And a chance to escape battling the crowds as we cast one eye on the new 1066 Country Walk.
With tomorrow, October 14, the 950th anniversary of William of Normandy getting one in the eye of King Harold.
Or did he, with revisionists, with the now London-based Bayeux Tapestry as evidence, questioning that narrative?
And suggesting that Harold was the subject of a political kill, a regicide, and something we frowned upon then.
1066 and all that
Well, we can make up our minds up.
As we walk in the footsteps of the Great Norman on a five-night Walkers Britain & Europe trek.
Where we follow his 1066 journey from Pevensey for 31 miles (easy for us long-trail hikers) on foot.
Cross the wildlife-rich wetlands of the Pevensey Levels
And stand and channel where William conquered England at the Battle of Hastings at the village of Battle.
You’ll step back in time at Pevensey and Herstmonceaux Castles.
Quaff a pint of real ale in ancient villages Icklesham, Winchelsea and Rye.
Discover medieval Winchelsea, its gateways, church and historic cellars.
Post-Battle
From Battle, continue through the High Weald National Landscape.
The journey leads through Icklesham and medieval Winchelsea before finishing among the historic streets of Rye.
Your self-guided Sussex walk, with five-nights hotels and B&Bs and six breakfasts costs £790.