My longest day on yet on 19th February, Botolphs to Amberley 13 miles; good preparation for the longer walks as I head West. I loved it. A clear cold morning with sunshine as I crossed the Adur to begin. Slow meanders then I was soon climbing out of the valley heading for the Bostal road crossing between Sompting and Steyning. Hat and gloves were on as I crested the ridge onto the tops and a bitter wind made finding a spot in the lee for coffee difficult. I sat by a patch of snowdrops nestled under a tree on the north side of Chanctonbury Ring. As I descended towards Washington and the A24 a wave of walkers or even rush of ramblers climbed past me. I opted for the short crossing of the road and was soon back on the ridge heading for Amberley. One surprise; the path stayed south of the ridge of the downs for most of the way, I had expected views north and south. Amberley came into view under the sound of skylarks. Tea and a cake filled the gap before the train via Ford home.
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sue orton | gathering threads 
Looks like heaven to me!
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