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Got the train to Plumpton where I started my walk.11:00:34
Small detour to the village shop in Plumpton Green to buy supplies for my walk.11:05:37
Had a bit of a diversion as the footpath I had planned to take over the railway was closed.11:09:09
The old signal box and level crossing at Plumpton.
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Plumpton racecourse.11:11:55
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Nice rustic farmyard just past Plumpton Racecourse.
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Daffodils.11:24:38
Footpath signpost.11:26:21
A couple of little wooden bridges.11:26:45
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I had recently learned that this V formation of trees on the hillside was planted in honour of Queen Victoria.11:29:56
Crossing fields with the downs in the distance.11:30:05
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I thought these wild flowers were quite pretty.
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Passing Plumpton College now - they run my vinegrowing course, although as all the sessions are held offsite this was my first time to see the college itself.11:44:54
"No student socialising beyond this point."11:45:29
Nice old barn as part of Plumpton College Estate.11:46:16
The main building of the college.
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Sheep on the lawn in front of the college - nice view of the downs!11:47:40
Lambs!11:48:05
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The Half Moon pub where I stopped for lunch.
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Took a picture of my new boots while I was waiting for the pub to open.12:07:03
Inside the pub.
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Outside the pub again as I was leaving after lunch.12:36:04
The path leading to the downs.12:36:39
Looks like an old toll house or something?12:39:52
A sty.
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More sheep and lambs.12:40:28
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Chalky cliff.
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A fairy door in the base of this tree.12:50:50
...and a fairy pond.12:52:35
Some signs.12:52:37
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View as I climbed to the top of the ridge.12:54:00
Shame the skies were so grey today!13:01:35
Woods still looking quite wintery.13:02:47
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Near the top of Black Cap now.13:05:34
Daffodils growing on top of Black Cap.13:05:45
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The trig point on top of Black Cap.13:06:42
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Selfie on Black Cap.13:08:16
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A beacon a bit along the ridge from Black Cap towards Lewes.13:43:39
In this field there are NO SHEEP.13:44:32
The Battle of Lewes was fought around here.14:11:42
Into Lewes now.
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Stopped off at the chocolate shop on the way through.14:46:11
Chocolates on the train.17:18:51
Back at home. Erika had decided to make soup for dinner, here's her ingredients list. I particularly like the way she spelled tomato puree.17:29:29
Erika making her soup.
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Erika serving her soup. It was very nice!18:23:06