South Downs Youth Hostel Weekend

Despite the biting cold, six of us - Eileen, Marian, Jinan, Fozi, Louise and Val - braved the wind and rain for a lovely weekend (10-13th March) at the YHA youth hostel just outside Lewes, organised by Eileen.

Littlehampton SeafrontWe spent a day in Littlehampton visiting Ann Walden, one of our ex-members who moved down there a while ago. We did a circular walk through the town and along the sea front, and then on to a lovely stretch from the estuary along The River Arun. I have to say we were all relieved to get back to town and out of the cold and wet for a well-earned evening meal at The Gravy Boat (Highly recommended - the food was delicious).

The next day we did another walk in and around the Lewes area, taking in various points of interest including Lewes Priory, Ann of Cleves House, and Southover Grange Gardens. I had forgotten how hilly Lewes is in places, and we had a good workout tackling same.

The final day we again spent a short time in Lewes and then on the homeward journey visited Standen House and gardens, a National Trust property.

Val.   15th March 2023