Date: TBC
Start: South Harting
Start Time: TBC
Distance: 5.6 miles
Terrain: 2 climbs
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Join Rural Strides to walk the chalk. This is an undulating walk where we will not only walk the chalk but talk about it too.
Is there a more iconic landscape than that of the chalk downlands of southern England?
Archaeologist Jacquetta Hawkes thought not when she wrote that “without chalk there could be no Albion”.
However, while chalk has shaped our landscape, way of life, culture and national identity, it is difficult to categorise it a rock.
The white cliffs of the Seven Sisters and Dover are the most outwardly visible displays of chalk in the south. However, it is here in the Western Weald that the full complexity of the chalk is best appreciated. What is more, there are no crowds.
Well behaved dogs on leads allowed
Rural Strides is passionate about the history and cultural landscape of the Western Weald. Through engaging walks, which interpret the land and share local stories, we seek to connect people not only to the beauty of the area but also to inspiring local businesses. We hope you will find a Rural Strides walk an authentic and memorable experience, that will leave you feeling like a local!
Not familiar with the Western Weald? Read more about it here
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