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Blackheath Group

We are the Blackheath Ramblers. We offer long walks in the Home Counties and beyond, using public transport. We also offer shorter urban walks on Sundays.

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 quarterly 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

Meet SOUTHEASE station, East Sussex, 10.06 (Victoria 8.54, Clapham Jn 9,01, East Croydon 9.10; changes at Lewes [arr 9.56, dep 10.00]).

A 19-mile linear walk on the South Downs to Lewes, offering fine views, with picnic lunch at Alfriston (pub drinks option). 

Buy a return ticket to Southease.

Leader: Rachael M.

Saturday, 20 July 2024
Start time:
10:10 am
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
30.6km / 19.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

General notes on Blackheath Walks

Lunchtimes: Where walk descriptions stipulate a picnic/packed lunch, all walkers are asked to bring one with them. In such cases any lunchtime pub or café visit will be for drinks only. Lunch stops of this kind will last typically for 40-45 minutes, at the leader’s discretion. If, on the other hand, the option of lunch at a pub or café is offered, the duration will usually be about one hour.

Pre-booking is not required for Blackheath Ramblers walks unless indicated otherwise.

Starting times: Leaders do their best to adhere to the train times set out in the programme. However, the National Rail website publishes train timetables only 12 weeks in advance, and engineering work at weekends sometimes causes changes to departure and arrival times. So, even if travelling by car, please check train times with National Rail (0345 748 4950) / www.nationalrail.co.uk) before travelling.

Starting times will not be delayed unless absolutely necessary.

Safety:  Please be aware that you take part in all Ramblers walks at your own risk.

Dogs:  Some walks are unsuitable for dogs; please check with the leader before bringing one.

Blackheath Ramblers website: http://www.blackheathramblers.org.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/blackram

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 43102 05489
Nearest postcode:
BN8 6EP
what3words:
proudest.motivates.direction
Start time:
10:10 am

Southease Railway Station, East Sussex

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 41623 09828
Nearest postcode:
BN7 2UP
what3words:
ship.stooping.lazy
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm

Lewes Railway Station, East Sussex

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 quarterly 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