South Downs Waywards

Life has somewhat got in the way of the South Downs Way of late, but on Saturday 29th October 2022 we finally resumed our walk and headed off from Queen Elizabeth Country Park at around 8am. It was a stunning autumnal outing and we were treated to wonderful skies once the clouds cleared, and rich seasonal colours. Before the clouds lifted Our destination was Cocking, and we covered fifteen miles, of what felt mostly like incline but can't have been, across the stunning Harting Down and beyond. View from Harting Down We had a nice, unexpected treat near the start of the walk, when we came upon a bunting-clad trolley offering slices of homecooked flapjack for £1. It was heartening to see an honesty box still in use, and we made the most of an early morning snack. Flapjack sustenance As ever, the signage was confusing at times, but we have learned that it isn't a South Downs Way walk without a moment of directional hesitation here and there. My favourite signs are the ones which g