A very hot day, with little breeze and clouds of flies along the whole route. Some good views from the chalk downs we walked along, somewhat restricted by the haze in the air. Lots of wildlife out today, with many Red Kites spotted, Buzzard, two deer, a huge hare and many rabbits and squirrels. A good day on the whole although the path is too overgrown in places and I ended the day with legs buzzing from nettle stings.
Date: 2013-07-13
Start: Ashley Down Finish: Thorn Down
Distance: 12.6 mls, 20.28 km
Height Gain: 1000 ft, 304.8 m
Start Time: 07:40 End Time: 12:00
Duration: 04:20
Ave Speed: 2.9 mph
Region: Southern England
Route Description: Ashley Down, Ham Hill, Gallows Down, Walbury Hill, Pilot Hill, Ox Drove, Upper Woodcott Down, Thorn Down
Parking Grid Ref: SU 31413 61172
View Parking space in: OS Map or Google Street View
Walking with: Alex Watson
Long Distance Path: Wayfarer's Walk
TP4107 - Inkpen Hill (Good condition)
TP0302 - Inkpen (Slightly damaged condition)
TP5448 - Pilot (Good condition)
Walk Name: Shutlingsloe & Croker Hill
Date: 2013-07-11
Distance: 11.0 mls, 17.70 km
Height Gain: 2200 ft, 914.4 m
Walk Name: Bleaklow Stones
Date: 2013-07-17
Distance: 13.5 mls, 21.73 km
Height Gain: 2100 ft, 640.1 m