Midhurst Footpath Companions
Walking in Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey.

Chanctonbury Day Walk 26th April 2017

Jeff's walk was over the Chanctonbury Ring and then down the other side into Steyning for lunch. The return journey was along the flat to the north of the Downs. The weather was cloudy, sunny, wet and sometimes hailing or sleet!  Cowslips and lambs were in abundance, as were the roe deer - about 30 of them. It was a bit surprising to see some bottle of spices and soft drinks being "imbued" with magical healing powers around a wooden cross on top of Chanctonbury Ring, but it is widely believed to have magical powers.....  Windmills not seen a year ago are now sprouting in the sea between Worthing and Newhaven -  this is the 116 turbine installation of the Rampion wind farm. On our return route we came across the last Brighton tram rusting away in a farmyard, complete with a poster pleading for funds.The 9 miles were very enjoyable and luckily the hard climb was tackled early on the walk. Thanks to resident photographer, now thankfully back in action!

The last Brighton tram

Bridge at Wiston House

Leaving Steyning

Steyning

Roe deer

Steep going up the chalk

Nice climb!

Great views

Jeff being helped with his Sat Nav

Distant wind turbines

Lambs

Approaching Chanctonbury

Coffee on Chanctonbury Hill

Chanctonbury walk 9 miles

Cowslips

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