via Cheriton and Beauworth (picnic lunch)
We leave Kilmiston and cross fields with a wood thrown in the middle to enter Beauworth where some pretty cottages and the church are passed. Eventually The South Downs Way is joined and this is followed along a broad track crossing the A272. Honey Lane takes us away from the S.D.Way and leads towards Cheriton. Once through the village a path is followed through Hinton Ampner N.T. Field paths across the estate return us to Kilmiston.
With rain and strong winds forecast for Friday, Saturday looks more promissing. There will be muddy sections which walking boots and wellingtons will triumph over. Three or four stiles near the end of the walk, but also some nice new timber gates on route.