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The Beachy Head Ramblers opens the way for everyone to enjoy walking the downs, clifftops, and wealdways of our area.

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Overview

Start the New Year with an 8 mile circular walk to visit 5 of the Cuckmere Valley Pilgrim's churches looking splendid at Christmas. Even if you are not spiritual, it's lovely to see the Nativity scenes & decorated churches at this time of the year.

As we will be going inside 5 churches, the 8 miles will take a little longer. Note also we will not have an official lunch/coffee stop as we will have the chance at each church stop for a quick bite to eat/drink. Please bring food/drink with you.

Most of the route is on good flatish paths but we will ascend up to the 'feet' of the Long Man.

Each church has its charm & I will have an interesting story for you at the last church...St Andrew's in Alfriston. The murals at Berwick church are a must if you have not visited before. The church at Litlington lays claim to being the tiniest in Sussex. 

Friday, 2 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Assistance dogs only

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 51594 03433
Nearest postcode:
BN26 5XE
what3words:
tangling.pebbles.regulate
Start time:
10:00 am

Park considerately on North Rd or the Broadway near Alfriston Primary School..

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking