As it's Boxing Day and you, as are we, are either stuffed full of food or in the company of relatives - or both. In both situations a good stiff walk always seems in order (or so I gather from the parties of people stomping past the front of my house every boxing day).
If you're into beautiful and interesting walks, we recommend a walk from Devil's Dyke to Brighton, getting there first by bus (yes, they run on as regularly on Boxing Day as the DFS adverts do). Alternatively if you're understandably feeling a little lazier, hop in the car and have a stroll around the area before hopping back in and driving home. You'll get the same views but won't have to find the required pair of "strong walking legs" that mysteriously disappear around Christmas time.
With spectacular views of the South Downs, the bus takes you down some lovely lanes before terminating at Devil's Dyke. The Bus Timetable can be downloaded from the Brighton and Hove Website. The pub at Devil's Dyke also does great pub lunches.
We're taking some of our information from this reliable source, although the photos we've used from here are summer rather than winter so you'll have to imagine a wintery version before you set off.
(There's more of their well-written report about the area here if you wish. It's got some fab photos. There's also more info on the Rural Ways website.)
You can find a map of where you'll be headed here and have a lovely day out if you're doing the whole walk, or just a stroll around the downs. Both will look beautiful, and make you feel less like a bloated sausage (in my case).
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