Gravity

Just after Littleton End the South Downs Way plunges down into a valley, and then back up the other side.

GF is really pleased with this photo, showing the path disappearing from view, the Littleton Farm in the valley below, and then the route up to the crown of the next hill.

It was at this point that GF realised that whilst fairly short, this walk was going to be a little challenging. He had to over the hill in front then loop back down into the valley and back on the Downs. Gravity is a great consolation when you are traversing a gentle descent, but can be an absolute devil when you're heading up a slippery chalk path.