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. Most of this walk follows the South Downs Way and other paths crossing the downs, with extensive views over Eastbourne, the coast and downland scenery. As a result the route is undulating in places and also involves a steep ascent, on a grassy path, onto the downs and a descent to leave them. The effort of climbing is rewarded by 360° views, and we will certainly have a rest stop at the top to enjoy them. (It is possible to make a slightly less steep ascent along a country lane, but this would involve waiting at the car park near the top for the rest of the group). 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).
