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Title: Sussex coast
Post by: Dovegirl on 20:32:54, 08/10/17

I do a lot of walking on the Sussex coast so here are a few photos of some of my recent walks there

The Seven Sisters

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4452/36866799934_aff022bedf_z.jpg)Seven Sisters (https://flic.kr/p/YaMZcC)

Wild flowers at Saltdean, which is about halfway between Brighton and Newhaven

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4458/37298986710_8f00888bdf_z.jpg)Saltdean (https://flic.kr/p/YPZ4gL)

The marina at Newhaven on the estuary of the Ouse

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4482/37298994630_f80e756b86_z.jpg)Newhaven (https://flic.kr/p/YPZ6Cj)

The next two are of the cliffs to the east of Hastings. The clifftop walk from Hastings eastwards to Fairlight is fantastic, with the path plunging down into deep wooded ravines

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4512/37298956470_5efebb4c59_z.jpg)Hastings (https://flic.kr/p/YPYUho)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4487/37318498650_33e2b017cd_z.jpg)Hastings (https://flic.kr/p/YRH4uw)

The church of St Mary de Haura and the harbour town of Shoreham on the estuary of the Adur

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4478/37298977840_28e042a59c_z.jpg)Shoreham (https://flic.kr/p/YPZ1CQ)

Marshes at Pagham Harbour

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4494/23705314998_c4e30ebf07_z.jpg)Pagham Harbour (https://flic.kr/p/C7KWgy)

The beach at Pagham

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4478/23705319688_5e9d7dc188_z.jpg)Pagham Beach (https://flic.kr/p/C7KXEq)

Chichester Harbour, a vast area of creeks and marshes, is one of my favourite places for walking. These two pictures are of the creek at Dell Quay

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4476/36847207084_ef3228e6e7_z.jpg)Dell Quay (https://flic.kr/p/Y94yVS)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4511/36847215514_64e6fa24cd_z.jpg)Dell Quay (https://flic.kr/p/Y94Brd)


Thanks for looking    :)
 

Title: Re: Sussex coast
Post by: Jac on 00:15:55, 09/10/17

Lovely photos.
Reminded me that my parents took me on holiday to Pagham when I was about 3. We stayed in a converted railway carriage. Funny the things you remember

Title: Re: Sussex coast
Post by: lostme1 on 10:09:25, 09/10/17

Great photos. I have one of the Seven Sisters taken from a similar spot and I remember the path east from Hastings to Fairlight was a bit steeper than I expected with the drop into the ravine. Happy memories. Thanks

Title: Re: Sussex coast
Post by: Penygadair on 11:45:07, 09/10/17

Great pics Dovegirl.  It's been many years since I was down in Sussex but one day mebbe.....

Title: Re: Sussex coast
Post by: Rather be walking on 12:06:40, 09/10/17

Wonderful photos. :)

Title: Re: Sussex coast
Post by: Mel on 18:59:52, 09/10/17

Lovely photos Dovegirl.  I like the Pagham Beach one.... big skies, calm sea, and rock marker which draws the eye.


(certainly better than the one you took of the full stop in your other topic  ;)   ;D  )


I must try and bag some new counties down yon end o'country next year  :)

Title: Re: Sussex coast
Post by: adalard on 19:06:49, 09/10/17

Those pictures are beautiful, Dovegirl. I love the one of the cliffs at Hastings especially, the colours and light are breathtaking. Thanks for sharing.  :) O0

Title: Re: Sussex coast
Post by: sunnydale on 20:31:33, 09/10/17

Really pretty photos Dovegirl 8)

Title: Re: Sussex coast
Post by: April on 21:26:48, 09/10/17

Great photos Dovegirl  O0 Love the seven sisters one  :)

Title: Re: Sussex coast
Post by: Dovegirl on 21:48:25, 09/10/17

Thank you everyone for the kind comments    :)   

Penygadair, Rather be walking, sunnydale   -   many thanks    :)

Quote from: Jac on 00:15:55, 09/10/17

Reminded me that my parents took me on holiday to Pagham when I was about 3. We stayed in a converted railway carriage.

Converted railway carriages do seem to be a feature of some coastal spots. Must have been fun staying in one.

Quote from: lostme1 on 10:09:25, 09/10/17

I remember the path east from Hastings to Fairlight was a bit steeper than I expected with the drop into the ravine.

I think the ascents from Hastings to Fairlight seem steeper than the Seven Sisters!   

Quote from: Mel on 18:59:52, 09/10/17

(certainly better than the one you took of the full stop in your other topic  ;)   ;D  )

Glad you think so Mel!   :D ;D

Quote from: adalard on 19:06:49, 09/10/17

I love the one of the cliffs at Hastings especially

There are some good walks from Hastings   :)

Quote from: April on 21:26:48, 09/10/17

Love the seven sisters one

My favourite walk    :)


 

Title: Re: Sussex coast
Post by: eddycreative on 15:33:01, 10/10/17

Lovely piccies! :)

Title: Re: Sussex coast
Post by: Dovegirl on 21:30:13, 10/10/17

Thanks eddy    :)

Title: Re: Sussex coast
Post by: John Walker on 20:25:33, 12/10/17

Glad to know that the full-stop test was so successful. ;)   Such great photos!  I thought I knew the South Coast quite well but Pagham is new to me.  And the stunning Hastings cliff views look very enticing.
Thanks a lot.
JW

Title: Re: Sussex coast
Post by: Dovegirl on 21:16:22, 12/10/17

Thanks JW    :)    Hastings to Fairlight has a surprisingly wild and remote atmosphere. The path is subject to diversion because of erosion but it's still a great walk

Title: Re: Sussex coast
Post by: walkingthedog on 12:46:25, 17/10/17

Beautiful pictures you have captured Dovegirl thanks for sharing. O0

Title: Re: Sussex coast
Post by: Dovegirl on 18:55:49, 17/10/17

Thanks walkingthedog    :)

Title: Re: Sussex coast
Post by: OrvalHil on 16:45:02, 19/10/17

Amazing photos Dovegirl. Those cliffs are stunning. Thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: Sussex coast
Post by: Dovegirl on 21:13:56, 19/10/17

Thank you OrvalHil    :)

Title: Re: Sussex coast
Post by: bibi_lapetite on 22:16:04, 13/11/17

Thanks for sharing your wonderful pictures Dovegirl!


I recently moved to St Leonards on Sea and would love to do some hiking in the local area, especially after seeing your inspiring shots. Are there any guidebooks that you would particularly recommend or do you simply use an OS map and plan your own routes? I am planning to buy a map anyway but a good book with suggestions of walks of different lengths will be useful to get going.


Thanks,
Bibi

Title: Re: Sussex coast
Post by: Dovegirl on 23:42:48, 13/11/17

Thanks Bibi    :)   

I get ideas for walks from books and the internet but I like to look at my OS maps and plan my own routes. A straightforward way of doing this is to include sections from trails depicted by green diamonds, eg in your area the 1066 Country Walk.  Have a look in your local library for books of walks. The Pathfinder East Sussex and South Downs and the AA 50 Walks in Sussex and South Downs are good collections.  And try googling walks in your area.  The East Sussex County Council website has some leaflets you can download
 
https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/countryside/walks/circular

Hope that helps    :)

Title: Re: Sussex coast
Post by: bibi_lapetite on 11:40:19, 14/11/17

Thanks Dovegirl for the advice. The OS is on the way and I'll look up where my local library is. Brilliant!

Title: Re: Sussex coast
Post by: Rather be walking on 12:20:57, 14/11/17

Movie makers occasionally use the classic Seven Sisters view. People associate that view with British isles.
My PC landscape wallpaper has that view, one of my favourites.  O0

Jon.