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Got the train from Kentish Town to Brighton, changing here at Blackfriars. I always love this view from the station, even on grey days like today.10:21:04
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Finally got to the Devil's Dyke (took a taxi from Brighton station). It is a lovely view from here but the weather was not at its best for the start of the walk.12:32:35
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Looks like a lost jumper or something.
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I always find the first sight of a South Downs Way signpost reassuring, and here the blue sky is also starting to show through the clouds.12:42:50
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Can see the sea from here.13:01:43
Those familiar downland chalky tracks.13:05:32
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More reassuring signs.13:21:45
The sun glistening on the sea in the distance.13:24:22
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Just after crossing the A283, near Botolphs.13:59:20
I thought something like this might be nice for Erika next summer.14:05:37
In the tiny village of Botolphs. I thought this pair of cottages were rather appealing.
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A little roadside stall selling fruit and vegetables.14:16:11
A rainbow!14:16:14
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The path passed through a large pig farm for some distance.
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The pigs were rather cute but a bit smelly.14:21:33
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Pigs digging for truffles?14:30:01
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Finally beyond the whiff of the pig farm here I think.14:44:13
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Approaching Chanctonbury Ring, apparently the site of some paranormal activity. I just found it a rather peaceful and beautiful spot.15:30:52
I looked a bit scruffy and windswept here but I was having a delightful time.15:30:57
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Leaving the enigmatic Chanctonbury Ring behind me now.15:45:29
Starting the descent down into Washington.15:58:35
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I had rather hoped I might be able to fit in a quick pint at The Frankland Arms in Washington while waiting for the bus to Pulborough station - I believe a one time haunt of Hilaire Belloc - but sadly it appears it is currently closed for the forseeable future. 
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So instead, after getting the bus to Pulborough, I reverted to a tried and tested formula of a bag of chips from the chip shop near the station...17:22:51
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...and a bottle of Nyetimber (the winery being just a mile or two from Pulborough) for the train journey back to London. Bliss!
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I rebelliously ignored this sign to charge my phone on the train.