Sunday 12th October 2025

We were blessed today to be joined on our walk by Hannah, aka Miss Keely – Milton Keynes’ most loved primary school teacher. Hannah kindly picked us up in Hove and drove us to Worthing which gave us a head start – it was just a matter then of a bus to Littlehampton. The combination of it being Sunday bus times and, the number 11 bus we boarded taking us around the houses, meant that we got to our start somewhat later than we had estimated … oh we laughed! But the pretty Marina was our starting point and although a little overcast it all pointed towards being a positive day.

Now I have to confess, the next 8 miles over the next 3 hours absolutely flew by because I think, Hannah and I particularly, hardly came up for air – we had SO much to catch up on. Steve got an occasional word in too. We kept the walk at an easy pace and just enjoyed each others’ company. But I was aware of this coastal stretch being scenic and pleasant underfoot – luckily Steve was concentrating a little more and capturing the essence of this stretch with his fabulous photos. There was everything – sea views, colourful beach huts, beachfront properties to make us green with envy, sailing competitions and general prettiness.

Before we knew it we were strolling down the promenade into Worthing and it was a fantastic opportunity to take in more of this glamorous seaside town. The sun had fully come out by now and we were being treated to that wonderful seaside feel-good factor. We did search for a cup of tea, honestly, but it was very busy and the only seat we could find was by “Shrimpley the Best” beach hut, selling seafood and soft drinks/alcohol only. So wine and beer it was.

So the walk from Littlehampton to Worthing was just over 8 miles – would definitely recommend it as a pleasant walk. But far better than the coastline miles clocked up was the value of great company – walking might be good for the legs but friendship is so good for the heart. Always treasured. xxx