South Downs Way - Steyning to Falmer

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Well what a difference a day makes when it comes to the weather. Hardly a cloud in the sky, sun shining and a gentle breeze on the top of the Downs so as to make the walking enjoyable. This was the day of the big push with 16 miles planned so that I can finish in Eastbourne on Friday and be back in Devon for the weekend. I must have ended up walking about 18 miles as I went ''off track'' a couple of times due to poor waymarking.In amongst it all there were quite a few hills to climb but generally speaking most of the walking was along the spine of the Downs with wonderful views of Brighton and the South Coast. Went pass Devil's Dyke and the story goes this was dug out by Satan. He must have moved the waymarking posts at the same time.
Finished near Falmer close to the University of Sussex as well as the new football stadium being built for Brighton and Hove Albion FC (got to get a bit of football in there somewhere) Tomorrow is the penultimate day of the trip and the forecast is for continuing sunshine. What a way to get a tan!!!

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Photos

Jill the windmill
The twin windmills above Clayton known as Jack and Jill are famous local landmarks that can be seen for miles around. They were erected way back in 1765.

Not the South Downs Way
Part of the route where I went astray

OAPs on the move
As I caught up with these OAPs one commented that I appeared to be in a hurry. I replied that I had to finish the walk by Friday, They replied saying they didn't do hurry!!!

Dew Pond
Arestored dew pond known as the Burnt House Pond. Dew ponds are scattered about the Downs as in the good old days they were used as watering holes for the sheep and cattle. Quite a few are being restored

The new football ground
The grand new stadium for Brighton and Hove Albion FC. Visions of grandeur beyond their status if you ask me!!!!

Comments

[Paddy Blake]

Hope the sun keeps shining
Hi John. I've been enjoying your Blog. Looks like a fantastic walk. The Cocking to Amberley section looked particularly nice. Didn't a certain larger and (theoretically) far superior club once struggle to beat Brighton and Hove in a Cup Final in 1983? Best regards Paddy

[Alex]

Steying to Falmer
Way to go John and glad you got some good weather to finish your trip in. Love Alex

[Sally and John]

looks like a big puddle
Sorry John, but I couldn't see anything other than a big puddle. What will they be used for when restored? Did it look inviting enough for you to cool off in? Maybe I'd need to see it in person to make further comment. Just an ignorant Kiwi perhaps!