A walk from Firle to Alciston, taking in Charleston on the way: From the Ramrod Ram to the Retired Rose, passing the Funny Farm famous for Gay Goings-on.
Time
2pm on Sunday 2nd August
Walk Leaders
Roy
Length
6 miles
Gradient
Flat
Transport
Car: Via A27 Train: The nearest station is Glynde, which is about 1.5 miles away.
Parking
Firle Village Car park is on the left just before entering the village.
By joining a GAYSWAG walk, you agree to be bound by our Terms & Conditions and have read & will adhere to our safety advice.
Description
We start by crossing the Telscombe Tye, cross the back of Peacehaven in the direction of Hoddern Farm, then take a southerly turn to head for refreshments at the Gateway Café. We continue south until we reach the coast, the return to the starting point along the clifftops and the undercliff walkway.
Time
1.30pm on Sunday 15th November
Walk Leader
Andrew
Length
6 miles
Gradient
Flat apart from one short slope and a shallow climb.
Transport
Car: Via A259 Bus: 12/13/14, etc.
Parking
Park in Fairlight Avenue car park (free last time we checked).
By joining a GAYSWAG walk, you agree to be bound by our Terms & Conditions and have read & will adhere to our safety advice.
Description
We will head from Steyning on one steep climb, then very gentle after that along the South Downs Way, to possible tea stop (if open) by the Church in Botolphs, after which we cross the Arun River, and walk along it up to Bramber, where we will then return to Steyning, where we can end with a drink at the White Horse if people wish.
Time
2pm on Sunday 18th October
Walk Leader
Gary
Length
6.25 miles
Gradient
One steep climb, then very gentle after that.
Transport
Bus: Bus 2 from Brighton arrives at 13:57 by the clock tower, just along the road from the meeting point. Car: Via A27 & A283. Parking either in the High St Car Park (free on Sundays) BN44 3RE, or the Fletchers Croft Car Park across from the Church at BN44 3YQ, also free on Sundays.
Meeting Point
Meet on the corner of the High St. and Sheep Pen Lane, by the entrance to the White Horse pub.
By joining a GAYSWAG walk, you agree to be bound by our Terms & Conditions and have read & will adhere to our safety advice.
Description
We will head up a moderate hill in Lewes itself on the way to the Lido, from where we will follow the River Ouse northward (and see the work going on where the recent derailment was!), then up the steep climb through forest to a magnificent lookout where we can have a short break, the views are wonderful! We then continue the climb to the top of the quarry with another almost scary view, then along the GMT line to a new cafe (Salt Cafe) at the Stud farm, where we may want to stop in before a long decent back towards Lewes Prison and the Cemetery, then the park just before Lewes Station where, if before 5pm, one can buy ice creams and sweet treats before ending our afternoon together.
Time
1.30pm on Sunday 1st November
Walk Leader
Gary
Length
6 miles
Gradient
One steep climb, otherwise gentle topography.
Transport
Train: To Lewes Car: Via A27 / A26. Parking free on Sundays in surrounding roads, mostly residential.
Meeting Point
Meet in front of the entrance to Lewes Railway Station (BN7 2UP).
From Wannock we head to Fulkington, round the South Downs Way to Jevington. We return to Wannock across the hills with splendid views in all directions and a tea stop on the way.
Time
2pm on Sunday 4th October
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.
Parking
Park in Wannock Lane
Meeting Point
Meet at the junction of Wannock Road + Wannock Lane + Jevington Road, BN26 5PE.
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.
First we walk east along Seaford beach before climbing Seaford Head to the nature reserve. Then we head inland, skirting round the edge of Seaford and via the fields behind the town, before looping round across the Grand Avenue fields to the usual stop for refreshments.
Time:
2pm on Sunday 24th May
Walk Leader:
Andrew
Length:
6.5 miles
Gradient:
Majority flat, with a couple of hills
Transport:
Car: Via A259. Parking in nearby Buckle Car Park. Bus: 12/12A/13 to the Hill Rise stop + 10 minutes walk. Train: To Bishopstone Station + 5 minutes walk.
Meeting Point:
Meet on the beach pathway – the other side of the wall from the seafront – opposite The Buckle. Please do not congregate on the seafront pathway, as it is narrow and is shared with cyclists.
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