Accept cookies We use cookies to make your browsing experience better. By using our site you agree to our use of cookies
Need help?
Sunday, 18 August 2019 (Group: Brighton & Hove)
Meeting time 9:30, Start time 10:30
Moderate 10 miles / 16.1 km (Estimated finish time: 16:30)
A circular walk that loops clockwise through the southern half of Ashdown Forest, taking in Nutley Windmill; Chelwood Vachery Forest Garden, including a Victorian folly and stopping at The Llama Park for lunch. Then looping around the northern ridge, stopping briefly at the Ashdown Forest Visitor's Centre, and finally visiting the AA Milne, Winnie the Pooh Memorial / Vista.
Thursday, 22 August 2019 (Group: Brighton & Hove)
Meeting time 9:30, Start time 10:15
Leisurely 6.7 miles / 10.8 km
A scenic walk from East Dean village past Friston Place to Jevington, along the South Downs Way, returning via Friston village.
Saturday, 24 August 2019 (Group: Brighton & Hove)
Moderate 9 miles / 14.5 km (Estimated finish time: 15:30)
An undulating walk across the Ashdown Forest via Lodges, Nutley Windmill and the Airman's Grave to Fairwarp for a picnic or pub lunch, returning via the Wealdway and Vanguard Way
Sunday, 25 August 2019 (Group: Brighton & Hove)
Meeting time 9:20, Start time 9:40
Moderate 6.5 miles / 10.5 km (Estimated finish time: 13:15)
On this half day walk, you will be able to see Mount Caburn hill fort and National Nature Reserve, Glynde Place (an Elizabethan mansion), plus panoramic views of the South Downs National Park, Ouse Valley and Lewes. Hilly with some stiles.
Meeting time 10:00, Start time 10:55
Moderate 14 miles / 22.5 km (Estimated finish time: 17:30)
A linear walk from Seaford to Eastbourne via the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head. Stopping at Birling Gap for lunch. Later finish than usual.
Thursday, 29 August 2019 (Group: Brighton & Hove)
Leisurely 6 miles / 9.7 km
A varied walk with some stiles, interesting church with memorial to Lawrence Oliver who lived in Ashurst. Part of walk runs along the bank of the River Adur.
Saturday, 31 August 2019 (Group: Brighton & Hove)
Meeting time 10:25, Start time 9:20
Moderate 13 miles / 20.9 km (Estimated finish time: 16:00)
We follow the Wealdway at its most spectacular over Combe Hill then passing under The Long Man. From Alfriston we follow France Bottom through the Rathfinny Estate before dodging golf balls down into Seaford. Picnic lunch by The Long Man. Easy bus transport and many pubs and cafes at the end. This is a long walk with two steep climbs (360m of total ascent) on usually good tracks. Possible to shorten walk by bus at Alfriston (8 miles)
Sunday, 1 September 2019 (Group: Brighton & Hove)
Meeting time 9:30, Start time 10:00
Moderate 10.5 miles / 16.9 km (Estimated finish time: 16:00)
A circular walk from Patcham over the South Downs to Ditchling via Ditchling Beacon. Returning back to Patcham along the Sussex Border Path in the afternoon. Lunch options in Ditchling include a choice of pubs and cafés. Alternatively, picnic by the pond.
Sunday, 1 September 2019 (Group: Brighton & Hove / West Kent Walking)
Meeting time 8:55, Start time 10:15
Moderate 11 miles / 17.7 km (Estimated finish time: 16:00)
A scenic circular walk in the High Weald AONB close to the Kent and Sussex Border. We will be following the path along Bewl Water's north eastern shore (the largest stretch of open water in the south east) for 2.5 miles and stopping at the Waterfront Café for lunch with a view across the reservoir. Alternatively, bring a picnic. Our route also takes us via part of the Scotney Castle NT Estate, the woodland south of Kilndown, and the picturesque village of Lamberhurst. One crossing of the busy A21 requires some extra care.
Monday, 2 September 2019 (Group: Brighton & Hove)
Meeting time 10:30, Start time 10:30
Leisurely 4 miles / 6.4 km (Estimated finish time: 12:30)
A walk through the woods from Moulsecoomb Wild Park up to the Hollingbury golf course, along to Old Boat Corner, and back via Great Wood and Coldean. One steep climb.