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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

If I've timed it right, a walk through Stanmer woods to see the colourful autumn leaf fall.
From Upper Lodges we head north through the woods to Ditchling Beacon, then along the South Downs Way and back through Stanmer Woods and village to Upper Lodges.
No styles, all gates.
We cross Ditchling Road twice.
Three steepish ascents (gravel, chalk, tarmac), one steepish decent (grass). 
Chalk could be slippy if wet.
Poles advisable.
Assistance dogs only on this walk please

Thursday, 23 October 2025
Start time:
10:03 am
Estimated finish time:
1:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Assistance dogs only on this walk please. 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 32399 09801
Nearest postcode:
BN1 9QB
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Start time:
10:03 am

Upper Lodge Car Park, Ditchling Road, Falmer, Lewes, Brighton and Hove

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