Walkers are putting their best feet forward today (Friday) to take part in the 25th annual walk of the South Downs Way.
Executive county councillor for recreation and heritage, John Waddington, and the mayor of Winchester, Jean Hammerton, will be at the Great Hall to send the 250 walkers on their way. It'll take them nine days to reach Eastbourne, West Sussex, covering an average of 12 miles a day.
Many of those taking part this year will be walking the route for the first time.
The walk traditionally reverses direction each year.
The route takes in some of the most scenic locations in both counties, passing through Queen Elizabeth Country Park near Petersfield, across the chalk escarpment of the South Downs and on to Devil's Dyke.
The walk is being organised on behalf of West Sussex County Council by "Footprints", who will provide a team of 10 experienced walkers to offer help, advice and encouragement along the way.
Everyone who completes the walk will be presented with a commemorative pin badge and a certificate.
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