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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.
e) If the font is red an alteration has been made to the walk.
f) The SVC for this quarter is 15 pence per mile. Measured from the Avenue Eastbourne.
Strolls
| Day: Saturday 12th September Start: 10.00 hrs Walk Name: SOUTH TO HAILSHAM Leader/Contact Details: Mary B – Tel: 07982-039157. Meet: Hellingly Village Hall Info: Take bus 51 from Gildredge Road 9.05am, as we enjoy our walk along the Cuckoo Trail. Coffee in Hailsham. |
| Day: Saturday 19th September Start: 10.30 hrs Walk Name: WALK & TALK WITH PAM Leader/Contact Details: Pam B – Tel: 07971 809522. Meet: Foot of Beachy Head. Info: We stroll over to Whitbread Hollow, slight incline at start. |
Day: Saturday 3rd October
Start: 10.30
Walk Name: Five Marinas
Leader: Pam – Tel: 07702-812160.
Meet: On the Harbour outside Waterfront by pillar box.
Info: We enjoy a nice leisurely stroll taking in all the views and birdlife. Finish with a coffee at the golf club.
Day: Saturday 17th October
Start: 10.30
Walk Name: Anyone for a Stroll
Leader: Bridget T – Tel: 07963-479399.
Meet: RNLI shop Eastbourne.
Info: Flat walk to Holywell Cafe and return, or alternatively by bus.
Day: Saturday 24th October
Start: 10.30
Walk Name: One Way to Paradise
Leader: Mary B – Tel: 07982 039157.
Meet: Bus to Tide Mills (NOT 12X).
Info: Stroll along and appreciate our lovely countryside in this area. Return by bus.
Day: Saturday 7th November
Start: 10.30
Walk Name: Pleasant Park Stroll
Leader: Diana W – Tel: 01323 733524. (Mobile) 07486653910.
Meet: Waitrose.
Info: Let’s take a little walk through our local parks in the Old Town area.
Day: Saturday 14th November
Start: 10.30
Walk Name: A Well-Trodden Path
Leader: Janet & Ted Tel: 01323 504459.
Meet: Outside Asda
Info: Take Bus 99 from Cornfield Road to Asda. We take a stroll through the harbour and on to seafront, enjoying a coffee at the Beach Deck.
Day: Saturday 21st November
Start: 10.30
Walk Name: To Our Beach Hut
Leader: Angie & Roger – Tel: 07790 003880.
Meet: Glyne Gap Esso Garage.
Info: We take a leisurely stroll along towards St Leonards. Coffee stop at 119 West of Haven, Beach Hut. Many thanks to all our leaders & strollers for your support in 2026 and have a drink with us at our hut.
Day: Saturday 28th November
Start: 10.30
Walk Name: Exceat to 7 Sisters
Leader: Pam B – Tel: 07971 809522.
Meet: Take 12 or 12X bus to Exceat.
Info: A gentle level walk along to the foot of the Seven Sisters and taking in the welcoming and stunning views.
Day: Saturday 5TH December
Start: TBA
Walk Name: Christmas Cheer
Leader: TBA
Meet: Walk from the Pier
Info: Enjoy a bracing stroll along Eastbourne Seafront. Afterwards enjoy a coffee joining our other friends and members at the Langham Hotel with Graham from 11.30am.
Day: Saturday 12th December
Start: 10.30
Walk Name: Cuckoo Trail
Leader: Mary B. Tel: 07982 039157.
Meet: Polegate School
Info: A Christmas saunter along the Cuckoo Trail to Hailsham where we stop for coffee. Return by bus.
| Shorter Walk |
| Day: Saturday 12th September Start: 10.00 hrs. Walk Name: AN ARTISTIC VIEW Leader: Brigitte 07710 697088 Meet: North Road, Alfriston Info: 5 miles. Bus 25 9am Gildredge Road stop G2. One steep climb up to downs, return via Alciston and Berwick churches. Finish 1pm. |
| Day: Saturday 19th September Start: 10.00 hrs. Walk Name: SEAFORD HEAD NATURE RESERVE Leader: Phoebe 07947 017339 Meet: Chyngton Lane Info: 5 miles approx. Shorter if inclement weather. Bus 12A/12X Gildredge Road stop G1 |
| Day: Saturday 26th September Start: 10.00 hrs. Walk Name: A VIEW OF EASTBOURNE Leader: Ali and Zara 07949 538830 Meet: East Dean bus stop Info: 5.5 miles approx. Linear- Walk via Meads to finish at Wish Tower at 1pm. |
Day: Saturday 3rd October
Start 10.05
Walk Name: An Alternative Seafront
Leader: Brenda 07907 678148 – Text please
Meet: de la Warr Pavilion, Bexhill
Info: 5 Miles. Linear walk to Hastings. Bus 99 9.20am Cornfield Road, stop C1
Opportunity of fish and chips at end of walk. Finish 12.30 – 12.45
Day: Saturday 10th October
Start: 10.00
Walk Name: Return To Folkington
Leader: Bob J 485643 or 07593 856500
Meet: The Triangle, Lower Willingdon
Info: 4.5 Miles. Choice of many buses. One moderate hill, bring own refreshments.
Day: Saturday 17th October
Start: 10.00
Walk Name: Friston Forest Circular
Leader: Anita 07803 360361
Meet: Exceat Visitor Centre
Buses 5 Miles approx.12X/12 Gildredge Road, stop G1.
Day: Saturday 24th October
Start: 10.00
Walk Name: South Downs Linear
Leader: Brigitte 07710 697088
Meet: South Downs Way bus stop opposite Golf Club.
Info: Finish Friston Church 5 miles or East Dean 5.5 miles. Hilly.
Day: Saturday 31st October
Start; 10.00
Walk Name: Sea View with More Downs
Leader: Colin and Julia 07446 458138
Meet: Friston church and pond.
Info: 5 Miles. Finish East Dean Village Hall – Linear. Frequent bus services between Eastbourne, East Dean and Friston Pond with free parking in East Dean and paid car
parking for non-National Trust ramblers at Crowlink car park.
Day: Saturday 7th November
Start: 10.00
Walk Name: Remembering the Fallen
Leader: John C 726334 or 07788 749610
Meet: Eastbourne War Memorial, Cornfield Road
Info: 5 Miles. One gradual ascent, one steep descent. Finish approx. 1.15pm
Day: Saturday 14th November
Start: 10.00
Walk Name: Chocks Away!
Leaders: Peter and Wendy 07504 424693
Meet: Friston Pond.
Info: 4-5 miles. 12 bus route. Circular, undulating, one steep hill, woodland
and downland.
Day: Saturday 21st November
Start: 10.00
Walk Name: Lewes- Ouse Valley Way and Landport
Leader: Gill 07900 860861
Meet: Lewes railway station 10am
Info: 4 Miles approx. Pavement/pathway walking along river and through
town. 2 steep slopes and one steep descent. Option to extend walk into Southover Grange Gardens. 9.30am train arrives Lewes 9.50am. Finish 12pm approx.
Day: Saturday 28th November
Start: 10.00
Walk Name: Friston Forest Circular
Leader: Anita 07803 360361
Meet: Exceat Visitor Centre
Info: 5 Miles approx. Buses 12X/12 Gildredge Road, stop G1
Day: Saturday 5th December
Start: 10.15
Walk Name: Christmas Cheer
Leader: Graham 501467 or 07743 762671
Meet: Tesco, Meads High Street
Info: A promenade walk from Meads to The Langham Hotel where coffee and
biscuits will be available ( buy own) Westdean Suite (downstairs) If not walking join us at the hotel. Bus No. 3 9.55am stop R1 opposite Eastbourne railway station to Darley Road, Meads 10.11am. Optional distance/finish time. Can extend – see autumn footnotes.
Day: Saturday 12th December
Start: 10.00
Walk Name: Linear to Pevensey Bay
Leader: Linda 07361 616830
Meet: Little Common roundabout
Info: 4 Miles. Linear walk to Pevensey Bay, few stiles, some beach walking. 99 Bus 9.20 am Cornfield Road, Stop C1.
Day: Saturday 19th December
Start: 10.00
Walk Name: Alfriston Circular
Leader: Anita 07803 360361
Meet: North Road Alfriston
Info: BUS 25 9am. Stop G2. Let leader know if coming by bus-check bus times.
Long Walks
| DAY: Saturday 12th September Start Time: 09.45 hrs Name: Chiddingly Muddle Leader/Contact Details: Pete and Naomi. 07745 309407 Meet: Chiddingly Village CP , GR 544142 – (what 3 words – airbrush.branched.laugh) Info: 8 Miles. Flatish walk with a few stiles. End: 13:15 hrs. |
| DAY: Saturday 26th September Start Time: 09.45 Name: Beachy Head and Birling Gap Leader/Contact Details: Christine. 07771 631595 Meet: Beads school, Dukes drive, Eastbourne. Info: 8 Miles. Circular walk , some hills and a few stiles. End: 13:15 hrs. |
Day: Saturday 10th October
Start: 09.45
Walk Name: Willingdon Wander
Leader & Contact Details: Caroline Green 07990652538
Meet: Entrance of Chalk Farm, Willingdon
Info: 7- 8 Miles, weather dependant. Hilly with some stiles, including Jevington circular. End 13.30.
Day: Saturday 24th October
Start: 09.45
Walk Name: Sea Views and Autumn Leaves.
Leader & Contact Details: Colin and Julia 07446458138
Meet: East Dean car park
Info: 8 Miles. End 13.30.
Day: Saturday 7th November
Start: 09.45
Walk Name: Tea in the Trees
Leader & Contact Details: Pete and Naomi 07745309497
Meet: High and Over car park, near Seaford TQ509011
Info: 7.15 Miles. There will be hills. End 13.15
Day: Saturday 21st November
Start: 09.45
Walk Name: A Man, Ponies and a Horse
Leader & Contact Details: Geraldine 07986073567
Meet: North road, Alfriston (adj school) GR 518035
Info: 7.5 Miles. A long climb at the beginning, then undulating with
no steep gradients. End 13.00.
Day: Saturday 5th December
Start: 09.45
Walk Name: Nickolaus Walk
Leader & Contact Details: Doris and Gavin 07552763683
Meet: Bedes School, Dukes drive, BN20 7XL
Info: 8 Miles. Hills and slopes, likely to be muddy, depending on route. End 13.30.
Day: Saturday 19th December
Start: 09.45
Walk Name: Highs and Lows
Leader & Contact Details: Lyn Farrell 07903116121
Meet: Junction of Broad Road and Wannock lane BN20 9RE
Info: 8 Miles. High route, taking in Jevington, Butts Brow, across
the downs to Long Man, Wilmington and Folkington. End 13.15.
Sunday Walks
| ADDED WALK DAY: Sunday 13th September Start: 10.00hrs Name: No Time For a Tasting Leader/Contact Details: John & Esther. 07579780999 Meet: Rodmell National Trust Car Park. GR. TQ 421064 Info: 8.5 Miles. End 15.30 hrs. |
| Day: Sunday 20th September Start: Time10.00 hrs Name: Over the Downs to Friston Aerodrome & Exceat Leader/Contact Details: John & Marion. 07732 971557 Meet: East Dean Car Park. GR TV557977 Info: 10. 5miles. Downland paths, some hills. End 15.30hrs |
| CHANGED WALK Day: Sunday 27th September Start Time: 10:00 hrs Leader/Contact Details: Wendy & Steve 07902 225328 Meet: Rushlake Green. TN21 9QD Info: 10.5 miles. On road parking. Fields/lanes/stiles. End :15.30hrs. Name: Trainspotting Leader: Wendy and Steve. 07902225328 Meet: Burwash Car Park. TN19 7ET Info: 10 miles. Fields, Lanes and Stiles. |
CHANGED WALK
Day: Sunday 4th OctoberStart: 10:00
Walk Name: Saltdean Circular
Leader & Contact Details: Jacqui 07951 700121
Meet: Saltdean Lido car park (fee)
Info: 10 Miles. Hilly. End 15.00.
Start: 10.00hrs
Name: Chilley Farm River Walk
Leader/Contact Details: Jacqui. 07951 700121
Meet: Outside Yacht Club, Sovereign Harbour Car Park BN23 5QB.
Info: 10 Miles. Two crossings of busy A27, a few stiles,
flat walk. End 14.30 hrs.
Day: Sunday 11th October
Start: 10.00
Walk Name: Catsfield, Brownbread & Ninfield
Leader & Contact Details: John & Marion 07732 971557
Meet: Catsfield Village Hall Car Park, Church Road, Catsfield TN33 9DP
Info: 11 miles. Undulating, footpaths, roads and stiles. GR. TQ724813. End 15.30ish.
Day: Sunday 18th October
Start: 10.00
Walk Name: Four Ways Across the Link
Leader & Contact Details: Wendy & Steve 07902225328
Meet: Crowhurst Recreation Ground Car Park TN33 9AS
Info: 10 Miles. Fields, woods and lanes. No stiles.
Day: Sunday 25th October
Start: 10.00
Walk Name: A Pilgrimage to Six Downland Churches
Leader & Contact Details: Judith 07526 458100
Meet: North Street, by school Alfriston
Info: 9.7 Miles. Some undulations, mostly good tracks, church stops for breaks.
Day: Sunday 1st November
Start: 10.00
Walk Name: Coastal Views and Forest Glades
Leader & Contact Details: Julia & Colin 07446 458138
Meet: East Dean Car Park
Info: 10 Miles. No.12 Brighton Bus Route, frequent service.
Day: Sunday 8th November
Start: 10.00
Walk Name: A Day to Remember
Leader & Contact Details: Doris & Gavin 07552 763683
Meet: Top end of The Avenue, Kingston nr Lewes BN7 3LJ
Info: 9 Miles. From Kingston via Rodmell, Breakey Bottom and Castle Hill. Some climbs, no stiles, good views.
Day: Sunday 15th November
Start: 10.00
Walk Name: Wilmington, Arlington, Berwick and Alfriston
Leader & Contact Details: John & Marion 07732 971557
Meet: Wilmington Priory car park, The Street, Wilmington BN26 5SW
Info: 9 Miles. GR. TQ 543041. Undulating, stiles, mostly footpaths. End 15.30ish.
Day: Sunday 22nd November
Start: 10.00
Walk Name: Friston Frolics
Leader & Contact Details: Lesley 07933 237300
Meet: East Dean car park
Info: 10.5 Miles. Two steep climbs. End 15.30.
Day: Sunday 29th November
Start: 10.00
Walk Name: The Lion, The Pitch and the Wheatsheaf
Leader & Contact Details: Donella & Ian 07916 771204
Meet: Chalk Farm
Info: 10 Miles. Hills. End 15.00.
Day: Sunday 6th December
Start: 10.00
Walk Name: A Rickney Round Robin
Leader & Contact Details: Mark and Dawn 07522 868684
Meet: Stone Cross car park, Mimram Road
Info: 9 Miles. Lunch stop at Glynleigh Manor. Paths & country lanes. End 15.00.
Evening Walks
| Walks usually take between 1½ and 2 hours. |
No Current Walks