13/04/2025
Today was a walk of two halves, Devils D**e to Mile Oak circular. Starting from the beautiful Devils D**e, with its glorious scenery and devilish little paths, to the Picturesque village of Poynings. We then ventured towards Brighton over the busy A27 into a very mixed residential area, taking us to Mile Oak which was nothing short of a residential street and a few dog poo alleyways. So annoying how people leave poo in bags to rot in beautiful countryside. Humans are disgusting. We then ventured into the South Downs National Park over Southwick Tunnel And up Southwick Hill . We found a bench to sit and eat our lunch, overlooking the countryside and the sea. A well earned rest for achy feet, 8 miles in at this point. We continued through beautiful rolling countryside, up more hills, past horses, Cows and sheep until we met the South Downs Way. Probably the best part of the walk was up Fulking Hill, which in my opinion is spelt incorrectly because fulking exhausting it was. With its very mixed terrain, little crevices, sharp turns, Incredible inclines we were gifted with the most breathtaking view once we finally reach the top….albeit with a very icy wind!! Luckily, Kirstie’s phone had died at this point, so she couldn’t video any of the cussing this week!!
With our windburned faces and achy feet, it was another amazing walk…lots laughter, singing…just being in nature, amongst the hills and with all the animals. Sadly it will be our last one for a little while, but with plenty more adventures yet to come.
, **e
