GAYSWAG Walk

Description:

We will walk up the long gentle Mill Hill to the park, then down towards the Adur River, which we cross to walk along the eastern side of Shoreham Airport and then along the back of the famous House Boats then onto the Beach at Shoreham. Before crossing over the bridge back towards town we will stop at the Pub ‘Waterside’.

Time:

1.30pm on Sunday 9th November

Walk Leader:

Gary

Length:

5.25 miles or 6.5 miles depending on the weather.

Gradient:

Mild with only one long relatively shallow hill.

Transport:

Train: To Shoreham station.

Car: Via A27, parking in streets nearby.

Meeting Point:

Meet on corner of Queen’s Place and Buckingham Road, which is on the corner across from the railway station just in front of Walter Smith Flowers. BN43 5UA

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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

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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.

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Description:

Start in Ditchling and head up into the Downs with nice views north and south, especially when heading west along the South Downs Way, over Ditchling Beacon, then back down into the town and a refreshment stop at The Bull Inn.

Time:

2pm on Sunday 12th October

Walk Leader:

Gary

Length:

6.25 miles

Gradient:

Moderate with one steep climb

Transport:

Car: Via B2116. Parking either in front of Ditchling C of E Primary School (BN6 8TU) or if you’re lucky behind the Village Hall (BN6 8TT), or even just along the Lewes Rd itself.

Meeting Point:

Meeting 2pm at entrance to The Fieldway, a pathway just off the Lewes Rd (B2116)

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Description:

It will be 6.5 miles, two quite long moderate climbs, 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.

The name Jevington ‘Bow-tie walk’ is due to the shape of the paths taken, and does not constitute a recommendation for attire!

Time:

2pm on Sunday 14th September

Walk Leader:

Gary

Length:

6.5 miles

Gradient:

Two quite long moderate climbs

Transport:

Car: Via A259 or A27

Meeting Point:

Meet 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)

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Description:

From Isfield we enjoy a lovely riverside walk along the banks of the Ouse, past the Old Mill and The White House (no, not that one!). We return via Agmonds Wood and Dallas Lane, finishing with a drink at the Laughing Fish.

Time:

2pm on Sunday 16th August

Walk Leader:

Andrew

Length:

6..2 miles

Gradient:

Flat

Transport:

Car: via A27 / A26

Bus: 29A 13:11 from Churchill Square, Brighton arrives Isfield Lavender Line station 14:10. If you’re planning to get this bus, please let us know and we will wait for you.

Meeting Point:

At the entrance to the Lavender Line station

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Description:

From the starting point we head south-east past Park Wood via Beacon’s Wood to Caneheath. We then pass through Wilmington Wood and Bramble Grove behind Michelham Priory back to Upper Dicker. Refreshments are at the end of the walk in The Plough.

Time:

2pm on Sunday 2nd August

Walk Leader:

Andrew

Length:

5.5 miles

Gradient:

Flat, with a few stiles.

Transport:

Car: Via A27 + Station Road / Wick Street.
Train: To Berwick Station, but it is over a 2-mile walk to the starting point, so please contact us if you need a lift from the station, and we will try to assist.

Meeting Point:

Meet at the junction of Coldharbour Road and Michelham Priory Road. Parking is available in nearby streets.

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Description:

We cross the Bluebell railway twice (hopefully we will see a steam train) walk down to large lake, then along the top of a set of climbing cliffs (interesting to watch the climbers) then back into woodland where we go through the Gravetye Manor Estate. Drinks at the Fox Pub after.

Time:

2pm on Sunday 27th April

Walk Leader:

Gary

Length:

6 miles

Gradient:

Several moderate hills going up & down

Transport:

Car

Meeting Point:

Meet at Finche Field Car Park RH19 4PN, it’s just up the hill from the Fox Pub.

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Description:

We head from the back of Peacehaven via Telscombe Village through the scenic Downs to Rodmell, where we will stop for refreshments at the Abergavenny Arms. Then we head via Southease to walk the along the riverbank of the Ouse as far as Piddinghoe. From there we head up through the Downs to return to our starting point.

Time:

2pm on Sunday 30th August

Walk Leader:

Andrew

Length:

6.5 miles

Gradient:

Moderate, with 3 short steep hills.

Transport:

Car via A259

Bus: 14 leaves Brighton at 13:08 and arrives at the Downs Walk stop at 13:42.

Meeting Point:

Junction of Kirby Drive and Telscombe Road in Peacehaven. Parking in local side streets.

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