Halfway Bridge walk on 1st February 2023

The too two walk started at the Grade II listed Halfway Bridge Inn near Lodsworth walking on the original A272 and halfway bridge we turned north and scaled the two stiles to get them out of the way early on. We climbed gently through River Wood admiring the Rother below us before a short section of road through River gave us access to steps up to a field with great views to the north of Bexley Hill and Black Down. We joined the Sussex Diamond Trail to Pitshill where we opted for an early coffee break while admiring the gardens and shallow combe. Pitshill was built in the 1790s by William Mitford and refurbished within the last decade. Refreshed, we headed south on backroads past Broughton Dairy Farm intrigued by the wigwam and decidedly cowboy themed scenery. Crossing the A272 Miguel spotted the two horses heads to win the competition set for the walk. At Southdean Farm we went down a gully that needed some care to stay upright after which the leaning and missing section of board walk across the flood meadow was dispatched with the skill and aplomb expected of the seasoned walkers we are. The banks of the River Rother for the second river scene guided us west towards Selham where we headed north on the road to finish too much road on the walk back to the The Halfway Bridge Inn where we enjoyed our lunch immensely.