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The Downs West of Lewes

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Beachy Head Group

The Beachy Head Ramblers opens the way for everyone to enjoy walking the downs, clifftops, and wealdways of our area.

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Overview

The original route for this walk has been changed because of the wet, muddy conditions, the walk will now be a 10 mile circular up on the drier Downs.

Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
175m / 574ft
Type:
circular

Assistance dogs only

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 40756 11015
Nearest postcode:
BN7 2TA
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet on Eridge Green, Landport, Lewes. Street parking on Landport Road and others

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