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Sunday 3rd August 2025: The Seeking the Shade Walk

The Seeking the Shade Walk will take place at 2pm on Sunday 3rd August, led by Gary.

Before walking with us, please familiarise yourself with our Terms & Conditions and Safety Advice.

Description:

Walk is undulating with one steepish climb, and lovely views throughout. We will end up on top of Cissbury Ring where hopefully weather will be kind and we can have a picnic, so if everyone brings a little something either just for themselves or to share, that would be great.

Time:

2pm on Sunday 3rd August

Walk Leader:

Gary

Length:

6.25 miles

Gradient:

Undulating with one steepish climb.

Transport:

Car via A27 / A24.

Meeting Point:

Meeting at 2pm at Storrington Rise Car Park (BN14 0HT) – this is just off the A24 heading north to Findon, easily accessed from the A27.

What3Words Location:

https://what3words.com/willpower.youngest.value

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Sunday 20th July 2025: The Coastal Breeze Walk

The Coastal Breeze Walk will take place at 2pm on Sunday 20th July, led by Steve.

Before walking with us, please familiarise yourself with our Terms & Conditions and Safety Advice.

Description:

We will make use of the Vanguard Way for part of the walk across to Lower Claverham House then onto smaller paths leading to Chalvington, Lower Claverham Farm, Wickstreet and Arlington Reservoir.

Time:

2pm on Sunday 20th July

Walk Leader:

Steve

Length:

5.5 miles

Gradient:

The terrain is relatively level however there are styles and gates to climb over several times.

Transport:

Car: Via A27 / A259 and Wick Street

Train: To Berwick Station

Meeting Point:

We will meet on the Vanguard Way outside the Village Hall at Berwick. There is free parking there or parking at Berwick Station a few hundred yards up the road (cost is £2.80 full day on Sundays). The village hall is in a left turn a few hundred yards north of Berwick station.

What3Words Location:

https://what3words.com/commoners.fixed.cornering

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Sunday 6th July 2025: The Hot Dry Summer Walk

The Hot Dry Summer Walk will take place at 2pm on Sunday 6th July, led by Gary.

Before walking with us, please familiarise yourself with our Terms & Conditions and Safety Advice.

Description:

One long moderate climb, then undulating before a flat riverside walk back to Alfriston. We will climb up along the South Downs Way, above the Long Man of Wilmington, then along a picturesque ridge before heading down into Friston Forest, then along to Litlington and hopefully able to get Afternoon Tea there. After this we will cross over to the footpath along the River Cuckmere to head back to Alfriston.

Time:

2pm on Sunday 6th July

Walk Leader:

Gary

Length:

6.5 miles

Gradient:

Undulating, with one long moderate climb.

Transport:

Car, via A259

Meeting Point:

Meet in Alfriston at the bottom of Kings Ride meets Star Lane and Dean’s Rd.

What3Words Location:

https://what3words.com/spilled.outnumber.wishes

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Sunday 22nd June 2025: The Midsummer Afternoon’s Dream Walk

The Midsummer Afternoon’s Dream Walk will take place at 2pm on Sunday 22nd June, led by Andrew.

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Description:

From the starting point, we head across country towards the cliffs near Beachy Head, then along the coast with beautiful views via Birling Gap back to East Dean. Refreshments in the Tiger Inn afterwards.

Time:

2pm on Sunday 22nd June

Walk Leader:

Andrew

Length:

5.25 miles

Gradient:

Moderate, with some hilly sections.

Transport:

Bus: 12 / 13

Car: Via A259

Meeting Point:

On the green in front of the Tiger Inn.

What3Words Location:

https://what3words.com/spooned.sheds.anyone

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Sunday 25th May 2025: The Charms of Charleston Walk

The Charms of Charleston Walk will take place at 2pm on Sunday 25th May, led by Gary.

Before walking with us, please familiarise yourself with our Terms & Conditions and Safety Advice.

Description:

We will go up to the South Downs Way with stunning views, then down to visit Charleston Farmhouse (Festival on which will allow access to areas not normally open, free) for Tea and Cake, before returning to Firle.

Time:

2pm on Sunday 25th May

Walk Leader:

Gary

Length:

5 miles

Gradient:

One steep incline and decline, with gentle rolling terrain in between.

Transport:

Car via A27

Meeting Point:

Meet at entrance to ‘The Ram’ car park (on left before entering the actual village) BN8 6NS post code for the actual pub.