Towards the Priory (Explored)
The best place to walk to the Long Man of Wilmington is from the free car park next to the old Priory. There is also a small picnic area with fine views of the Long Man.
This view is from the bottom of the downs and looking back towards the remains of the old Benedictine Priory which can be glimpsed just left of centre. Much of the present building dates from the 14th century and as few as two or three monks dwelled there. It is now in the hands of the Landmark Trust and can be used for holiday lets (not being open to the public) for the equivalent of £20 pp per night www.landmarktrust.org.uk/search-and-book/properties/wilmi... . Not a bad place to base yourself and I wouldn't mind that lovely farm house to the right but I'd let someone else do the farming!
Towards the Priory (Explored)
The best place to walk to the Long Man of Wilmington is from the free car park next to the old Priory. There is also a small picnic area with fine views of the Long Man.
This view is from the bottom of the downs and looking back towards the remains of the old Benedictine Priory which can be glimpsed just left of centre. Much of the present building dates from the 14th century and as few as two or three monks dwelled there. It is now in the hands of the Landmark Trust and can be used for holiday lets (not being open to the public) for the equivalent of £20 pp per night www.landmarktrust.org.uk/search-and-book/properties/wilmi... . Not a bad place to base yourself and I wouldn't mind that lovely farm house to the right but I'd let someone else do the farming!