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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.
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Strolls
| Saturday 21st March. Start 10 am. Name: CUCKOO Trail. Meet: Polegate School. Leader(s): Mary B. Tel: 07982 039157, (mobile). Info: We enjoy a linear walk to Hailsham and return by bus together. |
| Saturday 28th March. Start 10 am. Name: Harbour & Seafront. Meet: Asda, (Crumbles). Leader(s): Ted & Janet. Tel: 01323 504459. Info: A gentle stroll through harbour and along the seafront to Eastbourne. |
| Day: Saturday 11th April. Start Time: 10.00 hrs. Name: Birthday Woodland Walk. Leader: Diana W. Tel: 01323 733524. (Mobile) 07486653910. Meet: Co-op Green Street. Info: Take 1/1A bus. A woodland wander and then back to Diana’s home, by kind invitation, to enjoy and celebrate her birthday with coffee & cake! |
| Please note the changed times below. Date: Saturday 18thth April. Start Time: 10.30 am. End Time: 12.15pm. Miles: 2.5 Name: Witch’s Haunts. Leader: Win. Tel: 07789 257692 (mobile). Meet: Corner of Sutton Road and Highlands Road, outside St. Thomas More Catholic church. Bring drink. Info: Bus 12X 09.45 Gildredge Road to Memorial bus stop. Seaford. |
| Day: Saturday 25th April. Start Time: 10.30 hrs. Name: Anyone for a stroll? Leader: Bridget T – Tel: 01323 768482 / (Mobile) 07963479399. Meet: RNLI Shop Eastbourne. Info: An easy flat walk suitable for everyone. Enjoy a coffee at Holywell enroute |
| Day: Saturday 2nd May Start Time: 10.30 hrs. Name: Two Deans and a Cake. Leader: June B. Tel: 07769 747719 (mobile). Meet: Meet at Saltdean Lido stop. Info: Catch the 12X bus and arrive at 10.30am where walk starts. An undercliff walk to Rottingdean and then onto Kipling Gardens. Coffee stop at Rottingdean. Leader at start. |
| Day: Saturday 9th MAY Start Time: 10.45 hrs. Name: Herstmonceux Wander Leader: Mary B Tel.(mobile) 07982 039157. Meet: See info below. Info: Lets enjoy an extra walk in May. Take 53 bus towards Bexhill at 9.50am from Gildridge Rd. Walk starts approx. 10.40 as bus arrives at Brewers Arms, Herstmonceux. Enjoy a wander and a coffee. Return busses Hourly. |
| Day: Saturday 16th May Start Time: 10.30 hrs. Name: A Spring Wander Around the Lake. Leader: Pam B Tel: 01323 764020. Meet: Bus stop near Beach Deck. Info: We take a leisurely stroll over to Princes Park to enjoy the picturesque lake and swans. |
| Day: Saturday 23rd May Start Time: 10.00 hrs. Name: Crumbles and Sea Front Walk. Leader: Ted & Janet. Tel: 01323 504459. Meet: Asda, (Crumbles). Info:A gentle stroll through harbour and along the seafront to Eastbourne.eader: Pam B Tel: 01323 764020. Meet: Bus stop near Beach Deck. Info: We take a leisurely stroll over to Princes Park to enjoy the picturesque lake and swans. |
| Day: Saturday 13th June Start Time: 10.30 hrs. Name: Another Seafront Stroll. Leader: Pam B Tel: 01323 764020. Meet: The Sovereign Centre. Info: Walk along to Langney Point. A nice and easy stroll. |
| Day: Saturday 27th June Start Time: ? hrs. Name: Origin Of Eastbourne. Leader: : John R. Tel: (Mobile) 07548 705996 / 01323 648532. Meet: Eastbourne Station (exit – Taxi Rank). Info: An interesting linear stroll with John learning about our Town’s history. Our walk will take approximately 1 hour and finish at Waitrose, where we can either return independently on foot or alternatively use the local bus. |
Leisure Walks
| Saturday 14th March. Start-. End 12.30pm. 4.5 Miles. Name: SOUTH DOWNS WAY LINEAR. Leader(s): Bob tel. 485643 or 07593 856500. Meet: Downs Golf Club bus 12Aor 12X Gildredge Road stop G1. Info: SDW to Butts Brow, then 1066 path downhill into Willingdon, finish at The Triangle. Bring own refreshments. Many bus options at end. |
| Saturday 21st March. Start 10am. End-. 6 Miles. Name: SEAFORD HEAD NATURE RESERVE CIRCULAR. Leader(s): Brigitte tel. 07710 697088. Meet: Chyngton Lane, Seaford. Info: Bus 12X or 12A. Shorter route if inclement weather. |
| Saturday 28th March. Start 10am. End 12.15am. 4.5 Miles. Name: CROWHURST COUNTRY PARK. Leader(s): Bob tel. 485643 or 07593 856500. Meet: Sidley, opposite Lidl. Info: Bus 53 8.50am Gildredge Road stop G2. Mostly level walking on firm surfaces Bring own refreshments. Return bus 12.29 hourly. |
| DAY: Saturday 4th April Start Time: 10.00 hrs Name: Birling Gap With a Sister or Two Leader: Colin and Julia. 07446 458138 Meet: Friston Church Info: 5 Miles. Linear walk. Frequent buses No. 12A/12X car park at Crowlink and East Dean. End time 13.00 |
| DAY: Saturday 11th April Start Time: 10.00 hrs Name: Spring in the Forest Leader: Rose Meet: East Dean bus stop Info: 5 Miles. Linear walk to Exceat Visitor Centre via Friston Forest. Some high steps. End time 13.00 |
| DAY: Saturday 18th April Start Time: 10.00 hrs Name: Friston Forest Circular Leader: Anita. 07803 360361 Meet: Exceat Visitor Centre Info: 5 Miles approximately. Buses 12A/12X Gildredge Road, stand G1. Could be muddy. End time 13.00 |
| DAY: Saturday 25th April Start Time: 10.00 hrs Name: Youth Hostel Circular Leader: Brigitte. 07710 697088 Meet: Info: 5.5 Miles. Golf course and outskirts of East Dean via Eldon Bottom. Hilly. End time 13.00 |
| DAY: Saturday 2nd May Start Time: 10.00 hrs Name: Friston to Exceat Leader: Gill. 07900 860861 Meet: Friston Pond Info: 5 Miles. Linear walk to Seven Sisters Country Park. Some steep slopes, could be muddy. End time 13.00. |
| DAY: Saturday 9th May Start Time: 10.00 hrs Name: Friston Forest Circular Leader: Anita. 07803 360361 Meet: Friston Pond Info: 5 Miles. 1 steep ascent, could be muddy. Bus 12/12X Gildredge Road stand G1. End time 13.00. |
| DAY: Saturday 16th May Start Time: 10.00 hrs Name: Downs and Churches Leader: Margaret. 07807 528298 Meet: North Road, Alfriston Info: 5 Miles. 1 steep hill, couple of stiles. Bus 25 9am. End time 13.00 |
| DAY: Saturday 23rd May Start Time: 10.00 hrs Name: Downland Views of East Dean Leader: Linda. 07361 616830 Meet: Friston Pond Info: 4.5 Miles. 1 steep hill, 2/3 stiles. Finish East Dean or walk back to Friston for 5 miles. End Time 13.00 |
| DAY: Saturday 30th MAY Start Time: 10.00 hrs Name: A Tiger for Tea Leader: Christine. 07772 235395 Meet: East Dean car park Info: 5 Miles. 1 steep hill. refreshments at Birling Gap. End time 13.00 hrs |
| DAY: Saturday 6th JUNE Start Time: 10.00 hrs Name: Hiking Round Trip On Weald Way Leader: David. 07713 938695 Meet: Youth Hostel Info: 5.3 Miles. Undulating. End time 13.00 |
| DAY: Saturday 13th JUNE Start Time: 10.00 hrs Name: Down and up and downs Leader: Pete and Wendy. 07504 424693 Meet: South Downs Way bus stop opposite Golf Club Info: 5.5 Miles. Linear, 3 hills. Bus 12A/12X . Finish East Dean. End time 13.00 |
| DAY: Saturday 20th JUNE Start Time: 10.00 hrs Name: Walk with Hope Leader: Bob. 485643 or 07593 856500 Meet: Martello Tower, Seaford. Info: 5 Miles. Undulating walk over south downs. Bring own refreshments. Bus 12X Gildredge Road 9.06am to Seaford library. End time 12.45 |
| DAY: Saturday 27th JUNE Start Time: 10.00 hrs Name: Alfriston To Rathfinney and Back Leader: Linda. 07361 616830 Meet: North Road near school. Info: 4.5 Miles. We walk to the top of the vineyard, back through it (coffee stop possible at vineyard buildings. Bus 25 Gildredge Road 9am. End time 13.00 |
Long Walks
| Saturday 14th March. Start 9.45am. End 1.15pm. 7.5 Miles approx. Name: PEACE BETWEEN TWO HAVENS. Leader(s). Pete and Naomi: Tel: 07745 309407 Meet: Nature Reserve CP below Newhaven fort (free). GR 446002. |
| Saturday 28th March. Start 9.45am. End 1.15pm. 7 Miles approx. Name: THE CHRISCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE. Leader(s): Christine: Tel: 07771 631595. Meet: Chalk Farm, Coopers Hill, Willingdon, BN20 9JD. Info: Folkington, Jevington, Willingdon circular. A few stiles/possible mud/some hills/ 1000 ft of ascent. |
| DAY: Saturday 11th April Start: 09.45 name: Daffodils in Telescombe Leader: Doris & Gavin – 07552763683 Meet: Southease Youth Hostel. BN8 6JS Info: 8 miles. Some climbs, possible mud. Refreshments available at the cafe, at the end of the walk. End time approximate 13.00 hrs. |
| DAY: Saturday 25th April Start: 09.45 Name: Capital Punishment Leader: Pete & Naomi – 07745309407 Meet: East side of East Sussex council office car park Lewis (£1.10 Saturdays) GR409099. Info: 7.5 miles. End time 13.15 hrs, approximate. |
| DAY: Saturday 9TH May Start: 09.45 Name: East Dean Circular Leader: Christine – 07771631595 Meet: East Dean car park Info: 8 miles Via Jevington. Hills, downland forest, few stiles. 1000ft of ascent. End time 13.30, approximate. |
| DAY: Saturday 23rd May Start: 09.45 Name: Downland and Forest Trails with Channel Views Leader: Colin & Julia – 07446458138 Meet: East Dean car park Info: 9 Miles. Varied walk, including Friston Forest, the coast and extensive downland views. Frequent No12 buses from Gildredge Road to Brighton. End time 13.45 hrs, approximate. |
| DAY: Saturday 6th June Start: 09.45 Name: Pevensey Castle and Back Leader: Martyn & Jayne – 07730249876 Meet: Pevensey Castle car park – Free on street parking in the village Info: 8 Miles. Walk across Pevensey Levels and back. Possible pub lunch afterward. End time 13.30 hrs, approximate. |
| DAY: Saturday 20th June Start: 09.45 Name: Old town to Jevington and Back Leader: Peter Slepokura 07827360784 Meet: First Serve Cafe. Longland road. Eastbourne BN20 8HY. On street parking. Info: 8 Miles. Old Town to Jevington and back. End time 12.45 hrs. |
Sunday Walks
| Date: Sun 15th March. Start 10 am. End 3 pm. 8.5miles. Name: Maybe this/maybe that. Meet: Top of Collington Rise, Bexhill, TN39 3RS. Leader(s): Wendy & Steve Tel.07902 225328. Info: Road/Seafront. SVC £4.20. |
| Date: Sunday 22nd March. No Leader – No Ramble. |
| Date: Sun 29th March. Start 10 am . End 3 pm. 10 miles. Name: Glynde Views and Downland. Meet: Glynde Village Car Park. Leader(s): Judith. Tel.07526 458100. Info: SVC £3.90. |
| DATE: Sunday 5thApril. Start: 10.00 End: Miles: 10 NAME: Rathfinny & Beyond. Leader/Contact Details: Doris & Gavin. Tel: 07552 763683. Meet: Alfriston, North Road, by school. Info: Hills, slopes and hopefully no mud! |
| DATE: Sunday 12thApril. Start: 10.00hrs: End: Miles: 10 NAME: Heathland Views to Sea & Downs. Leader/Contact Details: Colin & Julia. Tel: 07446 458138. Meet: Chalk Farm, Willingdon BN20 9JD Info: |
| DATE: Sunday 19thApril. Start: 10.00hrs. End: Miles: 10 NAME: Two Overs. Leader/Contact Details: Sue. Tel: 07754 187333. Meet: High & Over car park. Info: Via Rathfiny, Littlington, Windover Hill, Alfriston. |
| DATE: Sunday 26thApril. Start: 10.00hrs. End: 15.00hrs. Miles: 10.5 NAME: Cowbeech. Leader/Contact Details: Marion & John. Tel: 07732 971557 . Meet: On Road at Cowbeech nr Merrie Harriers, Cowbeech Rd, BN27 4JQ. Info: GR TQ619145. Field paths and woods. |
| DATE: Sunday 3rdMay. Start: 10.00hrs. End: 15.00hrs. Miles: 10.4 NAME: Sisters, Bluff, Meander & Beech. Leader/Contact Details: Gary. Tel: 07818 070106. Meet: Crow Link NT Car Park (fee), Friston. BN20 0AX. GR TV54959. Info: Hills. |
| DATE: Sunday 10thMay. Start: 10.00hrs. End: Miles: 10. NAME: If’s and Butt’s. Leader/Contact Details: Ian & Donella. Tel: 07916 771204. Meet: Butts Brow car park. Parking fee, Ringo. Info: Hills! |
| DATE: Sunday 17thMay. Start: 10.00hrs. End: 15.00hrs. Miles: 10.5 NAME: An Umbrella to the Dead. Leader/Contact Details: Jacqui. Tel: 07951 700121. Meet: Ditchling Village Hall car park, BN6 8TT. Info: Steep Hills. |
| DATE: Sunday 24thMay. Start: 10.00hrs. End: 15.00hrs. Miles: 10. NAME: Blackboys Loop. Leader/Contact Details: Peter. Tel: 07827 360784. Meet: Village Hall, Gun Rd, Blackboys. TN22 5JY. Info: |
| DATE: Sunday 31stMay. Start: 10.00hrs. End: 15.00hrs. Miles: 10. NAME: Retreat from Battle. Leader/Contact Details: Wendy & Steve. Tel: 07902225328. Meet: Mount Street car park, Battle. TN33 0AR (fee). Info: paths/fields/woods. |
| DATE: Sunday 7thJune. Start: 10.00hrs. End: 15.30 hrs. Miles: 10. NAME: John’s Big Birthday Walk. Leader/Contact Details: John & Marion. Tel: 07732 971557. Meet: Old Eastbourne Youth Hostel, East Dean Rd, BN20 8ES. Info: Downland paths that we know and love. |
| DATE: Sunday 14thJune. Start: 10.00hrs. End: 15.00hrs. Miles: 10. NAME: In”vert”ed Triangles. Leader/Contact Details: Dawn & Mark. Tel: 07522 868684 Meet: Lay-by in front of Wok Inn, BN8 6PH, off B2192. Info: Lunch at Laughton Green. Lanes, fields and woods. |
| DATE: Sunday 21STJune. Start: 10.00hrs. End: 15.15hrs. Miles: 9. NAME: Mayfield Vistas. Leader/Contact Details: Lesley. Tel: 07933 237300. Meet: Mayfield Memorial Hall car park TN20 6PJ. Info: Views and evidence of the Iron Industry. |
| Date: Sunday 28thJune. Start: 10.00hrs. End: 16.00hrs. Miles: 11.5. Name: Cuckmere Pilgrim Trail. Leader: Judith. Tel: 07526 458100. Meet: North Road by school, Alfriston. Info: Mostly flat countryside. |
Evening Walks
| Walks usually take between 1½ and 2 hours. |
| Day: Wednesday 6th May Start Time: 6 pm. Name: Watching the Developers Leader: Bob Jeffery 01323 485643/07593 856500 Meet: Triangle, Lower Willingdon Info: 4.5 Miles. Many buses from Gildredge Road, pub stop at finish. |
| DAY: Wednesday 20th May Start Time 6 pm. Name: Walk on, Walk on with Hope in your heart Leader: John Carmody 01323 726334/07788 749610 Meet: Seaford Martello Tower Info: 4.5 miles. 12X/12A bus from Gildredge Road, pub stop at finish. |
| DAY: Wednesday 3rd June Start Time: 6 pm. Name: 1066 and all that Leader: : Margaret Devlin 07807 508298 Meet: Pevensey Castle entrance by pub Info: 5 miles. Flat walk, few stiles. Refreshments available at finish. Parking at other side of castle. Bus 99 check bus times, train to Pevensey and Westham & short walk to start of walk. |
| DAY: Wednesday 17th June Start Time: 6pm. Name: East Dean circular Leader: Gill Morris 07900 860861 Meet: East Dean Car Park or bus 12A/12X/end at Tiger Inn Info: 4-5 miles. Some steep inclines, could be muddy. Pub stop at finish. |