South Downs Way • Truleigh Hill to Southease • Long Distance Path • Part 5

[@GippslandLakesExplorer]

Thanks for part 5 of this walk. Cheers Evo.

[@Linleys]

We had a good day - but it was a long walk! Thanks for watching and following the series. Cheers, Warren :)

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

Square bales Square bales are denser and heavier than round bales, and they can be stacked higher and more tightly. This makes them more efficient for storage, and they can be used in industries like recycling and waste management. Square bales are also a good choice for smaller farms with fewer animals. Round bales Round bales are more common in western countries, and they can be stored outside. However, they can be inefficient to store and transport, and they can waste more hay. Round bales are also more expensive to make than square bales, but the labor savings can make up for the difference.

[@Linleys]

Ahh, makes sense! Okay then, so, why domino-shaped and not sugar-lump full square shaped?

[@ewengillies9826]

Tough day at the office guys. Made better I guess by the beautiful day and awesome scenery. Keep on hiking nearly there. Bushyboy Oz

[@Linleys]

There were some fantastic views for sure. We managed the long section and enjoyed a beer at the YHA too! Cheers, Warren :)

[@bobdrane5224]

Just finished watching,excellent

[@Linleys]

Thank you for following along with this more lengthy stretch of our trip. We had a great day. Cheers, Warren :)

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

That was a long day, watching that gave me shades of ptsd! Those last few miles were really hard.

[@Linleys]

Yep, that was a long day, but we made it to the YHA in time for our meal. The weather was lovely and the views were fab! Cheers mate, Warren :)

[@WildCamper]

That biker nearly had ya Dan!

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

@@WildCamper 😂 yep

[@hedleythorne]

Tough day, excellent adventure! I am going to take up with National Trust their description of Devil's Dyke... on their website they say it is the "longest and widest dry valley in the UK" - well Cwm Idwal in Wales is half a mile longer, and both Streatley Warren and Devil's Punchbowl in the Berkshire Downs are a mile longer! Naturally, my OCD has kicked in and I have contacted them....

[@Linleys]

I hadn't spotted the reference to the "longest and widest" detail but how can they get away with saying that if it's clearly not true! I will be interested in what you find out in your liaison with them! Cheers, Warren :)

[@markreed2937]

Warren, if I’d have seen an old boy staggering about, waving his arms about and spouting useless facts I’d have given him a really wide berth 😂😜 joking aside, some people are really funny - she had the whole of the downs, and that section is massively wide, why on earth did she need to brush past you ???? Some people, eh ?

[@Linleys]

I did rather get carried away sometimes with my chatter. It was good fun and a laugh most of the time. But that silly runner - she had loads of space to pass me as you saw. Thank you for following along and your support. Cheers, Warren :)

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

great vlog on travel kreep up the great vlogs thanks lee

[@Linleys]

Hey Lee, this was a long day but we enjoyed the views. Well done in keeping up with us :) Cheers, Warren

[@hedleythorne]

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[@Linleys]

That all makes sense to me, thanks for the notes, not that I could lift one of the square ones! Ha ;) Cheers, Warren