Vanguard Way

Route Map

A 68 Mile route from Croydon to the sea at Newhaven.  Extended from original end at Seaford - more info HERE. I really enjoyed this and the Wealdway, crossing the North and South Downs and traversing the weald has led to many wonderful memories.  Very highly recommended - apart from Croydon the walk is mostly rural with some quite delightful small towns and villages which don't really detract from the experience.  Well waymarked although the section through Ashdown Forest requires care.  Walked in 4 sections:  Berwick to Seaford, Blackboys to Berwick, Croydon to Edenbridge, Edenbridge to Blackboys.

Berwick to Seaford

2003 ? - 10 Miles

Unusual, In that this was walked with not one, but two other peeps.  And a jolly good time was had by all.  I remember it being hot and the Downs taking their toll towards the end.

Near Alfriston

Westdean vista over Cuckmere

Seven Sisters

Looking down on Seaford

 

Strange field, used for turf growing, between Blackboys and Berwick

told you!

Sweet sheeps

 Tree that has been blasted by lightning

Poor little donkey, all on its lonesome

Free range chickens having a dust bath - delightful

Antithesis of the countryside at Croydon

However, a few miles and this happens...

Looks lovely, but is right by the M25

Hackstead Mill on the river Eden

A field of goats

Cows cooling off on a hot day

Beautiful scenery at Ashdown Forest.  North Downs in background.

Kings Standing Clump

 

This time looking to the South Downs