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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 25th July Start: 10.30 hrs Walk Name: DOWNHILL TO HIKERS REST! Leader/Contact Details: Mary B — Tel: 07982-039157. Meet: Downs Golf Club. Info: We take a lovely stroll over to Hikers Rest in East Dean. |
| Day: Saturday 8th August Start: 10.30 hrs Walk Name: CLIFF TOP VIEWS Leader/Contact Details: June B — Tel: 07769 747719. Meet: Seaview Road bus stop Peacehaven. 12X, 12 and 12A all stop here. Info: Undulating and hilly stroll to Roderick Avenue with coffee stop at Yemini cafe. (Kindly note this walk may not be suitable for everyone) |
| Day: Saturday 22nd August Start: 10.30 hrs Walk Name: PIER TO PARK Leader/Contact Details: Leader Bridget T — Tel: 07963-479399. Meet: Eastbourne Pier. Info: A suitable walk for everyone to Princes Park where we can enjoy a break at The Perch cafe. |
| Day: Saturday 5th September Start: 10.30 hrs (approx.) Walk Name: STROLL TO BEACH HUT Leader/Contact Details: Angie & Roger — Tel: 07790003880. Meet: Glyne Gap Esso Garage. Info: We take a leisurely stroll along towards St Leonards. Coffee stop at 119 West of Haven, Beach Hut. |
| 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. |
| Shorter Walk |
| Day: Saturday 25th July Start: 10.00 hrs. Walk Name: FIRLE CIRCULAR Leader: Anita 07803 360361 Meet: Firle Village car park – free Info: 5 miles approx. Let leader know if coming by bus – 9am Bus 25 Gildredge Road stop G2 to Firle Finish 1 pm. |
| Day: Saturday 1st August Start: 10.15 hrs. Walk Name: A WALK IN THE PARK Leader: Leader: John 07788 749610 Meet: Hastings Pier Info: 4.5 miles. Bus 99 8.40am Cornfield Road stop C1. One steep climb, opportunity for fish and chips etc in old town before return journey. Finish 1 pm. |
| Day: Saturday 8th August Start: 10.00 hrs. Walk Name: RESERVOIR CLOGS Leader: Margaret 07807 528298 Meet: Arlington reservoir car park – fee – or layby Info: 4 miles – or 5.7 miles with extension to Arlington church. One steep climb up to reservoir. Finish 12.30/1.30pm |
| Day: Saturday 15th August Start: 10.30 hrs Walk Name: WALKING AROUND WALDRON Leader: Peter 07827 360784 Meet: Sports Ground, North Street, Waldron TN21 0QT Info: 6 miles. Finish 1.30pm. |
| Day: Saturday 22nd August Start: 10.00 hrs Walk Name: WILMINGTON CIRCULAR Leader: Anita 07803 360361 Meet: Wilmington car park – free. Info: 5 miles approx. Bus 25 9am Gildredge Road stop G2 to Wilmington crossroads and walk up main street. Let leader know if using bus. |
| Day: Saturday 29th August Start: 10.00 hrs Walk Name: ACROSS THE BACK OF BEXHILL Leader: Sally 07943 310342 Meet: Little Common roundabout Info: 5 miles approx. Linear. Bus 99 9.20am Cornfield Road, stop G1 Will wait for next bus if cancelled. Finish 1pm approx, at Glyne Gap. |
| Day: Saturday 5th September Start: See Info. Walk Name: HELLO, HELLO, HELLO! Leader: Bob 485643 or 07593 856500 Meet: Brighton Town Hall, Bartholomew Street. Info: 4 miles low tide. Bus 12X 9.32am Gildredge Road, stop G1 to Old Steine and walk to start. Visit to Old Police Museum, followed by walk on undercliff to Rottingdean. Walk starts at Palace Pier at 12.30 hrs. Lunch stop at Marina -buy locally or bring own refreshments. Finish 3pm. |
| 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. |
Long Walks
| DAY: Saturday 1st August Start Time: 09.45 hrs Name: Coastal and Downland views with forest glades. Leader/Contact Details: Colin and Julia. 07446 458138 Meet: East Dean car park – Frequent buses from Eastbourne Info: 9 Miles. Coastal and downland views. End: 13:15 hrs. |
| DAY: Saturday 15th August Start Time: 09.45 hrs Name: High and Low Leader/Contact Details: Lyn. 07903116121 Meet: North Road Alfriston. Info: 7 Miles. River walk, over to Charleston Bottomback to Allfriston via forest and Cuckmere. End: 13:30. |
| DAY: Saturday 29th August Start Time: 09.45 Name: Ripe for a change Leader/Contact Details: Doris and Gavin. 07555 808508 Meet: Arlington Reservoir car park BN26 6TF – parking fees apply. Info: 8 Miles. Fairly flat walk through fields and on paths. Picnic option at the end. End: 13:30 hrs |
| 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. |
Sunday Walks
| Day: Sunday 26th July AMENDED Start Time: 10.00 hrs Name: Horam to Rushlake Green & Back. Leader/Contact Details: Doris & Gavin. 07552 763683 Meet: Info: 8.5 Miles.10+ stiles, (not wobbly). Because of increasing difficulty in parking in Horam, (Cuckoo Trail carpark and surrounding areas) together with some very wobbly,dangerous stiles and overgrown paths, we have decided to reallocate the starting point to Old Heathfield. Due to the parking situation in Old Heathfield ( street parking) car sharing is strongly recommended. Please contact the leaders with any questions. |
| Day: Sunday 2nd August Start Time: 10.00 hrs Name: Chiddingly & Beyond Leader/Contact Details: John & Esther. 07579 780999 Meet: Chiddingly Village Car Park. GR. TQ544143 Info: 9 Miles. Finish 15.30hrs. |
| Day: Sunday 9th August Start Time: 10.00 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: 14.30hrs. |
| Day: Sunday 16th August Start Time: 10.00 hrs Name: I Can See For Miles & Miles Leader/Contact Details: Donella & Ian. 07916 771204 Meet: North Road, Alfriston Info: 10 Miles. Hilly. End 15.00hrs. |
| Day: Sunday 23rd August Start Time: 10.00 hrs Name: No Cuckoos Leader/Contact Details: Wendy & Steve. 07902 225328 Meet: : Mill Road Car Park, Heathfield. TN21 0XD Info: 10 Miles. Lanes, fields, woods and hilly. End: 15.30hrs. |
| Day: Sunday 30th August Start Time: 10.00 hrs Name: Heathland & Downland Views to the Coast Leader/Contact Details: Colin & Julia. 07446 458138 Meet: East Dean Car Park. Info: 12miles. Good coastal & Downland views, Friston Forest, some stiles & hills on the route. |
| Day: Sunday 6th September Start Time: 10.00 hrs Name: The Long Winding Road Leader/Contact Details: Dawn & Mark. 07834 519201 Meet: Car Park just off Peelings Lane, Westham, (turn left off Westham High Street, onto Peelings Lane, right hand side next to Westham Village Hall). GR 63904 Info: 10.5miles. Lunch – Pevensey Haven. End: 15.20hrs |
| 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 |
| Day: Sunday 27th September Start Time: 10:00 hrs Name: All About The Greens 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. |
Evening Walks
| Walks usually take between 1½ and 2 hours. |
| Day: Wednesday 29th July 2026 Start: 18.00 hrs. Walk Name: Downland and Sisters views at sunset Leader: Colin and Julia Contact Details: 07446 458138 Meet: Friston Church Info: 5 miles East Dean. Bus 12x/12A buses to both locations and car parks at Crowlink (NT members only) Or East Dean (free). End at East Dean. Pub stop at finish. |
| Day: Wednesday 12th August 2026 Start: 18.00 hrs Walk Name: Wannock to Wilmington Leader: John and Esther 07579 780999 Meet: Wannock Village Hall Info: 5 miles. No. 6 bus to Glen Close or 51 + 52 to Farmlands Way. Parking near Wannock Village Hall |
| Day: Wednesday 26th August 2026 Start: 18.00 hrs Walk Name: Alfriston to Rathfinny Leader: Linda 07361 616830 Meet: North Road, Alfriston (near school) BN26 5XE Info: 4 miles. Parking in North Road or there are two car parks. End Alfriston. Pub stop at The Smugglers. |