Brighton

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 coasal 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 regret that we have had to cancel this walk due to a very poor weather forecast.

Time:

1.30pm on Sunday 7th December

Walk Leader:

Gary

Length:

Relatively short – up to about 5 miles.

Gradient:

There may be some hills but generally moderate.

Transport:

• Train: To Lewes Station
• Car:
  • Via A27 – there is a football match at the Amex stadium on that day, so please allow extra time for your journey.
  • Alternatively to avoid the A27:
    • Via A259 to Newhaven then A26.
    • Or via Ditchling Road and the B2116.

Meeting Point:

Meet outside Lewes station.

What3Words Location:

https://what3words.com/vintages.resting.pricing

Google Maps Location:

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

What3Words Location:

https://what3words.com/throat.genius.hardening

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