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Overview

A route for the low seasons, mostly firm underfoot, the hill climb out of the way early on to warm up and while still fresh, some cracking views (weather permitting) with pub lunch nearly two-thirds of the way round, and a shorter and largely level return leg.

Firstly up Kingston Ridge for a pretty stiff climb up onto Swanborough Hill, but then a gentle descent along the South Downs Way (SDW) with panoramic views back to Lewes, over the top of Mount Caburn, and on a clear day across the Ouse valley to Newhaven and Seaford Head.  After dropping down to the Abergavenny Arms PH, Rodmell for lunch, the return is along the Greenwich Meridian Trail (GMT) past Iford back to the start in Kingston.

Tuesday, 11 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
245m / 804ft
Type:
circular

Please text the leader to book onto this walk and for a seat at the pub (no need to pre-order food).

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 40051 08306
Nearest postcode:
BN7 3NS
what3words:
space.hurray.bright
Start time:
10:00 am

Rough layby / roadside parking near red postbox on Wellgreen Lane, some 200m from junction with Kingston Road.

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