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High Weald Walkers Group

We are the High Weald Walkers Group. 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

We follow parts of the England Coast Path from Newhaven (fishing port, marina, castle) towards Brighton, with a side trip inland from Rottingdean.  Mostly sound underfoot with hard surfaces in places, but there are a couple of stretches where there may be mud, and poles will be useful.  Bring your bus pass for the return if you have one.  

Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
243.8m / 800ft
Type:
linear

Bring your own drinks and picnic.  There are public toilets near the coffee stop, and along the route thereafter.  Unfortunately, the ones in Newhaven near the start are being rebuilt.  

Mobil 07915 695720

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 44513 01362
Nearest postcode:
BN9 9FA
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Start time:
9:45 am

Meet by the vehicle entrance to Dacre Road multi-storey car park in Newhaven, £2.45 for the day (Ringo, contactless or cash). Free on-street parking may be available but can't be relied upon. By car via the A26 or A259 follow the one-way system to cross the river over the swing bridge and onto South Way. Then turn right on to Meeching Road ("P" sign) and right again onto Dacre Road where you'll find the entrance on the right.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 31433 03917
Nearest postcode:
BN2 1TX
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Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Bus stop opposite Sea Life Centre. Coaster bus (about every 10 mins) back to Newhaven Town Centre stop.

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