South Downs Way - Cocking to Amberley

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I have clocked up another 12 miles today and for all intents and purposes I am halfway - only another 50 to Eastbourne. The weather has been kind to me today and all in all it has been a very pleasant day's walking. I started at 8.30 and the first stretch was a steep climb upon Heyshott Down and then a long stretch on the straight alongside woodlands with the birds singing at full pelt. A nice gentle stroll and not too much exertion until I reached Littleton Down where there was a sharp drop down to the A285 and then a steep climb upto Bignor Hill. There I was rewarded with wonderful views of the South Coast and a short trek along an old Roman road called Slane Street. Nearby is the remains of a Roman Villa. Getting towards the end of the walk and descending into Amberley there was the River Arun winding it's way through the Arun Valley. As you have probably guessed I am not too far from Arundel Castle which is just a few miles down the road. A satisfying days walk which in all took about 4.5 hours

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Photos

Contemplating the descent from Littleton Down
A fellow walker contemplating the steep descent from Littleton Down and the equally challenging ascent stretch up to Bignor Hill

The cyclist's challenge
Another means of climbing up Bignor Hill. Looks hard work to me

Where the Romans marched
A Roman road ran along here and was known as Stane Street

Descending Bignor Hill
Another stretch with magnificent views along the spine of the Downs

Bridge over the River Arun
This is the first major river I have come across on the walk and the bridge is on the route into Amberley

Comments

[Heather]

I enjoy your photos of Bignor Hill. Your post made it sound so peaceful! My blog is looking travel photos, reviews, etc, to share. If you have the time, check it out at dirty-hippies.blogspot.com, or email me at [e-mail]. Continued fun on your travels! Heather :)

[Sally and John]

lots of history
Pleased to see that rain has stopped. Imagine all that history and seeing where the Romans marched. A bit dificult to comprehend from New Zeland where we seem to be such a young country.