Midsummer, the weather forecast looked perfect, the weather forecast...😄 a dense mist literally the entire morning and a little beyond, and lots of nice views missed!
On a positive note, it was cool and refreshing, and the views in the afternoon were fabulous, and it didn't rain! A relaxing day's walk, and not trying to break any records...
This was a 20.5 mile stretch (2 x 'stages' in the excellent guide book by Kev Reynolds), nothing terrible but with a few climbs of course. The train travel was flawless, overall a fabulous days walk, joined the trail at exactly 8am in Amberley and finished at 6pm 10 hours later opposite Pyecombe Golf Club where I will pick up the trail again next time.
Had to walk 50 mins to Hassocks to get the train back home, unfortunately partly involving some unpleasant and slightly hazardous road walking on the A273, will take a taxi from Hassocks to the start when I go back.
Washington – St Mary Church. The early 13th Century north arcade and the tower of c1500 remain. The rest is 19th Century.
