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East Surrey Walkers Group

We are the East Surrey Walkers Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Overview

Meet at East Dean free car park off Gilbert Drive. A short walk from here up to the Downs. Head East via Birling Gap, Belle Tout and Beachy Head to Eastbourne. Finish a few hundred yards from the pier at Gelato Formosa for delicious ice cream. Return by bus to East Dean. O S Map 123
Wednesday, 6 August 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
243.8m / 800ft
Type:
linear
Bring a picnic.

Features

  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TV 55600 97801
Nearest postcode:
BN20 0BT
what3words:
rejoiced.comet.doses
Start time:
10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TV 61900 99201
Nearest postcode:
BN22 7NA
what3words:
atoms.removes.celebrate
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

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