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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

Starting from the station, this circular walk heads for The Pells before leaving by a newly repaired river path to Offham, we then ascend steeply through woodland onto Lewes racecourse where we cross access land above Lewes before heading back into Lewes via the Prison and the cemetery.

Saturday, 14 September 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.5km / 5.3mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Open downland, steep forest trail, a flat river path and some interesting Lewes twittens- a bit of everything! Mud possible.
Walk is timed to finish in good time for walkers to attend (or avoid ) Brighton FC's home game at 3pm.
Paid parking at Lewes Station £7.40 . Great bus and rail links £4 return.

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 41615 09836
Nearest postcode:
BN7 2UP
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Start time:
10:00 am

Outside Lewes station. Main entrance .

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