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Overview

Brisk hilly walk over chalk downs and field paths, hills 800m total ascent. Bring packed lunch, afternoon pub or tea garden, pub at end of walk.

Travel- Take 9:24 London Victoria (9:31 CLJ, 9:40 ECR), arrive Lewes 10:26. 

Saturday, 17 May 2025
Start time:
10:25 am
Estimated finish time:
6:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
29km / 18.0mi
Ascent:
800m / 2625ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 41607 09802
Nearest postcode:
BN7 2UP
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Start time:
10:25 am

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