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Beachy Head Group

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

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
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Overview

From Alfriston steep uphill onto SDW then down Green Way and up through woods to the Comp with coffee stop on the way up. On to Devilsrest Bottom and Norton then uphill and down through woods to Bishopstone. Lunch at Bishopstone church. Then NE crossing the Comp again. Head SE down past Rathfinney Farm.  Uphill again eventually going down  valley through campsite back to Alfriston.

Optional drinks at end.

This walk can be shortened to a 5 miler at the first Comp crossing for those willing to self navigate back

Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.6km / 9.7mi
Ascent:
457.2m / 1500ft
Type:
circular

Assistance dogs only

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 51764 03427
Nearest postcode:
BN26 5XB
what3words:
metals.snug.belief
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet on corner of North Rd/The Furlongs. Parking in local streets

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