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Chalk and Sand from Ditchling

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Overview

From Ditchling we walk up onto the Downs and follow the South Downs Way to Black Cap where we turn and head north to the sand stone ridge which we follow back to Ditchling through the villages of East Chiltington and Street.

Please text the walk leader if you intend to join this walk, we will stop on route for a picnic lunch so please bring refreshments with you.

Tuesday, 10 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.6km / 10.9mi
Ascent:
266m / 873ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 32371 15256
Nearest postcode:
BN6 8SP
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Start time:
10:00 am

Ditchling Parish Council Car Park, Keymer Road, Ditchling.

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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
Join now for just £3.75 per month
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