorse and the ever present rape in the fields, as well as the ancient yew trees of Kingley Vale. Excellent lunch in the Hare and Hounds in Stoughton. 

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