GAYSWAG Walk

Description:

First west up into Friston Forest, then back down along another path to the south east towards the village again, then up east along the South Downs Way to a nice view point looking towards Hastings, then north and west back down to The Eight Bells Pub where we will have refreshments, before returning to our cars.

Time:

2pm on Sunday 10th May

Walk Leader:

Gary

Length:

6.5 miles

Gradient:

Two quite long moderate climbs

Transport:

Car

Meeting Point:

Meeting 2pm at the entrance to the Jevington Public Car Park (BN26 5QL)….if this is full then one may be able to get a space up at the St. Andrew’s Church up Church Lane (BN26 5QE)

What3Words Location:

https://what3words.com/apply.dare.upgrading

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Description:

We will meet at Finche Field Car Park, near to the Fox Pub in West Hoathly. We will walk down towards the Bluebell Railway (hopefully see a steam train or two), then down to the Lake (Weir Wood Reservoir) and up to the climbing area at High Rocks, then down into the valley and back up to West Hoathly (not to Gravetye as we did last year) where we will walk to the Missing Link Micro Brewery (closes at 6pm) for some drinks (and food if one wishes), before returning a slightly different way back to where we started.

Time:

2pm on Sunday 26th April. Please let us know if you are coming, as we would like to start as close to 2pm as possible.

Walk Leader:

Gary

Length:

Just under 7 miles

Gradient:

Moderate with hills in two places.

Transport:

Car

Meeting Point:

Finche Field Car Park, near to the Fox Pub in West Hoathly (where we met last year), it is on Church Hill, RH19 4PN.

What3Words Location:

https://what3words.com/vipers.regulates.openings

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Description:

We start with a gentle walk along bank of the river Ouse to Southease station. Then we head over the bridge across the A26 followed by a steep climb up Itford Hill to Beddingham Hill. We finish the walk with a slow descent into South Heighton, with an option of a drink in the Flying Fish at the end of the walk.

Time:

2pm on Sunday 12th April

Walk Leader:

Andrew

Length:

7 miles

Gradient:

Flat, then one prolonged steep climb, followed by a gradually falling incline.

Transport:

Car: Via A27/A26 or A259. Park in nearby side streets.
Bus: 12/13 buses along A259, alighting at Newhaven Town station, then a 10-minute walk to the starting point.
Train: To Newhaven Town station then a 10-minute walk to the starting point.

Meeting Point:

Meet on New Road in Newhaven on the slip road to the railway track with the A. Wilkins sign. See the Whats 3 Words link below for the exact location.

What3Words Location:

https://what3words.com/sheep.quest.ignore

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Description:

The next walk, with hopefully good weather after a relatively dry week ahead, will be in Devil’s Dyke area. We head up steps carved into the slope, 1/3 the way up New Timber Hill, then along an undulating new path along the side of New Timber until we reach The Wildflower Cafe at Saddlescombe, where we can have tea/snack lunch &/or cake. The last 2/3 of the walk proceeds via a long medium slope up the side of Devil’s Dyke to the top, which we will walk around to then descend back down into Poynings.

Time:

2pm on Sunday 22nd March

Walk Leader:

Gary

Length:

5.25 miles

Gradient:

One steep climb, mostly up steps carved into the slope.

Transport:

Car

Meeting Point:

Meeting place in front of Poynings Village Hall (BN45 7AQ) where there is parking along the front of the Village Hall, slightly recessed from ‘The Street’, and if full another area to the north along same road in a small parking area at end of row of houses.

What3Words Location:

https://what3words.com/menswear.signed.moment

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Description:

We start of walking east along the cliff-tops before descending to the undercliff path towards Newhaven. Heading west along the cliff-tops we then head inland crossing Peacehaven to the Gateway Cafe for refreshments. We return to the starting point via the Telscombe Tye.

Time:

2pm on Sunday 8th March

Walk Leader:

Andrew

Length:

6.5 miles

Gradient:

Mostly flat with one very steep set of steps.

Transport:

Car: Via A259

Bus: 12 / 12A / 13

Meeting Point:

Meet on the Fairlight Avenue car park in Telscombe Cliffs.

What3Words Location:

https://what3words.com/moisture.boss.organisms

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Description:

Walk starting from Stanmer Park will take us up to Ditchling Beacon, one moderate long climb uphill and takes in lovely woodland areas and stunning views both north and south. At the end we will hopefully be able to have tea and cake at the cafe in Stanmer Village if we get back in time.

Time:

2pm on Sunday 22nd February

Walk Leader:

Gary

Length:

5.5 miles

Gradient:

One moderate long climb uphill.

Transport:

Car: Via A27. Please note best place to park is in the Church Car Park. Cost = £3.00 (for 4 hours or less) Payment by phone. Best way is to download the App beforehand, which is ‘Paybyphone’ and the symbol to look out for is a square composed of 9 small green squares.

Bus: 78 from Brighton

Meeting Point:

Meet at corner by the bus stop for the No. 78 bus. Post code = BN1 9QA

What3Words Location:

https://what3words.com/edits.sake.ledge

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Description:

From East Dean we ascend to the Downs for a walk along the clifftops with beautiful coastal views as we head towards the Seven Sisters Country Park, where we will stop for refreshments. We then proceed back to East Dean with a gentle walk back through Friston Forest.

Time:

1pm on Sunday 18th January

Walk Leader:

Andrew

Length:

6.5 miles

Gradient:

Moderate to hilly in places.

Transport:

Car: Via A259. Park in the car park or on the street nearby.

Bus: 12 / 13 to bus shelter in East Dean.

Meeting Point:

Meet on the green in front of the Tiger Inn.

What3Words Location:

https://what3words.com/landlady.copper.used

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Description:

We start by going coastal along the clifftops down to Saltdean with sea views, then head inland through rolling downland with beautiful views. We return via the Telscombe Tye enjoying a splendid vista of the sun setting over the sea, finishing with drinks at the Smuggler’s rest.

Time:

2pm on Sunday 26th October

Walk Leader:

Andrew

Length:

6 miles

Gradient:

Moderate

Transport:

Car: Via A259, parking in the Fairlight Avenue car park

Bus: 12/12A/13

Meeting Point:

Meet at the Fairlight Avenue car park

What3Words Location:

https://what3words.com/hike.magically.interacts

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Description:

From Wannock we head to Fulkington, round the South Downs Way to Jevington, where we will stop at the Eight Bells for a drink. We return across the hills with splendid views in all directions.

Time:

2pm on Sunday 28th September

Walk Leader:

Andrew

Length:

6 miles

Gradient:

Some hills, one steep.

Transport:

Car: Via A27 + Wannock Road or A259 + Jevington Road

Train: To Polegate + a 1-mile walk to the starting point. We may be able to arrange a lift from the station, with a bit of notice.

Meeting Point:

Meet at the junction of Wannock Road + Wannock Lane + Jevington Road, BN26 5PE.

What3Words Location:

https://what3words.com/funny.medium.doll

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