Category Archives: East Sussex

52f – Hove to Shoreham

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Wingclipped

The seafront walk through Hove may have been dominated by a wide expanse of tedious tarmac, but at the western end of the town things became a little more exciting. Just outside Hove Lagoon was a skateboard park. We bought … Continue reading →

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52e – Brighton to Hove

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Wingclipped

As we walked along the promenade at Brighton Beach we watched the world descend on Brighton; the hot weather pulled them in like fireflies to a lamp. The bikers were in town today! When it comes to Brighton Beach and … Continue reading →

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52d – Brighton Part V

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Wingclipped

We dragged ourselves away from the pier entertainments to continue our way west. As we walked back down the planks of the pier the seagulls glided overhead, hoping to swoop down and pick up stray scraps of food. Occasionally, one … Continue reading →

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52c – Brighton Part IV

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Wingclipped

We left the Brighton Wheel and headed off up the pier for the rides. Brighton Pier started off life as the Palace Pier, built in 1823 to service passenger ships arriving from Dieppe. Over the years it grew and grew … Continue reading →

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52b – Brighton Part III

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Wingclipped

Sat at the foot of Brighton Pier is the Brighton Wheel, an attraction that was installed in October 2011 and which has planning permission to stay in place until 2016. As we walked up to it, we decided it looked … Continue reading →

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52a – Brighton Part II

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Wingclipped

We arrived back at the Black Rock Car Park by Brighton Marina on a warm, lazy, morning. Despite the early hour, the sun was already making promises, as was a Mr Whippy ice cream van. I have come to realise … Continue reading →

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51d – Brighton Part I

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Wingclipped

After the thrill of seeing a low-flying Spitfire, we continued our way along the marina arm. Waves continued to crash up against the concrete and drench the walkway. We were able to tell where the flash points were – they … Continue reading →

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51c – Rottingdean to Brighton

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Wingclipped

The Undercliff Walk took us all the way to the eastern arm of Brighton Marina. The Marina is huge. Occupying almost half a square kilometre and boasting 1,600 berths as well as an entire village, it is the largest marina … Continue reading →

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51b – Telscombe to Rottingdean

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Wingclipped

As we left Telscombe, we walked past a cutting in the cliffs which led down to a secluded beach. This quiet, out-of-the-way area, which affords a significant degree of privacy, has obviously attracted people to the area who the Council … Continue reading →

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51a – Peacehaven to Telscombe

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Wingclipped

When we arrived back at Peacehaven for the start of today’s walk, we had a choice: up or down. “Up” would take us to the top of the cliffs and along a road which ran parallel with the cliff edge. “Down” … Continue reading →

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