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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.

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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

A linear walk from Lewes Rail station to The Swan at Falmer. 9 miles bit lots of options if you want a shorter walk. We start along the river to Offham ( 1st opt out bus every hour back to Lewes) We then climb fairly steeply to Black Cap ( 2nd opt out -walk downhill to Lewes Prison bus stop 4.6 miles) We continue along the ridge and south downs way ( 3rd opt out - downhill to Housedean farm bus stop 7.4 miles) The walk continue to St Mary's Farm and through the back of Stanmer Park to The Swan. There are a variety of public options back to Lewes or to Brighton. Likely to be muddy/slippery, sticks advised. Please bring a packed lunch. Walk will not take place in bad weaather, please check on the day. Dogs may have to be on lead and definitely while walking through livestock. 856ft of ascent, 591 ft of descent

 

Saturday, 6 December 2025
Start time:
10:20 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

9.56 train from Brighton, 9.59 London Road, 10.02 Moulsecombe. Leader will join train there. Free parking north side of Moulsecombe station. Alternatively lots of bus options from central Brighton You can also park at Lewes and catch a train or bus back to there from Falmer.

Assistance dogs only on this walk please. 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 41623 09828
Nearest postcode:
BN7 2YY
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Start time:
10:20 am

Front entrance Lewes Rail station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 35338 08920
Nearest postcode:
BN1 9PD
what3words:
trailer.equipment.organisms
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

The Swan, Falmer

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