PUZZLE 147 In plain Sight

You're out on the plains.
Suddenly, you notice that you're surrounded by three lions.
They already have their eyes on you.
However, for some reason, they won't attack if two or more of them are the same distance away from their prey.
You need to use this to your advantage so that you cna make your escape.
Find a route to the exit, moving one space at a time vertically, horizontally or diagonally.

Hint 1

You don't need to worry about all three lions at the same time.
Focus on two lions at a time and find your way to safety.

Hint 2

First, concentrate on the two lions on the right and move as far as you can.

Hint 3

Continuing on from hint two...
After you've gone straight down to the bottom, you need to focus on the two lions on the left.

Super Hint

Continuing on from hint three...
Make your way to the top-left, going in between the two lions on the left.
Once you arrive at the left-hand edge, find one more space that is an equal distance from two lions.
The exit isn't far now.

Answer for 'In plain Sight'

The answer is as follows.

down, down, down, down-left, up-left,
up-left, up-left, up-right, right.