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Hampstead Group

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

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

A linear walk to Eastbourne Station at a moderate to fast pace led by David C (Mobile No: 07747 187036) over undulating terrain. Route: Polegate – Wannock – Combe Hill – Willingdon Hill – East Dean – Birling Gap – Beachy Head - Eastbourne.  Lunch at ‘The Tiger Inn’, East Dean, BN20 0DA (01323 423209), after 5½ miles, or picnic nearby. East Dean is also a drop-out point by frequent 12/12A/12X bus to Eastbourne.  Joint walk with Hammersmith, Fulham & Wandsworth Group. Map: EOL25, L199).

Sunday, 11 February 2024
Start time:
11:03 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.1km / 12.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Check trains the day before. Buy CDR to Eastbourne. NOTE: If the train timetable is altered, will go for the first train arriving at Polegate on or before 11:15.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 58261 04803
Nearest postcode:
BN26 6DU
what3words:
waddled.pulled.fumes
Start time:
11:03 am

Polegate Station (train from Victoria at 09:46 (Ore service), calling at Clapham Junction at 09:53 and East Croydon at 10:02).

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TV 60942 99081
Nearest postcode:
BN21 3LP
what3words:
blunt.email.hill
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm

Eastbourne Station

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