Riverside Tearoom in the drizzle of morning
Half way, which way?
Let's go back to WinchesterDay 5 - Sunday 23rd April 2006, Houghton Bridge to Truleigh Hill
Mist and drizzle to start but not cold, sunny later, warm.
The day started with mist and drizzle and warmed up during the morning. Doug was now beginning to struggle with his dodgy right knee.
My walk notes from day 5 onwards were sketchy, but this was a fine day's walk. Near Steyning, we had occasional views south towards the sea and Lancing College. Keith joined us for the last mile of the day's walk to Truleigh Hill Youth Hostel.
The hostel was in a fine location, and we shared a room with bunk beds. Doug chose to choose to put his mattress on the floor to sleep. Doug was now struggling with his knee and fortunately, Keith drove us to the Red Lion in Shoreham for our evening meal as there was no pub near the YHA. It was a proper pub, with good food, service and beer. It got our vote for pub of the walk (or drive).
Statistics:
|
Day 5 |
Total |
To SDW |
SDW |
From SDW |
Evening |
|
Miles |
15.25 |
0.25 |
15.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
Hours |
7.41 |
0.08 |
7.33 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
MPH |
2.06 |
3.13 |
2.05 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
07:00 Awoke
09:00 Breakfast
09:30 Start day's walk
09:35 Rejoined SDW
11:15 Halfway point on SDW
13:25 Lunch on SDW
13:40 Resume walk
16:15 Keith meets us on SDW just south of Steyning
17:05 Arrive at Truleigh Hill YHA - end of day's walk
17:30 Doug all in - finally managed to climb YHA stairs
18:30 Keith drives us to the pub at Shoreham
18:45 Red Lion Shoreham
22:00 Bed
Nature: Seagulls, buzzards, little birds, horses, sheep, rabbits, grockles, and many small flowers.
Breakfast – B&B; fruit juice, fruit, sausage, bacon, egg, mushrooms, toast, tea, coffee
Lunch - SDW; Fruit and flapjacks
Evening Meal - The Red Lion, Shoreham. Excellent selection of real ale, and proper pub. Keith drove us to the pub. Doug was incapable of walking. Pub of the walk (or drive). Friendly, great pub food and service, £47.50 for three. The Red Lion | Shoreham-by-Sea | Facebook
B&B: Truleigh Hill YHA; purpose-built red brick hostel. Shared room, bunk beds. Doug slept on the floor. Pre-booked £19.30pp. Basic but fine location. YHA Truleigh Hill Hostel | Cheap Shoreham Youth Hostel Accommodation
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