Walking Group

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:

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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