Pyecombe to Housedean: SDW revisited

Sutton and Wandle Valley Group

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Overview

Buy a Thameslink return to Brighton. Along the SDW by Ditchling Beacon (possible ice cream stop). Another possible stop at Housedean Camp Site where we cross the A27 by bridge to catch the 28/29 bus to Brighton or Falmer (extra fare by rail). Picnic only

Wednesday, 6 August 2025

Meeting time:: 10:10 am
Start time:: 11:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 11:59 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Features

Accessible by public transport
No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:: TQ 32840 65841
Nearest postcode:: CR0 6BT
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Meeting time:: 10:10 am

East Croydon Station for the 10:19 Thameslink to Brighton, alight Preston Park then one of the 270/271/272/273 buses from the stop on the A23 (5 min.)

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 30220 06761
Nearest postcode:: BN1 6BQ
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Start time:: 11:15 am

Harrington Road Bus Stop for Bus to Pyecombe

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 36940 09171
Nearest postcode:: BN7 3JW
what3words:: pranced.admit.meanwhile

Estimated finish time:: 11:59 pm

Housedean Farm Bus Stop

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