The Quest For England – In Which I Skirt Around The Wiston Estate

The Quest For England - In Which I Skirt Around The Wiston Estate

Today I am travelling around Chanctonbury Hill in West Sussex, close to Wiston House. I am walking eastwards away from the great ring of trees on top of the landmark hill between Washington and Steyning. On my journey I find a road closure, a tumbled down farm, an ornate passenger bridge and some inquisitive sheep. […]

The Quest For England – In Which I Visit Worthing Town Centre During Lockdown!

The Quest For England - In Which I Visit Worthing Town Centre During Lockdown!

There is a definite feeling of relaxation after seven weeks in lockdown in Worthing, and I am sure this is reflected up and down the country. I take a stroll into town, keeping my distance, to see just how busy or not the town centre is, and which shops, if any, have started to open […]

The Quest For England – In Which I Clamber the Steyning Downland

The Quest For England - In Which I Clamber the Steyning Downland

I have taken a safe, short, journey to just outside Steyning in West Sussex to climb the hillside of the woodland downs. It is early in the morning and there is no one about so I can keep my distance from all during the lockdown. Here the spring is at full throttle and I enjoy […]

In Which I Take a Rainy Woodland Walk Near Findon Valley

In Which I Take a Rainy Woodland Walk Near Findon Valley

The sunshine may be over for a while but it should stop us enjoying the wondeful countryside in spring time. I have taken a short woodland walk up a track near Findon in West Sussex, just north of Worthing, on the South Downs. Just bursting into bloom are elder trees and hawthorn. We still have […]

The Quest for England – A Walk To The Airport

The Quest for England - A Walk To The Airport

Today I am taking a short stroll to Shoreham Airport from close to Shoreham Bridge, across the recreation grounds and adjacent to the river Adur. Founded in 1910, Shoreham Airport is the oldest airport in the UK and the oldest purpose-built commercial airport in the world. It is now owned by Brighton City Airport Ltd […]