Our group offers walks which are accessible by public transport and take place throughout the South East of England plus a summer holiday and a New Year break
Pamela C.
A moderate-paced circular walk led by Pam C (Mobile No: 07538 509205) joint with Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster and Hammersmith, Fulham & Wandsworth Groups. Circular. Most of this walk follows the 1066 Country Walk and other paths crossing the South Downs, with extensive views over Eastbourne, the coast and downland scenery. As a result, the route is undulating in places and also involves the most gradual ascent I can find up onto the downs and the summit of Cold Crouch hill, and a descent to leave them on the return leg. The effort of climbing is rewarded by 360 degree views, and we will certainly have a rest stop at the top to enjoy them. Lunch will be at East Dean after 6 miles where there is a pub, a tearoom and a pretty village green with a couple of benches. Please bring food with you, as there may not be time for a pub lunch. East Dean is also a drop-out point by bus to Eastbourne. Joint with Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster and Hammersmith, Fulham & Wandsworth Groups. Map: EOL25, L199.
Check trains the day before. Buy return to Polegate.
Polegate Station (Platform 1 across the bridge – not by the main entrance on arrival platform) at 11:11 (Southern train from Victoria at 09:46 (Ore service), calling at Clapham Junction at 09:53 and East Croydon at 10:03 and arriving at Polegate at 11:11). Please use toilets on the train, the downs are exposed with limited tree cover.
