Anyone wishing to join a Club walk for the first time should first contact the Leader of that walk. It would be appreciated if as many car drivers as possible could go to the Avenue (junction with Upperton Gardens) where this is mentioned rather direct to the start of the ramble. PLEASE CHECK BUS AND TRAIN TIMES.
SATURDAY, 31st March: CAKES MAY FILL THE GAP (L) Leader: Colin W. Tel: 07446 458138. Meet East Dean CP 10:00. GR 557978. Bus No. 12X 09:33 Terminus Rd. Stand J. Finish 13:00. 5 miles. Undulating with coastal views.
SUNDAY, 1st April : HERSTMONCEUX CIRCULAR Leader: Peter D. Tel: 01424 844219. Meet The Avenue 09.30hrs. Walk starts Herstmonceux CP (Free) 10.00. GR 635126. Dry lunch. Finish 15.00. 10 miles. Easy pace, undulating walk. Leader at start. SVC: £2.20.
SATURDAY 7th April (STROLL) : SHINEWATER PARK Leader: Marjorie B. Tel: 648623 or (m) 07933 232866. Meet Shinewater Park entrance 10.00. Bus No.1 09.38 Terminus Road, Stand C to Shinewater Park Larkspur Drive 10.04. Finish 12.15. 2.5 miles. Leader at start.
SATURDAY 7th April (L) : SPRINGTIME ALONG CUCKMERE & DOWNS Leader: Colin W. Tel: 07446 458138. Meet Cuckmere Inn CP 10.00. Bus No.12X 09.33 Terminus Rd, Stand J. Finish 13.00. 5 miles.
SATURDAY 7th April BRISK PACE : A WALK OF MYSTERIES Leader: Sue T. Tel: 365158 or 07833 938903. Walk starts outside Uckfield railway station 09.45. GR 473209. Finish 13.30. 8 miles. PH option. Suggest parking in Bell Lane CP (close but small) or long stay section of Luxford Fields CP.
SUNDAY 8th April NO WALK
FRIDAY 13th April : COACH OUTING – ROYAL MAIL – THE PEOPLES POST Leader: Graham T. Tel: 501467. Meet The Avenue 8.00. 4 places left. Ask Graham for details.
SATURDAY 14th April (L) : ROAMING ROUND ROTTINGDEAN Leaders: Dympna & Chris D. Tel: 740562. Meet bus stop opp. Roedean School, Brighton 10.20. Bus No.12A 09.03 Terminus Rd, Stand J. Finish 13.15. 5 miles. One steep incline, one medium hill.
SUNDAY 15th April LINEAR : DOWNLAND VIEWS TO FRISTON POND Leader: Graham T. Tel: 501467. Meet Terminus Rd, Stand J. 10.13. Bus.No.12 to South Downs Way/Downs Golf Club 10.20. GR 584985. Dry lunch/cafe nearby, Birling Gap. Finish 14.15 East Dean. 7.75 miles. CP at Youth Hostel then walk uphill to South Downs Way. No hills, no stiles, easy downland tracks, good views.
SATURDAY 21st April (STROLL) : CUCKMERE HAVEN Leader: Marjorie W. Tel: 502825. Meet Seven Sisters Park Centre bus stop 10.05. Bus No.12A 09.43 Terminus Road, Stand J to Seven Sisters Park Centre. Finish 12.15. 2.5 miles. (CP fee).
SATURDAY 21st April (L) : COMBE HAVEN CIRCULAR Leaders: Jenny & Barry C. Tel: 01424 752757 or 07399 199696. Meet Sidley CP/bus stop 10.00. Bus No.98 08.38 Terminus Rd, Stand H. Own refreshments Crowhurst. Finish 13.00. 5 miles. Mainly level walking.
SATURDAY 21st April BRISK PACE : BLUEBELLS WE HOPE! Leader: Mary O’B. Tel: 482068. Walk starts outside village shop, Laughton 09.45. GR 502132. Finish 13.30. 8 miles. PH option. Street parking with consideration please.
SUNDAY 22nd April : WALKING THE BOUNDARY Leader: Bob J. Tel: 485643 or 07593 856500 on day. Meet The Triangle, Lower Willingdon 10.00. Bus No.51 09.40 Terminus Rd., Stand H. Dry lunch Jevington. Finish 14.30. 8 miles. Undulating Downland.
SATURDAY 28th April (L) : OVER THE TOP & FAR AWAY Leader: Diana W. Tel: 733524. Meet Co-op, Albert Parade, Old Town 10.00. Frequent Bus Nos.1 & 1A. Finish 12.30. 4.5 miles. Leader offers refreshments after walk.
SUNDAY 29th April : IN VIEW OF THE GLYNDE WIND TURBINE Leaders: John & Marion. Tel: 724972 or 07732 971557. Meet The Avenue 09.30. Walk starts Anchor Field CP, Ringmer (free) 10.15. GR 448123. Dry lunch Barcombe Church. Finish 16.00. 10 miles. Long uphill at start then mostly flat. Partly along Sussex Ouse. 10 stiles. SVC: £3.20.
WEDNESDAY 2nd May : BACK AGAIN Leader: Glyn R. Tel: 482416 or 07985 338843. Meet Eastbourne Stn for 09.09 train to Rye Stn where walk starts 10.00. Dry lunch. Finish 14.30 for 14.55 train back to Eastbourne. 10 miles. Undulating fields, several stiles. Optional tea at end of walk.
WEDNESDAY 2nd May EVENING : SPRING ON THE DOWNS Leaders: Esther & John W. Tel: 503239 or 07761 615671 on day. Walk starts Butts Brow CP (free with Leisure card) 18.30. GR 580017. Finish 20.15. 4 miles.
SATURDAY 5th May (STROLL) : FRISTON FOREST Leader: Marjorie B. Tel: 648623 or (m) 07933 232866. Meet Exceat Visitor Centre (CP fee) 10.05. Bus No.12A 09.43 Terminus Road, Stand J to Seven Sisters Park Centre 10.01. Finish 12.15. 2.5 miles approx. Leader at start.
SATURDAY 5th May (L) : OVER THE TOP TO JEVINGTON Leaders: Esther & John W. Tel: 503239. Meet cnr. of Wish Hill/Parkway/Walnut Tree Walk, Willingdon 09.50. GR 591016. Bus No.1 09.32 Terminus Rd, Stand C. Finish 12.30. 5 miles. One steep up and down. Plenty of street parking. Leaders at start.
SATURDAY 5th May BRISK PACE : HELLINGLY MUDDLE Leaders: Naomi & Pete. Tel: 485005. Walk starts Chiddingly village CP 09.30. GR 544142. Finish 13.30. 8 miles. PH option.
SUNDAY 6th May : SMELL THE BEER Leaders: John & Esther. Tel: 503239. Meet Chalk Farm, Coopers Hill, Willingdon where walk starts 10.00. GR 586025. Dry Lunch Litlington Church. Finish 15.30 approx. 9 miles. Various buses to Church St, Willingdon, 10 mins walk to start, west through Church St, turn right into Coopers Hill and Chalk Farm is 100m on left. 2 steep down hills. Leaders at start.
WEDNESDAY 9th May : COACH OUTING – SPRINGTIME AT SYON PARK, HOUSE & GARDENS Leader: Graham T. Tel: 501467. Meet The Avenue 8.15. Booking opens Monday, 26th March (day of Club’s AGM). Deposit £10.00. See Spring Footnotes.
WEDNESDAY 9th May EVENING : WALK ON! WALK ON! WITH HOPE IN YOUR HEART Leader: John C. Tel: 726334 or 07804 509765 on day. Meet Seaford Martello Tower 18.30. GR 484984. Bus No.12 to Seaford Rail Stn. (15 mins walk). Finish 20.30. 4.5 miles. Gentle slopes, one steep descent. Pub stop at end.
SATURDAY 12th May (L) : SOMETHING DIFFERENT Leaders: Bob J. & Sally M. Tel: 485643 or 07593 856500 on day. Meet Hawks Rd, junc. Lansdowne Rd, Hailsham 10.15. GR 587109. Bus No.98 09.38 Terminus Rd, Stand H. Refreshment break Hellingly Country Park. Finish 13.30. 5 miles. Level walking but some stiles. Choice of return buses. Plenty of street parking.
SUNDAY 13th May : ROBINS BLUEBELLS Leaders: Paul & Barbara. Tel: 504908 or 07790 708616 on day. Meet Polegate Medical Centre 10.00. Bus No.51 09.40 Terminus Rd to Polegate High Street 10.00. Dry lunch Abbots Wood. Finish 14.30. 9 miles. Mainly solid paths and woodlands.
WEDNESDAY 16th May EVENING : WANNOCK CIRCULAR Leader: Bob J. Tel: 485643. Meet The Triangle, Willingdon 17.45. Bus No.51 17.28 Terminus Rd, Stand H. Finish 20.00. 4.5 miles. Return bus No.54 20.09.
SATURDAY 19th May (STROLL) : TO THE RED BARN Leader: Marjorie W. Tel: 502825. Meet Friston Pond 10.00. Bus No.12A 09.43 Terminus Road, Stand J to Friston Pond. Finish 12.15. 2 miles. One stile (solid stone), easy undulations.
SATURDAY 19th May (L) NO WALK – ROYAL WEDDING
SATURDAY 19th May BRISK PACE : ACROSS THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE TREES Leaders: Doris & Gavin. Tel: 07552 763683. Walk starts South Hill Barn CP, Seaford 09.45. GR 504980. Finish 13.15. 8.5 miles. PH option.
SUNDAY 20th May : MAYNARDS GREEN ROUNDABOUT Leader: Jan S. Tel: 01435 864889 or 07881 988943. Meet Maynards Green School bus stop 10.30. GR 582186. Bus No.51 09.40 Terminus Rd, Stand H to Maynards Green. Dry Lunch. Finish 15.40. 8 miles. Return bus 15.57. Undulating, lots of stiles. Parking in lay-by Sicklehatch Lane by bus stop. Leader at start.
WEDNESDAY 23rd May EVENING : CUCKMERE BOOMERANG Leader: Margaret D. Tel: 304921 or 07807 528298 on day. Meet Martello Tower, Seaford 18.30. GR 485985. Finish 20.30. 4.5 miles.
SATURDAY 26th May (L) : BIRLING GAP CIRCULAR Leader: Sue W. Tel: 728963 or 078359 48602. Meet East Dean CP 10.00. Bus No.12X 09.33 Terminus Rd, Stand J. Refreshments Birling Gap. Finish 13.00. 5 miles.
SUNDAY 27th May LINEAR : WALK HOME Leader: Clare K. Tel: 07920 110105. Meet Terminus Rd, 09.00. Bus Nos.12/12A to be confirmed. Walk starts bus stop Seven Sisters Visitor Centre 09.30. GR 518996. Dry Lunch near YHA. Finish 15.00. 12 miles. Drop out points 5 miles ca. 11.15 (East Dean Bus Nos.12/12A), 7.5 miles ca. 12.00 (YHA bus stop, Bus Nos.12/12A), 10 miles ca. 13.15 (Holywell Bus Nos.3/3A). If walk cancelled leader at Terminus Rd only.
WEDNESDAY, 30th May EVENING : SUNSET OVER THE LONG MAN Leader: Irenee H. Tel: 471263. Meet Giants Rest PH, Wilmington 18.30. Park on road. GR 548047. Finish 20.15. 4 miles. 1 short hill, a few stiles. Pub stop at end.
SATURDAY 2nd June (STROLL) : “CHANGE OF SCENE” CIRCULAR Leader: Barbara S. Tel: 725509. Meet YHA East Dean Hill 10.00. Bus No.12A 09.43 Terminus Road, Stand J to YHA bus stop. Finish 12.30 approx. 2.5 miles. Gradual climb, slowly with stops.
SATURDAY 2nd June (L) LINEAR : FINDING THE ROOKERY Leader: Pauline S. Tel: 895150. Meet Hill Rise, Seaford bus stop 10.00. Bus No.12A 09.23 Terminus Rd, Stand J. Walk finishes Chyngton Lane 12.45. 5 miles.
SATURDAY 2nd June BRISK PACE : UNDER & OVER THE SDW Leaders: Reg & Gill. Tel: 07743 337176. Walk starts Barley Mow pub CP, Selmeston (by kind permission) 09.30. GR 506067. Finish 13.15. 8.5 miles. PH option. One stiff climb. Please park tidily.
SUNDAY 3rd June : TO THE CROSS & CASTLE & BACK Leader: Glyn R. Tel: 482416 or 07985 338843. Meet The Avenue 09.30. Walk starts Cockshut Rd CP, Lewes 10.15. Dry lunch. Finish 16.00. 10.5 miles. Ascents/descents, Downland chalk paths. Tea Spring Farm.
WEDNESDAY 6th June : COACH OUTING – WEY & ARUN CANAL WALK & CRUISE Leader: Graham T. Tel: 501467. Meet The Avenue 8.15. Booking opens Monday, 26th March (day of Club’s AGM). Deposit £10.00. See Spring Footnotes.
WEDNESDAY 6th June EVENING : BIRLING GAP CIRCULAR Leader: Sue W. Tel: 728963 or 07835 948602 on day. Meet East Dean village CP 18.30. GR 557978. Finish 21.00. 5 miles. Pub stop at end.
SATURDAY 9th June (L) : MAYNARDS GREEN CIRCULAR Leader: Jan S. Tel: 01435 864889 or 07881 988943. Meet Maynards Green school bus stop 09.55. GR 582186. Bus No.51 08.50 Terminus Rd, Stand H. Parking in layby in Sicklehatch Lane. Finish 12.45. 5 miles. Return buses half hourly. Some stiles, undulating. Leader at start.
SUNDAY 10th June : WEALD & WOODLAND FIGURE OF EIGHT Leader: Graham T. Tel: 501467. Meet Terminus Rd Bus No.51, Stand H 09.40 to Cherry Tree Court, Horam. Walk starts Horam CP 10.25. GR 578174. Finish 12.45. 4 miles. Dry lunch/cafe nearby, Horam. Afternoon walk starts 13.30 Horam CP. Finish 15.15. 3.5 miles. Lots of level walking, some undulation and many stiles. Leader joining bus Church St, Willingdon.
WEDNESDAY 13th June EVENING : ALCISTON BOUND Leaders: Pat & Richard W. Tel: 351223 or 07594 487086 on day. Meet Alfriston short stay CP (free) 18.30. GR 520033. Free parking in North Rd by school. Finish 20.30. 4 miles. Undulating, some stiles. Pub stop at end.
SATURDAY 16th June (STROLL) : CHYNGTON FARM STROLL Leader: Catherine R. Tel: 728570. Meet Chyngton Farm Lane, Seaford 10.10. Bus No.12A 09.43 Terminus Road, Stand J to Chyngton Lane bus stop. Finish 12.15. 2-2.5 miles. Car parking in side roads.
SATURDAY 16th June (L) : WALK TO FRISTON PLACE GARDENS Leader: Graham T. Tel: 501467. Meet Exceat Visitor centre 10.00. Bus No.12A 09.43 Terminus Rd, Stand J. Walk through forest to gardens in aid of St. Wilfrid’s Hospice. Donations welcome. Refreshments available. Finish 14.00. 5 miles. No stiles. See Spring Footnotes.
SATURDAY 16th June BRISK PACE : OFF THE RAILS Leader: Clare. Tel: 07920 110105. Walk starts Mini Golf CP nr. Rottingdean (by kind permission) 10.00. GR 345033. Finish 13.30. 8 miles. Café lunch option. No 12 bus runs in main road.
SUNDAY 17th June : HONEYBROOK & SUGARLOAF Leaders: John & Marion. Tel: 724972 or 07732 971557. Meet The Avenue 09.30. Walk starts Burwash CP, beside Bear Inn (free, but use long stay spaces) 10.15. GR 673247. Dry Lunch. Finish 15.45. 9 miles. Undulating, mostly field paths and woodland, some stiles. SVC: £4.00.
WEDNESDAY, 20th June EVENING : ROUNDABOUT! Leader: Bridget W. Tel: 736542 or 07535 634818 on day. Meet East Dean village CP 18.30. GR 557978. Bus No.12A 18.03 Terminus Rd, Stand J. Finish 20.30. 5 miles. 1 hill, no stiles.
SATURDAY 23rd June (L) : LOOMING AROUND THE CUCKOO TRAIL Leader: Bridget T. Tel: 768482 or 07963 479399. Meet Cuckoo Trail, Oakleaf Drive, Polegate 10.00. GR 584052. Bus No.51 09.23 Terminus Rd, Stand H. Refreshments Loom Mill. Finish 13.00. 5 miles. Some stiles and gates.
SUNDAY 24th June : RIVER & DOWNS Leader: Pat B. Tel: 01424 213950 or 07443 642496. Meet Terminus Rd, Bus No.12 09.13 arr. Denton Corner lay-by, nr Newhaven 09.48. Walk starts 10.00 Denton Corner. Dry Lunch. Finish 15.30. 9 miles. Street parking for car users. Circular Walk.
WEDNESDAY, 27th June EVENING : AROUND THE CASTLE Leader: Sylvia Pettit. Tel: 832243 or 07703 281593 on day. Meet Herstmonceux CP (free) behind Woolpack PH 18.30. No buses. Finish 20.30. 4 miles. Pub stop at end.
SATURDAY 30th June (STROLL) HARBOUR STROLL Leader: Thelma. Tel: 648623. Meet Cinema, Crumbles Retail Park 10.15. Bus No.99 09.43 Cornfield Road, Stand E to ASDA bus stop. 2-2.5 miles. Drinks at Harbour. Leader at start.
SATURDAY 30th June (L) : A VIEW Leader: Jacqui W. Tel: 470371 or 07951 700121. Meet Martello Tower Museum, Seaford, 10.00. Bus No.12X 09.13 to Seaford Library and walk to start. Finish 12.30. 5 miles. Undulating.
SATURDAY 30th June BRISK PACE NO LEADER – NO WALK
SUNDAY 1st April
HERSTMONCEUX CIRCULAR
Leader: Peter D. Tel: 01424 844219. Meet The Avenue 09.30hrs. Walk starts Herstmonceux CP (Free) 10.00. GR 635126. Dry lunch. Finish 15.00. 10 miles. Easy pace, undulating walk. Leader at start. SVC: £2.20.
SATURDAY 7th APRIL (STROLL) SHINEWATER PARK
Leader: Marjorie B. Tel: 648623 or (m) 07933 232866. Meet Shinewater Park entrance 10.00. Bus No.1 09.38 Terminus Road, Stand C to Shinewater Park Larkspur Drive 10.04. Finish 12.15. 2.5 miles. Leader at start.
SATURDAY 7th April (L)
SPRINGTIME ALONG CUCKMERE & DOWNS
Leader: Colin W. Tel: 07446 458138. Meet Cuckmere Inn CP 10.00. Bus No.12X 09.33 Terminus Rd, Stand J. Finish 13.00. 5 miles.
SATURDAY 7th April BRISK PACE
A WALK OF MYSTERIES
Leader: Sue T. Tel: 365158 or 07833 938903. Walk starts outside Uckfield railway station 09.45. GR 473209. Finish 13.30. 8 miles. PH option. Suggest parking in Bell Lane CP (close but small) or long stay section of Luxford Fields CP.
SUNDAY 8th April NO WALK
FRIDAY 13th April
COACH OUTING – ROYAL MAIL – THE PEOPLES POST
Leader: Graham T. Tel: 501467. Meet The Avenue 8.00. 4 places left. Ask Graham for details.
SATURDAY 14th April (L)
ROAMING ROUND ROTTINGDEAN
Leaders: Dympna & Chris D. Tel: 740562. Meet bus stop opp. Roedean School, Brighton 10.20. Bus No.12A 09.03 Terminus Rd, Stand J. Finish 13.15. 5 miles. One steep incline, one medium hill.
SUNDAY 15th April LINEAR
DOWNLAND VIEWS TO FRISTON POND
Leader: Graham T. Tel: 501467. Meet Terminus Rd, Stand J. 10.13. Bus.No.12 to South Downs Way/Downs Golf Club 10.20. GR 584985. Dry lunch/cafe nearby, Birling Gap. Finish 14.15 East Dean. 7.75 miles. CP at Youth Hostel then walk uphill to South Downs Way. No hills, no stiles, easy downland tracks, good views.
SATURDAY 21st APRIL (STROLL) CUCKMERE HAVEN
Leader: Marjorie W. Tel: 502825. Meet Seven Sisters Park Centre bus stop 10.05. Bus No.12A 09.43 Terminus Road, Stand J to Seven Sisters Park Centre. Finish 12.15. 2.5 miles. (CP fee).
SATURDAY 21st April (L)
COMBE HAVEN CIRCULAR
Leaders: Jenny & Barry C. Tel: 01424 752757 or 07399 199696. Meet Sidley CP/bus stop 10.00. Bus No.98 08.38 Terminus Rd, Stand H. Own refreshments Crowhurst. Finish 13.00. 5 miles. Mainly level walking.
SATURDAY 21st April BRISK PACE
BLUEBELLS WE HOPE!
Leader: Mary O’B. Tel: 482068. Walk starts outside village shop, Laughton 09.45. GR 502132. Finish 13.30. 8 miles. PH option. Street parking with consideration please.
SUNDAY 22nd April
WALKING THE BOUNDARY
Leader: Bob J. Tel: 485643 or 07593 856500 on day. Meet The Triangle, Lower Willingdon 10.00. Bus No.51 09.40 Terminus Rd., Stand H. Dry lunch Jevington. Finish 14.30. 8 miles. Undulating Downland.
SATURDAY 28th April (L)
OVER THE TOP & FAR AWAY
Leader: Diana W. Tel: 733524. Meet Co-op, Albert Parade, Old Town 10.00. Frequent Bus Nos.1 & 1A. Finish 12.30. 4.5 miles. Leader offers refreshments after walk.
SUNDAY 29th April
IN VIEW OF THE GLYNDE WIND TURBINE
Leaders: John & Marion. Tel: 724972 or 07732 971557. Meet The Avenue 09.30. Walk starts Anchor Field CP, Ringmer (free) 10.15. GR 448123. Dry lunch Barcombe Church. Finish 16.00. 10 miles. Long uphill at start then mostly flat. Partly along Sussex Ouse. 10 stiles. SVC: £3.20.
WEDNESDAY 2nd May
BACK AGAIN
Leader: Glyn R. Tel: 482416 or 07985 338843. Meet Eastbourne Stn for 09.09 train to Rye Stn where walk starts 10.00. Dry lunch. Finish 14.30 for 14.55 train back to Eastbourne. 10 miles. Undulating fields, several stiles. Optional tea at end of walk.
WEDNESDAY 2nd May EVENING
SPRING ON THE DOWNS
Leaders: Esther & John W. Tel: 503239 or 07761 615671 on day. Walk starts Butts Brow CP (free with Leisure card) 18.30. GR 580017. Finish 20.15. 4 miles.
SATURDAY 5th MAY (STROLL) FRISTON FOREST
Leader: Marjorie B. Tel: 648623 or (m) 07933 232866. Meet Exceat Visitor Centre (CP fee) 10.05. Bus No.12A 09.43 Terminus Road, Stand J to Seven Sisters Park Centre 10.01. Finish 12.15. 2.5 miles approx. Leader at start.
SATURDAY 5th May (L)
OVER THE TOP TO JEVINGTON
Leaders: Esther & John W. Tel: 503239. Meet cnr. of Wish Hill/Parkway/Walnut Tree Walk, Willingdon 09.50. GR 591016. Bus No.1 09.32 Terminus Rd, Stand C. Finish 12.30. 5 miles. One steep up and down. Plenty of street parking. Leaders at start.
SATURDAY 5th May BRISK PACE
HELLINGLY MUDDLE
Leaders: Naomi & Pete. Tel: 485005. Walk starts Chiddingly village CP 09.30. GR 544142. Finish 13.30. 8 miles. PH option.
SUNDAY 6th May
SMELL THE BEER
Leaders: John & Esther. Tel: 503239. Meet Chalk Farm, Coopers Hill, Willingdon where walk starts 10.00. GR 586025. Dry Lunch Litlington Church. Finish 15.30 approx. 9 miles. Various buses to Church St, Willingdon, 10 mins walk to start, west through Church St, turn right into Coopers Hill and Chalk Farm is 100m on left. 2 steep down hills. Leaders at start.
WEDNESDAY 9th May
COACH OUTING – SPRINGTIME AT SYON PARK, HOUSE & GARDENS
Leader: Graham T. Tel: 501467. Meet The Avenue 8.15. Booking opens Monday, 26th March (day of Club’s AGM). Deposit £10.00. See Spring Footnotes.
WEDNESDAY 9th May EVENING
WALK ON! WALK ON! WITH HOPE IN YOUR HEART
Leader: John C. Tel: 726334 or 07804 509765 on day. Meet Seaford Martello Tower 18.30. GR 484984. Bus No.12 to Seaford Rail Stn. (15 mins walk). Finish 20.30. 4.5 miles. Gentle slopes, one steep descent. Pub stop at end.
SATURDAY 12th May (L)
SOMETHING DIFFERENT
Leaders: Bob J. & Sally M. Tel: 485643 or 07593 856500 on day. Meet Hawks Rd, junc. Lansdowne Rd, Hailsham 10.15. GR 587109. Bus No.98 09.38 Terminus Rd, Stand H. Refreshment break Hellingly Country Park. Finish 13.30. 5 miles. Level walking but some stiles. Choice of return buses. Plenty of street parking.
SUNDAY 13th May
ROBINS BLUEBELLS
Leaders: Paul & Barbara. Tel: 504908 or 07790 708616 on day. Meet Polegate Medical Centre 10.00. Bus No.51 09.40 Terminus Rd to Polegate High Street 10.00. Dry lunch Abbots Wood. Finish 14.30. 9 miles. Mainly solid paths and woodlands.
WEDNESDAY 16th May EVENING
WANNOCK CIRCULAR
Leader: Bob J. Tel: 485643. Meet The Triangle, Willingdon 17.45. Bus No.51 17.28 Terminus Rd, Stand H. Finish 20.00. 4.5 miles. Return bus No.54 20.09.
SATURDAY 19th MAY (STROLL) TO THE RED BARN
Leader: Marjorie W. Tel: 502825. Meet Friston Pond 10.00. Bus No.12A 09.43 Terminus Road, Stand J to Friston Pond. Finish 12.15. 2 miles. One stile (solid stone), easy undulations.
SATURDAY 19th May (L) NO WALK – ROYAL WEDDING
SATURDAY 19th May BRISK PACE
ACROSS THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE TREES
Leaders: Doris & Gavin. Tel: 07552 763683. Walk starts South Hill Barn CP, Seaford 09.45. GR 504980. Finish 13.15. 8.5 miles. PH option.
SUNDAY 20th May
MAYNARDS GREEN ROUNDABOUT
Leader: Jan S. Tel: 01435 864889 or 07881 988943. Meet Maynards Green School bus stop 10.30. GR 582186. Bus No.51 09.40 Terminus Rd, Stand H to Maynards Green. Dry Lunch. Finish 15.40. 8 miles. Return bus 15.57. Undulating, lots of stiles. Parking in lay-by Sicklehatch Lane by bus stop. Leader at start.
WEDNESDAY 23rd May EVENING
CUCKMERE BOOMERANG
Leader: Margaret D. Tel: 304921 or 07807 528298 on day. Meet Martello Tower, Seaford 18.30. GR 485985. Finish 20.30. 4.5 miles.
SATURDAY 26th May (L)
BIRLING GAP CIRCULAR
Leader: Sue W. Tel: 728963 or 078359 48602. Meet East Dean CP 10.00. Bus No.12X 09.33 Terminus Rd, Stand J. Refreshments Birling Gap. Finish 13.00. 5 miles.
SUNDAY 27th May LINEAR
WALK HOME
Leader: Clare K. Tel: 07920 110105. Meet Terminus Rd, 09.00. Bus Nos.12/12A to be confirmed. Walk starts bus stop Seven Sisters Visitor Centre 09.30. GR 518996. Dry Lunch near YHA. Finish 15.00. 12 miles. Drop out points 5 miles ca. 11.15 (East Dean Bus Nos.12/12A), 7.5 miles ca. 12.00 (YHA bus stop, Bus Nos.12/12A), 10 miles ca. 13.15 (Holywell Bus Nos.3/3A). If walk cancelled leader at Terminus Rd only.
WEDNESDAY, 30th May EVENING
SUNSET OVER THE LONG MAN
Leader: Irenee H. Tel: 471263. Meet Giants Rest PH, Wilmington 18.30. Park on road. GR 548047. Finish 20.15. 4 miles. 1 short hill, a few stiles. Pub stop at end.
SATURDAY 2nd JUNE (STROLL) “CHANGE OF SCENE” CIRCULAR
Leader: Barbara S. Tel: 725509. Meet YHA East Dean Hill 10.00. Bus No.12A 09.43 Terminus Road, Stand J to YHA bus stop. Finish 12.30 approx. 2.5 miles. Gradual climb, slowly with stops.
SATURDAY 2nd June (L) LINEAR
FINDING THE ROOKERY
Leader: Pauline S. Tel: 895150. Meet Hill Rise, Seaford bus stop 10.00. Bus No.12A 09.23 Terminus Rd, Stand J. Walk finishes Chyngton Lane 12.45. 5 miles.
SATURDAY 2nd June BRISK PACE
UNDER & OVER THE SDW
Leaders: Reg & Gill. Tel: 07743 337176. Walk starts Barley Mow pub CP, Selmeston (by kind permission) 09.30. GR 506067. Finish 13.15. 8.5 miles. PH option. One stiff climb. Please park tidily.
SUNDAY 3rd June
TO THE CROSS & CASTLE & BACK
Leader: Glyn R. Tel: 482416 or 07985 338843. Meet The Avenue 09.00. Walk starts Cockshut Rd CP, Lewes 10.15. Dry lunch. Finish 16.00. 10.5 miles. Ascents/descents, Downland chalk paths. Tea Spring Farm.
WEDNESDAY 6th June
COACH OUTING – WEY & ARUN CANAL WALK & CRUISE
Leader: Graham T. Tel: 501467. Meet The Avenue 8.15. Booking opens Monday, 26th March (day of Club’s AGM). Deposit £10.00. See Spring Footnotes.
WEDNESDAY 6th June EVENING
BIRLING GAP CIRCULAR
Leader: Sue W. Tel: 728963 or 07835 948602 on day. Meet East Dean village CP 18.30. GR 557978. Finish 21.00. 5 miles. Pub stop at end.
SATURDAY 9th June (L)
MAYNARDS GREEN CIRCULAR
Leader: Jan S. Tel: 01435 864889 or 07881 988943. Meet Maynards Green school bus stop 09.55. GR 582186. Bus No.51 08.50 Terminus Rd, Stand H. Parking in layby in Sicklehatch Lane. Finish 12.45. 5 miles. Return buses half hourly. Some stiles, undulating. Leader at start.
SUNDAY 10th June
WEALD & WOODLAND FIGURE OF EIGHT
Leader: Graham T. Tel: 501467. Meet Terminus Rd Bus No.51, Stand H 09.40 to Cherry Tree Court, Horam. Walk starts Horam CP 10.25. GR 578174. Finish 12.45. 4 miles. Dry lunch/cafe nearby, Horam. Afternoon walk starts 13.30 Horam CP. Finish 15.15. 3.5 miles. Lots of level walking, some undulation and many stiles. Leader joining bus Church St, Willingdon.
WEDNESDAY 13th June EVENING
ALCISTON BOUND
Leaders: Pat & Richard W. Tel: 351223 or 07594 487086 on day. Meet Alfriston short stay CP (free) 18.30. GR 520033. Free parking in North Rd by school. Finish 20.30. 4 miles. Undulating, some stiles. Pub stop at end.
SATURDAY 16th JUNE (STROLL) CHYNGTON FARM STROLL
Leader: Catherine R. Tel: 728570. Meet Chyngton Farm Lane, Seaford 10.10. Bus No.12A 09.43 Terminus Road, Stand J to Chyngton Lane bus stop. Finish 12.15. 2-2.5 miles. Car parking in side roads.
SATURDAY 16th June (L)
WALK TO FRISTON PLACE GARDENS
Leader: Graham T. Tel: 501467. Meet Exceat Visitor centre 10.00. Bus No.12A 09.43 Terminus Rd, Stand J. Walk through forest to gardens in aid of St. Wilfrid’s Hospice. Donations welcome. Refreshments available. Finish 14.00. 5 miles. No stiles. See Spring Footnotes.
SATURDAY 16th June BRISK PACE
OFF THE RAILS
Leader: Clare. Tel: 07920 110105. Walk starts Mini Golf CP nr. Rottingdean (by kind permission) 10.00. GR 345033. Finish 13.30. 8 miles. Café lunch option. No 12 bus runs in main road.
SUNDAY 17th June
HONEYBROOK & SUGARLOAF
Leaders: John & Marion. Tel: 724972 or 07732 971557. Meet The Avenue 09.30. Walk starts Burwash CP, beside Bear Inn (free, but use long stay spaces) 10.15. GR 673247. Dry Lunch. Finish 15.45. 9 miles. Undulating, mostly field paths and woodland, some stiles. SVC: £4.00.
WEDNESDAY, 20th June EVENING
ROUNDABOUT!
Leader: Bridget W. Tel: 736542 or 07535 634818 on day. Meet East Dean village CP 18.30. GR 557978. Bus No.12A 18.03 Terminus Rd, Stand J. Finish 20.30. 5 miles. 1 hill, no stiles.
SATURDAY 23rd June (L)
LOOMING AROUND THE CUCKOO TRAIL
Leader: Bridget T. Tel: 768482 or 07963 479399. Meet Cuckoo Trail, Oakleaf Drive, Polegate 10.00. GR 584052. Bus No.51 09.23 Terminus Rd, Stand H. Refreshments Loom Mill. Finish 13.00. 5 miles. Some stiles and gates.
SUNDAY 24th June
RIVER & DOWNS
Leader: Pat B. Tel: 01424 213950 or 07443 642496. Meet Terminus Rd, Bus No.12 09.13 arr. Denton Corner lay-by, nr Newhaven 09.48. Walk starts 10.00 Denton Corner. Dry Lunch. Finish 15.30. 9 miles. Street parking for car users. Circular Walk.
WEDNESDAY, 27th June EVENING
AROUND THE CASTLE
Leader: Sylvia Pettit. Tel: 832243 or 07703 281593 on day. Meet Herstmonceux CP (free) behind Woolpack PH 18.30. No buses. Finish 20.30. 4 miles. Pub stop at end.
SATURDAY 30th JUNE (STROLL) HARBOUR STROLL
Leader: Thelma. Tel: 648623. Meet Cinema, Crumbles Retail Park 10.15. Bus No.99 09.43 Cornfield Road, Stand E to ASDA bus stop. 2-2.5 miles. Drinks at Harbour. Leader at start.
SATURDAY 30th June (L)
A VIEW
Leader: Jacqui W. Tel: 470371 or 07951 700121. Meet Martello Tower Museum, Seaford, 10.00. Bus No.12X 09.13 to Seaford Library and walk to start. Finish 12.30. 5 miles. Undulating.
SATURDAY 30th June BRISK PACE NO LEADER – NO WALK