Lou, Val and I tested the Slow Ways walking route from Emsworth to Horndean. Thankfully, Lou had a working App and logical map-reading skills, so we found the recommended route following public footpaths and avoiding most roads.

A couple of paths were somewhat overgrown, requiring Val to bash down nettles and brambles. But most of the route was through shady woodland and copses.

We stopped for a hearty sandwich in Rowland's Castle, and arrived in Horndean having hardly taken a wrong turn.

Good route, great company & lively chat!