The South Downs
Wilmington Hill and Firle Beacon
22 March 2003
The Long Man of Wilmington stands 70 metres (230 feet) high. The earliest
reference to the Long Man suggests that originally the figure was a marking in
the grass rather than a solid line. In 1874 the figure was marked with yellow
bricks, later replaced by concrete blocks.
Climbing onto Windover Hill, this tree demonstrates the prevailing winds.
Behind can faintly be seen the objective for later in the day, Firle Beacon
The Long Man, seen from above
George and Henry on their way to Wilmington Hill from Windover Hill (on the
horizon)
Lucy, George and Henry on the summit of Wilmington Hill, 214m above sea
level
Stephen and George investigating the trig point
George in full flight
On the way back down, the village of Wilmington
Our path back to Wilmington between the fields
Henry doing a St Bernard impression
Trams in East Sussex
Later in the day, Henry investigates this gate without a purpose in life, on
the South Downs Way on the path to Firle Beacon
Henry and George enjoying themselves on Firle Beacon
Firle Beacon is 217m above sea level
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