Welcome to Capital Walkers, the friendly London Ramblers group for people aged 40+. We walk every weekend and usually at least once during the week.
Chris M.
A beautiful linear walk over the South Downs to Brighton. First we head to the pretty village of Ditchling. Then we ascend on to the South Downs to Ditchling Beacon (the highest point in East Sussex). There are some lovely views. We continue through Stanmer Park, passing Stanmer House and Sussex University to the lunch time stop at Falmer. There is a pub, but please bring a packed lunch.
After lunch we pass the impressive Amex staduim (home of Brighton and Hove Football Club), then head south through more pleasant South Downs countryside, through Bevendean and Kemp Town Racecourse enjoying beautiful views of the sea. We finally descend into the lively seaside resort of Brighton. There are opportunities to drink, swim or paddle before heading to Brighton station.
Travel:
Take the 10.05 from London Bridge (East Croydon 10.19) arrives Hassocks at 11.02. Please buy a return to Brighton. (Alternatively you can travel from Victoria 9.46, Clapham Junction 9.53, East Croydon,10.04, Hassocks 10.43). Please note fares on Thameslink trains from London Bridge are likely to be cheaper than fares on Southern trains from Victoria.
Drop out point: Falmer (7 miles)
No booking required.
The finishing time is an estimate only and will be dependent on a number of factors such as, weather, the speed at which the group walks and the number of breaks taken.
Hassocks Railway Station
Brighton Railway Station
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