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Description:

A walk along the beach towards Newhaven, then across the bridge and down the “road to nowhere”, before heading up into the Downs with scenic views as we return to Seaford via Norton and pictursque Bishopstone village. Refreshments at the end of the walk.

Time:

2pm on Sunday 8th June

Walk Leader:

Andrew

Length:

5.5 miles

Gradient:

Moderate with a couple of hills but plenty of flat.

Transport:

Car: Via A259. Park at the Buckle Car Park near the starting point.

Bus: 12 along the coast. Get off at Hill Rise, and it’s about a 5-minute walk to the starting point.

Train: To Bishopstone Station + a short walk.

Meeting Point:

On the Seafront near to the Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club.

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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 11th May

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:

From the starting point we cross the railway line and walk alongside the banks of the River Ouse to Southease station. Then we head up into the Downs to the highest point of the walk, before descending a long, moderate slope to South Heighton, where we will finish with refreshments in the Flying Fish.

Time:

2pm on Sunday 13th April

Walk Leader:

Andrew

Length:

7 miles

Gradient:

One medium steep climb, the rest flat or downhill.

Transport:

Car via A259 / A27 + A26. Park in nearby roads. There is usually parking available around the Iveagh Crescent area, which is about a 10-minute walk from the starting point.

For anyone tempted to park at Paradise Park, please note that they lock their gates at 6pm and overnight parking is not permitted!

Bus or train to Newhaven Town Railway station + a half-mile (10-minute) walk up New Road opposite the station to the starting point on the left after the Britannia building.

Meeting Point:

At the junction between New Road and the slip road to the railway line where the Wilkins sign is.

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