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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

Hassocks station meeting point east side next to the Hassocks pub. Heading east towards Ditchling across fields with view of Oldland Mill. In Ditchling there are toilets, we’ll stop for 10 mins. Through woodlands to westmeston bostal where we ascend. There is a short steep section unsuitable for vertigo sufferers then onto SDW Ditchling Beacon. On the ridge we’ll have lunch with the lovely views. Bring packed lunch. Onto jack and Jill windmills where we descend and make our way back to Hassocks station

Saturday, 11 April 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Sturdy boots essential and poles for those who use them
Assistance dogs only on this walk please. 

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 30493 15554
Nearest postcode:
BN6 8HN
what3words:
labs.saddens.wounds
Start time:
10:00 am

Hassocks station east side next to the Hassocks pub

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