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Brighton & Hove Group

We are the Brighton and Hove Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

Meeting in Clayton Rec car park ascent to windmills, along SDW ridge descending Westmeston Bostal. Woodland to Ditchling village where we’ll stop for lunch. Cafe/toilets available or bring packed lunch. Crossing fields back to Clayton. Please note there is a small stretch where vertigo sufferers may struggle going down to westmeston. Walk will be muddy on low lying stretches.

Saturday, 10 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 on this walk please. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 30003 13982
Nearest postcode:
BN6 9PQ
what3words:
found.sank.ooze
Start time:
10:00 am

Clayton Recreation Ground Underhill Lane Clayton Hassocks BN6 9PJ

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