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Brighton & Hove Group

We are the Brighton and Hove Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Coast and downs on mainly good paths, some familiar and some less frequented. 
Leaving Rottingdean via the Windmill, we ascend Race Hill before descending the steep steps of Jacob's Ladder. A more gradual climb on to Bevendean Down should give lovely autumn views of Stanmer Park before dropping down to Falmer and the station through a woodland section.

Saturday, 18 October 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

This walk has a relatively early start in order for walkers to either avoid or arrive in plenty of time for an Albion home game. A quick escape by bus or train is easy from the end of the walk, as is getting something to eat before the game kicks off at 3.
Please bring water and a snack as there are no facilities on route.
Assistance dogs only on this walk please. 

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 37042 02208
Nearest postcode:
BN2 7HQ
what3words:
avid.qualifier.thrashing
Start time:
9:30 am

Outside Daisy's Pantry 2-4 Marine Dr, Rottingdean, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 7HQ (opens 8am for breakfast)

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 34707 08736
Nearest postcode:
BN1 9SD
what3words:
admit.smart.behind
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm

Falmer Station, Station Approach, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 9SD Multiple regularvbus and train options in to Brighton or Lewes.

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