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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.
By joining a GAYSWAG walk, you agree to be bound by our Terms & Conditions and have read & will adhere to our safety advice.
Description
From the Friend’s Clump Car Park, we cross Stone Hill and head south, curving round through the woodland towards Duddleswell for a stop at the café for afternoon refreshments. Next we make for Ellison’s pond followed by a slow, steady climb towards the Old Lodge Nature Reserve. We return to our starting point via the Garden of Eden Waterfall and Nutley Windmill.
Time
2pm on Sunday 19th July
Walk Leader
Andrew
Length
5.85 miles
Gradient
Undulating terrain with some moderate hills.
Transport
Car: Via A26 / A22 / B2026
Parking
Park in the Friend’s Clump Car Park, TN22 3HY. This car park has an overflow. In the event it is full, there is the Stone Hill car park opposite, and the Box Car Park, Ellison’s Pond Car Park & Hollies Car Park a few minutes’ walk away.
There is a charge for parking on the site. You can pay by calling 0330 333 8446, or by using any of the following apps: Horizon Spaces, Ring Go, Just Park, Pay By Phone.
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 28th June
Walk Leader
Gary
Length
6.5 miles
Gradient
Undulating, with one long moderate climb.
Transport
Car, via A259 & A27
Meeting Point
Meet in Alfriston at the bottom of Kings Ride meets Star Lane and Dean’s Rd.
We start with a steep climb up to the ridge above Kingston and head along the Juggs Road, with scenic views across the area. From there we head down through the Castle Hill Nature Reserve to Falmer Bottom. We climb Swanborough Hill back to the ridge before heading down into Kingston for refreshments at the Juggs pub.
Time:
2pm on Sunday 7th June
Walk Leader:
Andrew
Length:
6.1 miles
Gradient:
Undulating with a couple of hills.
Transport:
Car: Via A259/A27 + the Kingston/Piddinghoe Road (C7). Parking in nearby streets.
Meeting Point:
Meet at the junction of Kingston Ridge / Juggs Lane & Church Lane in Kingston.
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