Ditchling and South Downs cowslip walk

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Overview

We leave Ditchling heading south and climbing Burnhouse Bostall with its cowslips. Next we pick up the South Downs Way to Ditchling Beacon before dropping into Big Bottom. At Moon Bottom we head north to Streat Hill. We then drop past the 'V' and more cowslips to Westmeston on our return to Ditchling.

Thursday, 30 April 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:45 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13.8km / 8.6mi
Ascent:: 352m / 1155ft
Type:: circular

Please text the leader to join the walk.

Don't forget to bring a picnic lunch.

Features

Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 32391 15256
Nearest postcode:: BN6 8SP
what3words:: canoe.loft.pencils

Start time:: 10:00 am

New car park to the west of Ditchling Church

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