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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

Starting Hassocks station this walk is accessible by public transport. Parking free on streets off grand ave and towards Keymer. 

Ascent up to jack and Jill windmills along ridge descend Westmeston Bostal through woodland to ditchling where there are toilets and cafe. Back through fields to hassocks. Pretty views. May be muddy
on low lying parts. Descent has some short steep ridges so may not be appropriate if you suffer with vertigo. If heavy rain this walk may have to be cancelled for safety reasons so check website day before please  

Saturday, 8 November 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Assistance dogs only on this walk please. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 30396 15531
Nearest postcode:
BN6 8JD
what3words:
pythons.exposes.snow
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet on high street side of Hassocks 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