Sat 4 May 2019 - 12.7 miles - BERWICK TO EASTBOURNE - Leader: Margaret P

A South Downs walk with some tough climbs along the way. From Berwick, the walk cuts across to Arlington Reservoir then crosses farmland towards Wilmington before climbing to the huge chalk figure of the Long Man. From here the route continues to the historic smuggling village of Jevington and then ascends the South Downs before descending to the sea at Eastbourne. Lunch: A late lunch at Jevington after 6.7 miles. Pub, picnic or tea room

Margaret briefs us on our walk

Coming over the hill

Doing it in stile, many of them

Approach to the Long Man

Another Long Man view

Eric Ravillous country

Perilous footpath

Mellow Yellow

It’s lunch time at Jevington

Looks like Eastbourne to me!

Yes it is Eastbourne

Parade at Eastbourne

Photos: Martin F,  Gary W,  Glynis L