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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

Join us for a circular walk from Hassocks to the village of Ditchling and back. We’ll set off from the west side of Hassocks Station (Brighton–London side). Our route takes us into Ditchling, where we’ll enjoy wandering through some of the village’s charming alleyways and twittens, before stopping for lunch on the recreation ground (please bring a packed lunch).
Along the way we’ll pause at the pond, which has a coffee shop and toilet facilities for anyone who’d like a drink or snack. Please note there are no other facilities until we return to Hassocks Station / The Hassocks pub at the end of the walk.
The walk includes a mix of paths, narrow alleys, stiles and fields. There are no hills, but underfoot conditions may be a bit boggy in places. We will also cross several fast roads, village footpaths and crossroads, therefore dogs on leads only.
Travel & timing
Train from Brighton departs 10:10, arriving Hassocks at 10:18
Street parking available nearby (please allow time); station parking is pay-by-app (APCOA).
Walk starts promptly at 10:30
A relaxed, sociable walk with varied scenery – hope you can join us! 😊

Sunday, 4 January 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 30417 15545
Nearest postcode:
BN6 8JD
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Start time:
10:30 am

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