HeartSmart Walk led by Andrew and Bruce around South Harting

This walk was so short; whilst being so exhilarating. For a walk that was just over three and one-half mile I have never perspired so much before. Thanks Andrew the best short walk ever.

From the elevation profile(in pink) you can see on this map the climb up Harting Hill from Hill Lane is incredibly steep. Likewise you can see on the profile we had a rest stop on the incline and again when we reached the top.

Andrew chose the most amazing weather for us. Anticipating showers throughout the day not one drop of rain fell. thankfully once we had made the climb up Harting hill the clouds closed in and help cool us down considerably. Once I returned to the car I was grateful that i had a change of clothes, having been saturated with perspiration.

A few amazing and new things  today. Andrew indicated a track leading to the Ornamental ruins of Vandalian Tower, Up Park which I had passed so many times before but had not ventured in as it is not on the Ordnance Survey Map. Additionally walking footpaths that I had not walked before. Then there was the St Mary And St Gabriels Church Church Lane South Harting, Where Andrew gave a very informative talk whereby he explained so much both inside and outside the church.  The best link I found on the web for information is at http://www.sussexparishchurches.org/spc_V31/west-sussex/25-west-sussex-h-l/501-harting-st-mary-and-st-gabriel So much has been written about this church it is truly amazing.

Eleven of us on this walk and I was impressed how everyone coped with the climb.