Walking around Old Winchester Hill nature reserve I pass some inquisitive sheep. I wonder what they make of my unusual walk!
Meon Valley Footpath. South Downs Way
Day 1 of Jill’s walk from Exton to Buriton on the South Downs Way in November winds up from the Meon Valley towards Old Winchester Hill.
The Shoe Fits! End of Day 2 Exton.
Outside The Shoe Inn in Exton. Very happy to have completed 12 miles of the South Downs Way. Just 88 to go! Maybe give my legs a rest for a while…
Views of Exton from Beacon Hill
Spectacular views as I descend Beacon Hill to Exton. Very tired with aching hips and a very sore right knee! And very happy to have walked my first 12 miles.
Cows near Exton
A welcome party of cows as I descend the fields from Beacon Hill to Exton. Almost made 12 miles on my first leg (pun intended!). This is the furthest I’ve walked.
Jill’s hips make 10 miles
Ten miles from where I started in Winchester, at the the top of Beacon Hill, on the South Downs Way. Walking to raise awareness if hip dysplasia.
Autumn Trees near Lomer Farm
Walking past Lomer Farm, glorious Autumn trees and sunshine as I walk up towards Beacon Hill on day 2 of my South Downs Way challenge to raise money for Steps Charity.
Lidl walking boots going well: Day 2
Jill takes a rest on the walk towards Beacon Hill. Her walking boots are the perfect fit for her orthotics, which help correct her leg length discrepancy and stabilise her knees.
Day 2: Milburys to Beacon Hill
Glorious crisp morning to start day 2 of Jill’s South Downs Way challenge after spending a night at Milburys. Views over the Downs are spectacular…
Sunset past Holden Farm
After 7 miles my craggy leg muscles pass a craggy tree. Chasing sundown past Holden Farm at the end of day one of my SDW walk.