Monthly Archives: September 2013

29 September 2013: Southease to Newhaven along the South Downs Way

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Humphrey Southall

Four of us had a lovely walk in the hazy sun and wind of the downs. The initial climb direct from Southease station was much gentler than it looked on the map as the path was a hairpin.  Then we … Continue reading →

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27-29 September 2013: Annual gathering at Big Mose, Shropshire

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Humphrey Southall

Seven London members attended Red Rope’s annual gathering and national AGM this weekend. The venue was a bit of a change, as it was not anywhere in the Peak District but just west of the Birmingham area and almost on … Continue reading →

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22 September 2013: Navigation training in Richmond Park

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Humphrey Southall

This day was an introduction to navigation; the art of finding out where you are, and how to get where you want to be. It covered all the technical skills of reading an OS map and identifying key features to … Continue reading →

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22 September 2013: Dormansland, Dry Hill and East Grinstead

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Humphrey Southall

Two of us joined Don on an impromptu walk he led from Dormans station, starting off on the same path through Dormansland to the Greathed Manor estate as my walk of 22nd July 2012. We then headed through Dry Hill … Continue reading →

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26 August: Petts Wood, Scadbury Park and Chislehurst

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Humphrey Southall

This bank holiday Monday walk started in the inter-war garden suburb of Petts Wood, before entering the wood of Petts Wood, now maintained by the National Trust. Crossing one busy main road took us into Scadbury Park, where we had … Continue reading →

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