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 Look At Ferring in West Sussex

The Quest for England - A Look At Ferring in West Sussex

Today I have cycled to Ferring, an ancient village that dates back to the Saxon period. A farming community close to the sea with some wonderful houses old flint buildings. The site of the village is an ancient one: the name itself is Saxon; it is mentioned in the Domesday Book; the parish church is […]

The Quest for England – Escape to the Downs Again!

The Quest for England - Escape to the Downs Again!

I am dressed for rain that doesn’t appear, or rather, didn’t appear until I got home. I have once again returned to the South Downs close to Sompting, in West Sussex, near to where I live, to continue my exploration of a short track I discovered on my last visit. Spring is advancing at pace, […]