Midhurst Footpath Companions
Walking in Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey.

Eartham Morning Walk 14th June 2017

Isabel's second walk in two weeks was at Eartham. We started on the Monarch's Way which is really the old Roman road of Stane Street. Stane Street originally went in a perfectly straight line between Chicheter and London Bridge, deviating by only 6 miles to avoid some hills. Luckily the hills are now full of sheep instead of centurions. Coffee break was at the excellent Gumber Farm bothy, followed by a wander back down to the car park. The sun was strong so the tree shade was much appreciated, as was the excellent lunch in The George. The walk was just under 5 miles with 380 feet of height gained. Thanks also to Jane and Paul for photos

The George

Fixing the shade at The George

Shade for some!

North Wood

Stane Street

Walking in Hilaire Belloc's footsteps

Swallow wishing we would hurry up and go.

Boys will be boys

Gumber shelter

Farm entrance

Stane Street

Starting out

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