The Norfolk Coast Path: Day 2 – Blakeney to Burnham Overy Staithe

Mar 25, 2018Apr 3, 2018 / David Marsden / 8 Comments

(Walked on 25th April 2015 - 16 miles + 1 mile) At 7.30 the following morning - glistening with sun-cream, full of toast and anticipation - Jim and I hopped off the bus at Blakeney to continue our walk along the Norfolk Coast Path. Today would be the second third of our planned three-day walk. … Continue reading The Norfolk Coast Path: Day 2 – Blakeney to Burnham Overy Staithe

The South Downs Way: Day 4 – Amberley to Pyecombe

Jan 19, 2017Jun 23, 2019 / David Marsden / 10 Comments

(21st April 2016 – 20 miles) Yesterday had been a long, tiring day's walk but today would hardly be any easier. Once again I had twenty miles to conquer and once again I was marching against the clock. I'd arranged a 5pm rendezvous with my partner Jim at Pyecombe - from where he'd pick me … Continue reading The South Downs Way: Day 4 – Amberley to Pyecombe

The South Downs Way: Day 3 – South Harting to Amberley

Oct 30, 2016Jun 23, 2019 / David Marsden / 8 Comments

(20th April 2016 - 20 miles + 4 additional miles) Today was my longest and toughest on the SDW and, as I'd also arranged an early supper date with my sister, I was marching against the clock too. I woke early, packed, demolished a grand breakfast, paid my bill, pulled on my Meindl boots and … Continue reading The South Downs Way: Day 3 – South Harting to Amberley

The South Downs Way: Day 2 – East Meon to South Harting

Aug 20, 2016Jun 23, 2019 / David Marsden / 6 Comments

(19th April 2016 - 12 miles) After my disappointment at last night's food, I charged downstairs for some serious, no-nonsense feeding ... and this time I wasn't disappointed. The full English was generous; actually quite superb. and my liking for the 'Ye Olde George Inn' notched up two points. With a full stomach, at last, … Continue reading The South Downs Way: Day 2 – East Meon to South Harting

The South Downs Way: Day 1 – Winchester to East Meon

Jun 12, 2016Sep 11, 2020 / David Marsden / 8 Comments

(18th April 2016 - 18 miles + 2 miles from my home to path's start) At 5.45am, I was repeat yawning and standing at my local railway station. I'd been awake since 4, the 100-mile train journey to Winchester would take a maddening three hours and, on arrival, I'd face an 18-mile walk. It was … Continue reading The South Downs Way: Day 1 – Winchester to East Meon