Linear Walk With David Hockney Art Exhibition Stop
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Join me on this pleasant linear 8 mile stroll from Berwick to Lewes stopping on our way at Charleston house to visit the David Hockney Art Exhibition.
As an important contributor to the pop art movement of the 1960s, he is considered one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century.
We leave Berwick heading east to Selmeston where we cross the A27 and continue on to Charleston house. Approximately 2 miles from Berwick.
Here we will stop for 45 mins - one hour to visit the exhibition. Those that do not want to attend the exhibition can visit the cafe or house (for a fee).
The cost of entry to the exhibition is £10 (£8 Green concession)
Excerpt from Charleston House website:
Experience rarely-seen early drawings by one of the most popular and recognisable artists of our time, David Hockney
From a box of matches on a table to bunches of spring onions and leeks, David Hockney’s works exemplify his ability to find beauty in the more intimate and seemingly ordinary aspects of life, encapsulating Hockney’s love for life and his profound connection with the world around him. Made over sixty years ago, these drawings still resonate with the way of life established at Charleston, in which art and experimental thinking are at the centre of everyday life.
More information can be found here: https://www.charleston.org.uk/exhibition/david-hockney-love-life/
After the visiting the exhibition we press on from the house heading east, past Firle we turn north and start to make our first ascent of the day. Climbing up on to the south downs we will stop at mount Caburn to admire breathtaking views. From there we pick back up the path to Lewes arriving at Cliffe high street.
Here the walk will end and the visit to the pub will start if you care to join us, if not Lewes Station is a 5 min walk away.
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Images are taken by the leader.
Exhibition Images are with kind permission from Lucy at Charleston house.
What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
Food & drink
Packed lunch and plenty of water.