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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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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A hilly but beautiful downland walk. We start near the Waterhall entrance and head uphill. We continue along the ridge before dropping down to just above Seddlescombe. We then climb steeply up before dropping down to Pyecombe where we will stop for coffee at farm shop, before going through Pyecombe. We then follow the South Downs Way for a short time before heading off to the Chattri for lunch and then descending along good paths and open access land to the start. We cross two footbridges over the A23. There are lots of cows on this walk so assistance dogs only please. There are toilets at the farm shop and at Pyecombe Church

Saturday, 21 June 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

There is limited parking to the right of Waterhall entrance where the walk will start. The main car park is to the left and then it’s a 5 minute downhill walk to the start. Bus routes 5 and 5b serve Patcham village and it is a short 10 minute walk to the start.
Assistance dogs only on this walk please. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 28882 08721
Nearest postcode:
BN1 8YR
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Start time:
10:15 am

Waterhall Mill Road, Brighton

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