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Description:

Start in Ditchling and head up into the Downs with nice views north and south, especially when heading west along the South Downs Way, over Ditchling Beacon, then back down into the town and a refreshment stop at The Bull Inn.

Time:

2pm on Sunday 12th October

Walk Leader:

Gary

Length:

6.25 miles

Gradient:

Moderate with one steep climb

Transport:

Car: Via B2116. Parking either in front of Ditchling C of E Primary School (BN6 8TU) or if you’re lucky behind the Village Hall (BN6 8TT), or even just along the Lewes Rd itself.

Meeting Point:

Meeting 2pm at entrance to The Fieldway, a pathway just off the Lewes Rd (B2116)

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Description:

It will be 6.5 miles, two quite long moderate climbs, first west up into Friston Forest, then back down along another path to the south east towards the village again, then up east along the South Downs Way to a nice view point looking towards Hastings, then north and west back down to The Eight Bells Pub where we will have refreshments, before returning to our cars.

The name Jevington ‘Bow-tie walk’ is due to the shape of the paths taken, and does not constitute a recommendation for attire!

Time:

2pm on Sunday 14th September

Walk Leader:

Gary

Length:

6.5 miles

Gradient:

Two quite long moderate climbs

Transport:

Car: Via A259 or A27

Meeting Point:

Meet at the entrance to the Jevington Public Car Park (BN26 5QL)….if this is full then one may be able to get a space up at the St. Andrew’s Church up Church Lane (BN26 5QE)

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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:

We will head from Steyning towards Wiston House & continue west until a track up through Forest to Chanctonbury Ring, then return along South Downs Way & down through Forest to Steyning, where we will have a Pub stop for a drink.

Time:

2pm on Sunday 30th March

Walk Leader:

Gary

Length:

6.25 miles

Gradient:

Mostly gentle but one steep climb

Transport:

Car: Via A27 and A283

Bus: 2

Meeting Point:

Meeting place is by bus stop & public toilets in centre of town by the little free car park (only on Sundays). If there’s no space in this car park there is free parking in Fletchers Croft Steyning Car Park, Vicarage Lane BN44 3YQ.

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Description:

We will walk up towards Mount Caburn, explore the ancient ruins of the settlement up there, then down into the valley and up the other side past ‘Bible Bottom’ and towards the view inland towards Ringmer, then south again to then walk back down into Glynde past Glynde Place. The walk is 5 miles and includes one long moderately steep climb and then another not so long moderate climb. We may be able to have Tea at the Little Cottage Tea Room, but depends on time of our return and how many of us there are.

Time:

1.30pm on Sunday 16th February

Walk Leader:

Gary

Length:

5 miles

Gradient:

Moderate, with 1 climb

Transport:

Train to Glynde

Car via A27

Meeting Point:

Meet in the car park in Glynde which is on the left after having crossed the small bridge just after passing the Railway Station.

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Walk will be just under 6 miles and take us up to Ditchling Beacon, 3 moderate hills taking 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 Stanmer House or if in time the cafe in Stanmer Village.

Time:

1pm on Sunday 15th December

Walk Leader:

Gary

Length:

6 miles

Gradient:

Moderate, with 3 moderate hills

Transport:

Bus: 78 Bus from Brighton.

Car: Via A27. There are authorised car parks on site in Stanmer Park. The Church car park is best one to choose if there is space – see map & more details. Parking anywhere else in the park is strictly prohibited. You can pay by phone or the PayByPhone app. It is probably best to download the app at home before you leave and set up an account. Charges are £3 for up to 4 hours.

Meeting Point:

Meet at corner by the bus stop for the number 78 bus from Brighton, which is at the entrance to the road leading in to Stanmer Village.

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