DavidRyder
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- Jul 23, 2013
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I have a 1.5 mile walk from Victoria to work, for which I reward myself with a nice Latte and a sit down. I have found my level...
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Tricky Dicky
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Would love to be able to. I can't walk more than 10 yards at the mo - for stairs I need a stick.
Sorrel
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I'm doing almost that walk in two weeks time: Falmer to Alfriston in my case. I'm just hoping the weather is nice...
Jimmy Come Lately
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21 miles is a bit longer than I'd do on a whim (as in just get up and go) because it would probably be the Amberley to Devil's Dyke stretch of the SDW and I'd need to plan an early-ish start to get the train out to Amberley. But I might decide the night before.
I much prefer trainers to walking Boots for long walks. Unless you're doing some serious slopes trainers are better I think. Certainly more comfortable when on the Downs.
Agreed.
I did my Mountain leader training at Glenmore Lodge (Aviemore - Cairngorms) many years ago and the instructor wore sandals all week. I actually do a lot of walking in (Keen) sandals nowadays.
I think 21 miles is more than I'd do on a whim, to be honest, but it's not beyond the realm of possibility.
The most I've done in a day is probably about 60 miles along the Downs (competing in the event I now run - see my signature). That took a little under 16 hours. Doubt I could even complete it now!
Pembury
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This, defiantly this!
I did the South Downs Way a couple of years ago (much of it with my very best friend). A wise lady at the start in Winchester said "Remember to stop and look back - you get a whole new view each time".
It sounds obvious but she's right. It is great advice - and on every long walk I've done since (can recommend The Hangars Way in Hampshire for a short two day special) I've heeded her advice and be rewarded many times.
It sounds obvious but she's right. It is great advice - and on every long walk I've done since (can recommend The Hangars Way in Hampshire for a short two day special) I've heeded her advice and be rewarded many times.
What a fantastic looking event. Tempted to join the Scouts just so I can do it !
Thanks. Game is away at Lavant. Nice ground. Short boundaries. Scope for carnage.
Why defiant?
That's a really good point, though walking the same route several times also gives a different "view" each time.
One thing I often wonder about the South Downs Way is if I'd recognise any of it if I walked East to West. I've only ever walked Eastwards!
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Peter Grummit
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For those of us who like to walk the Downs and around Sussex, this website has some brilliant options. This is the route to the Amex from Ditchling. http://travelloglewes.co.uk/index.php?page=ditchling-beacon-and-the-albion
PG
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I try to do at least one marathon walk per year - that's walking to the coop and eating 26 snickers.
Nah, like to do a 26 miler on a fasting day, usually at the end I have a couple of pints and the carb rush is really odd.
Last big walk was Enderby to Coventry, 23 miles, but used to walk with Brighton Ramblers and they do at least one mega walk per year.
Might try and walk to Nottingham or Derby from Lestah.
Nah, like to do a 26 miler on a fasting day, usually at the end I have a couple of pints and the carb rush is really odd.
Last big walk was Enderby to Coventry, 23 miles, but used to walk with Brighton Ramblers and they do at least one mega walk per year.
Might try and walk to Nottingham or Derby from Lestah.