We are the Brighton and Hove Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
A circular walk from Stanmer Park Gates, through Stanmer Park, walking north to the South Downs ridge. Then west to Ditchling Beacon for a picnic lunch stop, before descending through Stanmer Woods, returning to our start point. Tea/pee break at Stanmer Village.
Full route map on Outdoor Active is here: https://www.outdooractive.com/en/route/hiking-route/south-east-england/stanmer-park-to-ditchling-beacon-circular-/281624246/?share=%7Ezxgwngrm%244ossidon
Getting there:-
By bus: Catch the #25 bus from Old Steine (stop F) at 09:59 which arrives at Stanmer Park Gates at 10:17.
By train: Falmer Station is 8 min (0.4 mile) walk away.
By car: Paid parking available at meeting point (Lower Lodges West).
Meeting point The walk will start by the cafe in the car park by the entrance gates just around the corner from the bus stop.
Grid reference: TQ 34266 08677 Nearest postcode: BN1 9PY what3words: ///strict.scared.vines
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wtTr3Vj8ya3LVZG5A
If you can, please RSVP to this walk via our Meetup site. This will give the walk leader a rough idea of how many people may be attending. If you are a paid up member of the Ramblers organisation, you can ignore any waitlist you may find yourself on.
We don't ask you to pay to join us on your first three walks. Afterwards, in order to continue walking with our group, you must become a paid-up member of the Ramblers. Click here (https://www.ramblers.org.uk/membership) to apply. The cost is very reasonable and there are also other benefits. Please then bring your membership card with you.
The walk will start by the cafe in the car park by Stanmer Park Gates just around the corner from the bus stop.
