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Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Group

We are the Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster 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

Moderate to brisk paced 10 (or 12) mile walk over undulating terrain.

Route: A coastal walk starting at Hastings along the cliffs to Fairlight and to Pett Level. Thereafter fairly flat terrain to Winchelsea. Option to continue  on to Rye (2 miles). 

Note: at this time of year there is a slight possibility that a section of the end of the walk will be after civil twilight (sunset: 17:01, civil twilight: 17:36). Please bring a torch. 

Drop out points: Taxi from pub after 5 miles, infrequent 101 bus from Pett Level after 7 miles.

Food: Pub lunch at The Cove, Waites Lane, Fairlight, TN35 4AX - this pub is fairly popular, so they may be unable to provide lunch - advise bringing a snack/picnic.

Travel:  Charing Cross 09.15/ Waterloo East 09:18/London Bridge 09:24 - arr Hastings 10:47.  

Ticket/Fare: Buy a CDR to Winchelsea (or Rye if you wish to extend the walk to there).

Finish: Winchelsea Station about 4.30 (or Rye for 2 mile extension).

Leader: David C (07747 187 036). 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday, 8 February 2026
Start time:
10:47 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Joint with Hampstead & HFW Groups

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 81397 09659
Nearest postcode:
TN34 1AD
what3words:
venues.useful.skin
Start time:
10:47 am

Hastings Station, East Sussex

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 89971 18397
Nearest postcode:
TN36 4JX
what3words:
kilts.behalf.cricket
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

Winchelsea Station, East Sussex (unless taking the extension to Rye)

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