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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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https://what3words.com/bluffs.crackling.smiling

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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.

What3Words Location:

https://what3words.com/pegs.edges.imprinted

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Description:

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.

What3Words Location:

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Description:

We head up from Alfriston onto the South Downs Way, then head south-east towards Seaford, before circling back towards our starting point. Refreshments in a local hostelry in Alfriston.

Time:

2pm on Sunday 13th September

Walk Leader:

Andrew

Length:

5.5 miles

Gradient:

Moderate with a couple of hills.

Transport:

Car: Via A259 or A27

Meeting Point:

At the junction of Kings Ride and The Broadway in Alfriston.

What3Words Location:

https://what3words.com/saga.patrol.chuckling

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