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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

BUS walk.Starting from  Henfield. Lovely downland views as we head west then south following the Downslink and the Adur valley . Picnic snack in Woods Mill NR, then a steep ascent of the South Downs escarpment followed by and easier traverse using the South Downs Way to finish at the Devil's Dyke. Bring picnic and plenty of water- no refreshments till end. 

Saturday, 17 May 2025
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Assistance dogs only. 
Explorer Map OL11. 
This is a 9 or 12 Mile walk. 

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TQ 31314 04124
Nearest postcode:
BN1 1EH
what3words:
hops.choice.glad
Meeting time:
9:15 am

Brighton Old Steine, Bus stop D Meet at 9:15 to catch the 9:20 Stagecoach 17 bus . Single fare £3.

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 20599 16101
Nearest postcode:
BN5 9XB
what3words:
burden.newsreel.fishery
Start time:
10:00 am

Henfield by main bus stop next to Post House Cafe . Leader will be coming by 17 bus (arrives 10:00). Considerate parking may be possible in nearby side roads.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 25800 10901
Nearest postcode:
BN1 8YL
what3words:
roost.cuter.huddled
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

Devil's Dyke Hotel. 77 bus to station and Old Steine from here but parking limited. Option to extend walk ( 3 miles extra)to Dyke road Hilltop Cafe (additional buses and parking) depending on weather and niumbers!

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