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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.

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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

A return to a local favourite to welcome in the new year. We begin at the lower lodges in Stanmer park ( accessible by any bus to the university or short walk from falmer station) We walk up through the woods, across the fields at the top. and back through the woods. Dogs must be on lead when livestock present. Walk may be muddy. Its a steady ascent and descent but is not steep. Toilets and refreshments at the start. If its really poor weather, walk will not take place, please check on day. Paid parking at the start ( paybyphoneapp) or you can park for free in coldean, or falmer and walk to the start ( 10 minutes)

Thursday, 1 January 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 33640 09470
Nearest postcode:
BN1 9QA
what3words:
pens.skins.foal
Start time:
10:30 am

South entrance to Stanmer off the A27 Brighton to Lewes. Easiest to access via Coldean Lane, turn left at both traffic lights and take first left into the park.

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