Scheduled Walks July, August and September

Please click of the button below for the category of walk you require. (Information for other walks will be added when information becomes available).

Strolls
Leisure
Long
Sunday
Evening

IMPORTANT

a) Contact the named leader for any clarification.

b) It is advisable to check bus/train times and availability.

c) The start time is the time the walk will leave. Please arrive in suitable time to prepare and receive information from the leader.

d) Finish times are approximate.

Strolls

Date: Sat 5th July. Start 10.30 am.
Name: WALK BESIDE THE SEA
Meet: The Pier.
Leader(s) Pam B. Tel: 01323 764020.
Bus Info: Catch 99 bus.
Info: We enjoy a lovely stroll leaving from the Pier and arriving at The Beach Deck. A flat walk suitable for everyone. Enjoy a coffee or drink at The Beach Deck or alternatively bring your own refreshments.
Date: Sat 19th July. Start 10.30 am.
Name: PARKS AND GARDENS
Meet: At Waitrose.
Leader(s): Pam B. Tel: 01323 764020
Bus Info:
Info: We wander through Gildredge Park and Manor Gardens and hopefully see the “white squirrel”. At the end of our walk, we have a coffee at The Gingerbread Cafe.
Date: Sat 26th July. Start 10 am.
Name: STROLL ALONG THE PROM
Meet: Opposite Seaford Library via bus.
Leader: June B. Tel: 07769 747719. (Leader at start).
Bus Info: Bus 12X or 12A.
Info: Gentle stroll to seafront and walk to Sailing Club. Coffee stop or bring your own.
Date: Sat 2nd August. Start 10.30 am.
Name: TIDEMILLS TO SEAFORD
Meet: Tide Mills.
Leader(s): Mary B. Tel: 07982 039157.
Bus Info: Catch 12A bus at 9.45.
Info: We wander from Tide Mills to Seaford and return. A pleasant walk at a gentle pace. Come and join us.
Date: Sat 9th August. Start 10.30 am.
Name: LIFEBOAT MUSEUM TO HOLYWELL
Meet: Lifeboat Museum.
Leader: Pam B. Tel: 01323 764020.
Bus Info: The No. 3 bus arrives at The Winter Gardens, just walk a few yards to our meeting point.
Info: A gentle stroll from the Lifeboat Museum to Holywell.          
Date: Sat 16th August. Start 10.30 am.
Name: BEXHILL & ST. LEONARDS TO BEACH HUT
Meet(s): Glyne Gap Car Park, opposite Esso Garage.
Leader: Angie & Roger A. Tel: 07790 003880/07854 09493
Bus Info: 99 bus leaves Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne.
Info: A pleasant walk to our beach hut at 119 West of Haven, West St Leonards. Enjoy a coffee in our hut and/or bring your own lunch too, if desired. Looking forward to seeing you all.
Date: Sat 13th September. Start 10.30 am.
Name: COFFEE BY THE BEACH
Meet: Exceat arriving my bus.
Leader(s): Pam B. Tel. 01323 764020
Bus Info: Arriving by Bus 12A or 12X.
Info: We take a nice and easy level stroll to the sea. We take a leisurely stroll over Coffee halfway.

Leisure Walks

Date: Sat 5th July. Start 10 am. End 1 pm. 5 Miles.
Name: A FEW SISTERS.
Meet: East Dean bus stop.
Leader(s) Brigitte Tel. 07710 697088.
Bus Info: 12A/12X 9.27/9.37 Gildredge Road.
Info: Undulating several ascents.
Date: Sat 12th July. Start 10 am. End – pm.  5 Miles.
Name: LINEAR GLYNDE TO LEWES.
Meet: Glynde Railway Station.
Leader(s): John C Tel. 07788749610.
Bus Info:
Info: Free car parking near station. One gradual ascent and descent. Poss pub stop at end.
Date: Sat 19th July. Start 10 am. End – pm. 4.5 Miles
Name: IN MEMORY OF SUE.
Meet: East Dean village car park.
Leader(S): John C Tel. 07788 749610.
Bus Info:
Info: One steep descent. Refresh stop Birling Gap.
Date: Sat 26th July. Start 10 am. End 1.30 pm. 5 Miles
Name: ALFRISTON CIRCULAR.
Meet: North Road, Alfriston.
Leader: Anita Tel. 07803360361.
Bus Info: No 25   9 AM  Gildredge Road.  Stop G2.
Info: Long incline at start. Let leader know if using bus.
Date: Sat 2nd August. Start 10.30 am. End 1 pm. 5 Miles
Name: A VIEW FROM THE TOP.
Meet: Alfriston long stay car park or 9.45am at The Avenue for lift.
Leader(s): Irenee Tel.07751466922.
Bus Info:
Info: Few stiles steady uphill to start.
Date: Sat 9th August. Start 10 am. End 12.45 pm. 5 Miles
Name: A LITTLE BIT EXTRA.
Meet:  Laughton Crossroads.
Leader: Bob J Tel. 07593 856500.
Bus Info: 28 8.59am Gildredge Road stop G2.
Info: Flat walk, bring refreshments. Car drivers park on south side of crossroads – not in Roebuck.            
Date: Sat 16th August. Start 10 am. End – pm. 4.5 Miles
Name: A TIGER FOR TEA.
Meet(s): East Dean car park.
Leader: Christine Tel. 07772235395.
Bus Info: 10am Bus 12A/12X
Info: Steep ascent.
Date: Sat 23rd August. Start 10 am. End 12.15 pm. 4 Miles
Name: LINEAR TO MERIDIAN.
Meet: Newhaven South Way bus stop 12x/12A Gildredge Road.
Leader: Gill Tel. 07900 860861
Bus Info:
Info: Linear walk on coastal path. Steep slope to start. Cliff path. Uneven terrain. One steep set of steps. Finish Peacehaven. Option to continue to Saltdean cafe.
Date: Sat 30th August. Start 10 am. End – pm. 5 Miles
Name: A FEW UPS AND DOWNS AROUND KINGSTON.
Meet: Lewes Railway Station. Leader(s):
Leader Pauline Tel. 07523 649299
Bus Info:
Info: No major hill.
Date: Sat 6th September. Start 10 am. End – pm. 4.5 – 5 Miles
Name: HOPE FOR VIEWS.
Meet: Friston Pond.
Leader(s): Linda Tel. 07361 616830.
Bus Info: No.12 bus.
Info: Towards Jevington through forest and back to East Dean for refreshments. One steep hill or 2 if going back to Friston.
Date: Sat 13th September. Start 10 am. End – pm. 5 Miles
Name: WOODLAND TO DOWNLAND.
Meet: Meet junction of Sancroft Road/Cherry Garden Road.
Leader(s): Brenda Tel. 07907 678148.
Bus Info: Bus 12A/12X Gildredge Road stop G to Cherry Garden Road.
Info: Steep climb to downs, no stiles.
Date: Sat 20th September. Start 10 am. End 1 pm. 5 Miles
Name: WILMINGTON CIRCULAR.
Meet: Wilmington car park.
Leader(s): Anita Tel. 07803360361.
Bus Info: Bus 25. 9am stop G2 Gildredge Road.
Info: Coffee at Alfriston. Let leader know if travelling by bus. Car park free.
Date: Sat 27th September. Start 10 am. End 1 pm. 5 Miles
Name: ARLINGTON/SELMESTON/BERWICK.
Meet: Arlington Reservoir car park.
Leader(s): Margaret Tel. 07807 528298.
Bus Info: Info: One steep hill, few stiles. Refreshments at end.

Long Walks

Date: Sat 5th July. Start 9.45 am. End 1.15 pm. 8.5 Miles
Name: PEVENSEY LEVELS.
Meet: The castle.
Leader:  Martyn and Jayne Tel. 07730249876.
Bus Info:
Info: Parking on Pevensey High Street or castle car park. Fairly Flat. Picnic if fine.
Date: Sat 19th July. Start 9.45 am. End – pm. 8 Miles
Name: UP THE HILL.
Meet:  Glynde Car Park BN8 6SS.
Leader(s): Doris and Gavin Tel. 07552763683
Bus Info:
Info: Climb to start with ups and downs. Picnic if fine.
Date: Sat 16th August. Start 9.45 am. End 1.30 pm. 8 Miles
Name: WOOD’N WEALD.
Meet: East Hoathly village CP GR 520161.
Leader(s): Pete/Naomi – Tel. 07745 309407 or 485005.
Bus Info:
Info: Fields, woods & some stiles. Hopefully not mud in August. Possible picnic after walk, weather dependant.
Date: Sat 30th August. Start 9.45 am. End 1.15 pm. 8 Miles
Name: ALONG THE OLD COACH ROAD.
Meet: Firle Village CP, (adj. Ram Inn) GR 469074.
Leader(s): Geraldine – Tel 502450 or on the day 07986 073567.
Bus Info:
Info: This road was used as main road to Eastbourne until 1812, taking in villages of Firle, Alciston and Berwick. Might be muddy. Possible picnic after walk, weather dependant.
Date: Sat 13th September. Start 9.45 am. End 1.30 pm. 8 Miles
Name: TONS AND CHURCHES.
Meet: Wilmington Priory car park. BN26 5SW.
Leader(s): Lynn and Gill Tel. 07903116121.
Bus Info:
Info: To Alciston and back.
Date: Sat 27th September. Start 9.45 am. End 1.30 pm. 8 Miles
Name: RIVER, POND AND 2 LONG MEN.
Meet: North Road, Alfriston (by school).
Leader(s): Christine 07771631595.
Bus Info:
Info: To Jevington via Lullington Heath, and back again, passing above The Long Man. Hilly. Pub/picnic at end of walk.

Sunday Walks

Date: Sun 6thth July. Start 10 am. End 3.30 pm.10 Miles.
Name: TWO WAYS TO THE QUAD.
Meet: Chidingly Village Car Park. GR TQ544143.
Leader(s): Esther & John. Tel.07579 780999
Bus Info:
Info: Dry Lunch.
Date: Sun 13th July. Start 10 am. End 3.30 pm. 9 Miles
Name: BURWASH – BURWASH WEALD – BATEMANS
Meet: The Bear Car Park, High Street, Burwash, TN19 7ET GR TQ673247.
Leader(s): John & Marion. Tel.07732 971557.
Bus Info:
Info: Dry Lunch. Hilly, field paths & woodland. Views. SVC £5.40
Date: Sun 20th July. Start 10 am. End 4.30 pm.12 Miles
Name: THE CUCKMERE PILGRIM TRAIL.
Meet:  North Road by school, Alfriston
Leader(s): Judith. Tel.07526 458100.
Bus Info:
Info: Dry Lunch. Fairly flat, fields, tracks and woods, (not over the Long Man)
Date: Sun 27th July. Start 10 am. End 3 pm. 10 Miles
Name: A WANDER FROM WALDA ON WOODY GROUND.
Meet:  Waldron recreation ground CP (free), North Street, Waldron TN21 0RB
Leader(s): Wendy & Steve. Tel.07902 225328.
Bus Info:
Info: Dry Lunch. Lanes, fields & woods. SVC £5.40
Date: Sun 3rd August. Start 10.15 am. End 3 pm. 8.5 Miles
Name: BODIAM COUNTRYSIDE & CASTLE.
Meet: National Trust Bodiam Castle CP (£5 per car), TN32 5UA
Leader(s): Jacqui. Tel.07951 700121.
Bus Info:
Info: Dry lunch. Please consider car sharing, SVC £7.80 (shared)
Date: Sun 10th August. Start 10 am. End 3 pm. 10 Miles
Name: SUN ‘N SHADE.
Meet: Seven Sisters Visitor Centre CP (fee), Exceat BN25 4AD
Leader(s): Alan. Tel.07976 083766
Bus Info: No.12 bus to Exceat.
Info: Dry Lunch. Heathland & forest paths.             
Date: Sun 17th August. Start 10 am. End 3 pm. 8.5 Miles
Name: RUSHLAKE CIRCULAR.
Meet: Rushlake Green, TN21 9Q
Leader(s): Richard. Tel.07799 752725
Bus Info:
Info: Dry lunch. 11 stiles. Mostly flat. SVC £4.20
Date: Sun 24th rd August. Start 10 am. End 3 pm. 10 Miles
Name: WINDLESS IN SEAFORD.
Meet: Martello Tower Leader(s): Donella & Ian. Tel.07916 771204
Bus Info:
Info: Undulating.
Date: Sun 31st August. Start 10 am. End 3.30 pm. 9.5 Miles
Name: PAPER CUT, MOUNT HARRY & HAMSEY CIRCUIT.
Meet: Recreation Ground, Lewes BN7 2SU, use Sat Nav to find Landport Rd, then turn right and drive as far as you can to the Recreation Ground which is not signed or park on roadside.
Leader(s): Lesley. Tel. 07933 237300.
Bus Info:
Info: Dry Lunch. One steep climb and views. Car share if possible SVC £4.50 per car.
Date: Sun 7th September. Start 10 am. End 3.10 pm.  – Miles
Name: A LEVEL WALK FROM THE BEACH.
Meet: The Gorses Car Park, Cooden Beach (turn left just prior toilets opposite Cooden Beach Station).
Leader(s): Dawn & Mark. Tel.07522 868684
Bus Info:
Info: Dry lunch at beach. Some stiles, levels, lanes and beach.
Date: Sun 14th September. Start 10 am. End – pm. 10 Miles
Name: ROUND ABOUT CATSFIELD.
Meet: Catsfield Village Hall, CP TN33 9DP, GR 725137
Leader(s): Chris. Tel.07762 082871.
Bus Info:
Info: Dry lunch. Stiles, lanes and woods.
Date: Sun 21st September. Start 10 am. nd 3.30 pm. 10 Miles
Name: 1066 COUNTRY WALK TO HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE
Meet: Wealdon District Council car park behind Geo’s Coffee House (formerly The Woolpack), West End, Herstmonceux, BN27 4N
Leader(s): John & Marion. Tel.07732 971557
Bus Info:
Info: Undulations, mostly footpaths.
Date: Sun 28th September. Start 10 am. End – pm. 11 Miles
Name: INTO BATTLE
Meet: Battle Lower Market Car Park (fee – RingGo) TN33 0XB.
Leader(s): Doris & Gavin. Tel.07552 763683
Bus Info:
Info: Further parking English Heritage CP nr. Abbey or street parking. SVC £4.20.

Evening Walks

Date: Wed 2nd July. Start – pm.  End – pm.    Miles.
Name: American Supper.  (No other details to date).
Meet:
Leader: 
Bus Info:
Info:
Date: Wed 16th July. Start 6.30 pm. End 8.30 pm. 4.5 Miles
Name: EAST DEAN CIRCULAR.
Meet: East Dean Car Park.
Leader(s): Anita Tel. 07803360361.
Bus Info: 12A/12x Gildredge Road, Stop G1
Info: Pub stop at end.
Date: Wed 30th July. Start 6.30 pm. End 8.30 pm. 5 Miles
Name: SUNSET OVER THE SEVEN SISTETRS.
Meet: East Dean Car Park.
Leader(s): Colin and Julia Tel. 07446458138
Bus Info: 12x/12a Gildredge Road, Stop G1.
Info:         
Date: Wed13th August. Start 6.30 pm. End 8.15 pm. 5 Miles
Name: DOWNS GOLF CLUB TO ELDON BOTTON.
Meet: Behind Downs Golf Clubhouse.
Leader: Gill M Tel. 07900 860861.
Bus Info: Bus 12a/12x to South Downs way bus stop or park in Golf Club car park
Info: Drink in Clubhouse at end.
Date: Wed 20th August. Start 6 pm. End – pm. 5 Miles
Name: RIVER AND FOREST.
Meet: Exceat Visitor Centre bus stop.
Leader: Margaret Tel: 07807 528298.
Bus Info: 12x/12a Gildredge Road, Stop G1.
Info: Please note earlier start time. One steep hill, one steep set of steps.