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We are the Mid Sussex Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

A circular walk from Alfirston Village through Rathfinny Vineyard and along the bank of Cuckmere river to Seven Sisters Country Park. Return via West Dean along South Downs Way. Please bring Picnic lunch Please text leader to join this walk

Tuesday, 5 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
155m / 509ft
Type:
circular

Setting off from the School In North Road we go through the village to Rathfinny.  After going right around the vineyard we head for the riverbank. Lunch will be in the Country Park Visitor area where there are benches and toilets. We return via Friston Forest East Dean and Willingdon.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 51817 03422
Nearest postcode:
BN26 5XB
what3words:
clerk.troubled.clattered
Start time:
10:00 am

There is a long term car park in the village but with the school on holidays there will be some close to the start of the walk.

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