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Sutton and Wandle Valley Group

We are a friendly, socially active Ramblers Group welcoming all who enjoy walking. Our walks programme is extensive and varied covering all days of the week.

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

After a short walk we visit the Church of St Michael's and All the Angels with paintings by Vanessa Bell (sister of Virginia Wolf). We continue onto Alfriston for pub lunch/picnic and then up and over the South Downs with views of the Long Man of Wilmington. Our walk ends at Wilmington where the Yew Tree in the church yard is believed to be 1,600 yeas old. Steep ascent and descent of the South Downs. Possible drink in the pub at Wilmington. Bus back to Polegate to catch the train back to East Croydon. Buy a return to Polegate.

Update: Due to catching the H1 Community mini bus from Wilmington at the end of the walk (at 5.13 pm) numbers on this walk are limited to 10. Lunch Will be at the George Inn Alfriston (or picnic).

The distance is slightly less than in the programme (6.5 miles). Contact me by Friday 20th to book a place on this walk, for pub lunch and for a possible share in a Day Save Ticket (£13 each when travelling in groups of 4).

Friday, 26 September 2025
Meeting time:
10:00 am
Start time:
11:25 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TQ 32842 65775
Nearest postcode:
CR0 1LF
what3words:
humble.sheets.banana
Meeting time:
10:00 am

East Croydon Station Forecourt for the 10:10 Lewes train

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 52570 06781
Nearest postcode:
BN26 6TA
what3words:
shudders.belly.harmonica
Start time:
11:25 am

Berwick Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 54720 04831
Nearest postcode:
BN26 5SQ
what3words:
pepper.ally.events
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm

Wilmington to catch the bus to Polegate

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