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Overview

Wiggly walk which takes us from Polegate to Seaford which will include walking a section of the Souths Downs Way and walking up the  White Horse before coming into Seaford along the seafront. The walk will be reasonably fast paced and hilly with several steep ups and downs.  The walk gives great views of the South Downs and the sea throughout the day. Total ascent of 700m.

Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of water. Pub stop at the end with opportunities to go sea swimming as well at Seaford. 

Travel: Please take the 08:54 from London Victoria (dep. Clapham Junction 09:01, East Croydon 09:10), arrive Polegate at 10:09. 

Please buy return to Polegate. On returning from Seaford, please buy a single from Seaford to Lewes. 

On arrival into Polegate, please wait away from the main entrance so passengers can exit and enter the station. 

With many people travelling to the coast during the summer, the train is likely to be busy. Therefore try not to board the train in groups to avoid having to squeeze onto the carriage.  Please use the full length of the train. 

Saturday, 5 July 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
11:59 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
30.6km / 19.0mi
Ascent:
700m / 2297ft
Type:
linear

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 58254 04814
Nearest postcode:
BN26 6DU
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Start time:
10:15 am

Polegate Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TV 48362 98976
Nearest postcode:
BN25 1PA
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Estimated finish time:
11:59 pm

Seaford

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