A South Downs Way Story
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The final segment of the South Downs Way went through country that got progressively tamer, flatter, and more built up. It was a beautiful, clear, cold day, with a perfectly blue sky and blinding sunshine. The waters had receded from Exton so it was an easy walk from the bus stop through town, past the Shoe and the lovely church. Then the path went up the hill skirting several farms and mostly following farm lanes. I had a delicious lunch and a pint (no Harvey’s in Hampshire, however) at Milbury’s Inn before following the temporary routing of the South Downs Way through a set of country lanes. The lanes eventually took me through the middle of Chilcomb Manor before dumping me unceremoniously onto a pedestrian overpass spanning the M3. From there it was a short hike into the middle of Winchester. I visited the Cathedral, enjoyed a nice cup of tea, and caught the train back to Hove, tired but very happy.
Exton-Winchester
12.0 miles
22 February 2003