Sussex

Description:

We start of walking east along the cliff-tops before descending to the undercliff path towards Newhaven. Heading west along the cliff-tops we then head inland crossing Peacehaven to the Gateway Cafe for refreshments. We return to the starting point via the Telscombe Tye.

Time:

2pm on Sunday 8th March

Walk Leader:

Andrew

Length:

6.5 miles

Gradient:

Mostly flat with one very steep set of steps.

Transport:

Car: Via A259

Bus: 12 / 12A / 13

Meeting Point:

Meet on the Fairlight Avenue car park in Telscombe Cliffs.

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Description:

Walk starting from Stanmer Park will take us up to Ditchling Beacon, one moderate long climb uphill and takes 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 the cafe in Stanmer Village if we get back in time.

Time:

2pm on Sunday 22nd February

Walk Leader:

Gary

Length:

5.5 miles

Gradient:

One moderate long climb uphill.

Transport:

Car: Via A27. Please note best place to park is in the Church Car Park. Cost = £3.00 (for 4 hours or less) Payment by phone. Best way is to download the App beforehand, which is ‘Paybyphone’ and the symbol to look out for is a square composed of 9 small green squares.

Bus: 78 from Brighton

Meeting Point:

Meet at corner by the bus stop for the No. 78 bus. Post code = BN1 9QA

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Description:

From East Dean we ascend to the Downs for a walk along the clifftops with beautiful coasal views as we head towards the Seven Sisters Country Park, where we will stop for refreshments. We then proceed back to East Dean with a gentle walk back through Friston Forest.

Time:

1pm on Sunday 18th January

Walk Leader:

Andrew

Length:

6.5 miles

Gradient:

Moderate to hilly in places.

Transport:

Car: Via A259. Park in the car park or on the street nearby.

Bus: 12 / 13 to bus shelter in East Dean.

Meeting Point:

Meet on the green in front of the Tiger Inn.

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Description:

We regret that we have had to cancel this walk due to a very poor weather forecast.

Time:

1.30pm on Sunday 7th December

Walk Leader:

Gary

Length:

Relatively short – up to about 5 miles.

Gradient:

There may be some hills but generally moderate.

Transport:

• Train: To Lewes Station
• Car:
  • Via A27 – there is a football match at the Amex stadium on that day, so please allow extra time for your journey.
  • Alternatively to avoid the A27:
    • Via A259 to Newhaven then A26.
    • Or via Ditchling Road and the B2116.

Meeting Point:

Meet outside Lewes station.

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Description:

We will walk up the long gentle Mill Hill to the park, then down towards the Adur River, which we cross to walk along the eastern side of Shoreham Airport and then along the back of the famous House Boats then onto the Beach at Shoreham. Before crossing over the bridge back towards town we will stop at the Pub ‘Waterside’.

Time:

1.30pm on Sunday 9th November

Walk Leader:

Gary

Length:

5.25 miles or 6.5 miles depending on the weather.

Gradient:

Mild with only one long relatively shallow hill.

Transport:

Train: To Shoreham station.

Car: Via A27, parking in streets nearby.

Meeting Point:

Meet on corner of Queen’s Place and Buckingham Road, which is on the corner across from the railway station just in front of Walter Smith Flowers. BN43 5UA

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Description:

We start by going coastal along the clifftops down to Saltdean with sea views, then head inland through rolling downland with beautiful views. We return via the Telscombe Tye enjoying a splendid vista of the sun setting over the sea, finishing with drinks at the Smuggler’s rest.

Time:

2pm on Sunday 26th October

Walk Leader:

Andrew

Length:

6 miles

Gradient:

Moderate

Transport:

Car: Via A259, parking in the Fairlight Avenue car park

Bus: 12/12A/13

Meeting Point:

Meet at the Fairlight Avenue car park

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Description:

From Wannock we head to Fulkington, round the South Downs Way to Jevington, where we will stop at the Eight Bells for a drink. We return across the hills with splendid views in all directions.

Time:

2pm on Sunday 28th September

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.

Meeting Point:

Meet at the junction of Wannock Road + Wannock Lane + Jevington Road, BN26 5PE.

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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:

From Isfield we enjoy a lovely riverside walk along the banks of the Ouse, past the Old Mill and The White House (no, not that one!). We return via Agmonds Wood and Dallas Lane, finishing with a drink at the Laughing Fish.

Time:

2pm on Sunday 31st August

Walk Leader:

Andrew

Length:

6..2 miles

Gradient:

Flat

Transport:

Car: via A27 / A26

Bus: 29A 13:11 from Churchill Square, Brighton arrives Isfield Lavender Line station 14:10. If you’re planning to get this bus, please let us know and we will wait for you.

Meeting Point:

At the entrance to the Lavender Line station

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