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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.

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

Following the England Coast Path along Hastings, then a demanding section through Hastings Country Park to Fairlight Coastguard and late lunch/picnic at The Bale House café, then through Fairlight village to Cliff End to catch 101 bus back to Hastings. The morning section of this walk with over 1000ft of ascent and nearly 650ft of descent in 3.75 miles is more demanding than normal and members should review their personal responsibilities listed at the beginning of the program. Text leader by 18:00 Monday July 14th for purchasing Daysave ticket (£13 each for group of 4).

Friday 18 July 2025
Meeting time:
10:00 am
Start time:
12:10 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TQ 32840 65711
Nearest postcode:
CR0 1LF
what3words:
sweat.sing.amused
Meeting time:
10:00 am

Main Entrance of East Croydon station to catch 10:10 Southern train to Ore (normally platform 3)

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 81447 09640
Nearest postcode:
TN34 3WN
what3words:
wounds.motel.charmingly
Start time:
12:10 pm

Main Entrance to Hastings station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 88853 13335
Nearest postcode:
TN35 4BS
what3words:
salon.nametag.throat
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Cliff End IRB Station

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