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Metropolitan Walkers Group

The London-based hiking group for people in their 20s - 30s.

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

The next stretch of the South Downs Way, following an undulating path over two sets of grassy hills, with a section of flatter land in between. The final few hilltops and descent into Seaford will offer pleasing views of the sea, foregrounded by lush, contoured barley fields. Another long walk demanding a good level of fitness, though with plenty of daylight to play with, there won't be any particular rush.

A dip at the end if anyone fancies it.

Pub stop half way and at end. Please bring a packed lunch.

Travel: Take 9:02 from London Victoria (Clapham Junction 9:09, East Croydon 9:18) arr. Hassocks 9:57. Alternatively, take 9:09 from London Bridge (East Croydon 09:23), arriving Hassocks 10:05 Buy return to Hassocks. A single from Seaford to Wivelsfield may be needed for the return journey.

Sunday, 2 July 2023
Start time:
10:10 am
Estimated finish time:
7:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
37km / 23.0mi
Ascent:
440m / 1444ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 30417 15545
Nearest postcode:
BN6 8JD
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Start time:
10:10 am

Hassocks station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TV 48362 98976
Nearest postcode:
BN25 1PA
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Estimated finish time:
7:00 pm

Seaford 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