4 September 2012
A quick trip up Earl’s Hill to test our idea that the steep path may in fact be easier than the long, slow grind.
Parked in Habberley and set off at 7.46pm.
Answer: yes it is easier, reached the top with much ease at 8.19pm. Surprising as it seemed to us the steeper climb on the loose gravel was a good deal better than that awful ascent around the side. The big difference is made by those kind people who have made all the footholds as it keeps your feet level and reduces the strain on calves enormously.
Still took us just over the hour though as the descent is loose so you have to be careful and it was now fairly dark, very dark when we reached the woods. Managed to eschew the temptations of a beer in the pub, maybe next time …
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