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Strolls
| Day: Saturday 23rd May Start Time: 10.30 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. |
| Day: Saturday 11th July Start: 10.30 hrs Walk Name: ANYONE FOR A STROLL Leader/Contact Details: Leader Bridget T – Tel: 07963479399. Meet: RNLI shop Eastbourne. Info: Flat walk to Holywell Cafe and return or alternatively by bus. |
| Day: Saturday 18th July Start: 10.30 hrs Walk Name: STROLL TO CROWLINK Leader/Contact Details: Leader Pam B. – Tel.• 07971 809522. Meet: Friston Pond. Info: Enjoying scenic views of the Downs. |
| 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 Walks
| 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 |
| Day: Saturday 4th July Start: 10.30 hrs Walk Name: AROUND BLACKBOYS Leader: Peter 07827 360784 Meet: Blackboys Village Hall, Gun Road TN22 5JY Info: 6 Miles. Finish 13.30 hrs. |
| Day: Saturday 11th July Start: 10.00 hrs Walk Name: BISHOPSTONE/SEAFORD Country walk Leader: Pauline 07523 649299 Meet: Hill Rise bus stop. Bus 12A Info: 5.5 miles LINEAR. One small incline, fairly flat, finish Chyngton Lane. |
| Day: Saturday 18th July Start: 10.00 hrs. Walk Name: IN MEMORY OF SUE Leader: John 07788 749610 Meet: East Dean car park Info: 4.5 miles. One steep ascent, Birling Gap for refreshments, return via Birling Manor. Finish 13.00 hrs. |
| 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: 10.30 hrs. 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. 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 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. |
| DAY: Saturday 4th July Start Time: 09.45 hrs Name: Powdermills Plod Leader/Contact Details: Jayne Crow. 07730249876 Meet: Powdermill woods car park (off B2095) Powdermill lane TN33 0SU Info: 8 Miles. Part of the 1066 walk. Catshill area. Picnic option at the end of the walk. End 13.30 hrs. |
| DAY: Saturday 18th July Start Time: 09.45 hrs Name: The Old Coach Road Leader/Contact Details: Geraldine. 07986 073567 Meet: Firle Village car park (adj. Ram inn) Info: 8 Miles. Walk visits villages along the old coach road used as the main link to Eastbourne until 1812. Hopefully not muddy. End: 13.30. |
| 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
| 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. |
| Day: Sunday 5th July Start Time: 10.00 hrs Name: Lewes Circular Leader/Contact Details: Richard. 07799 752725 Meet: East Car Park, County Hall, St. Anne’s Cres, Lewes BN7 1UE Info: 10miles. Hilly. |
| CHANGED WALK Day: Sunday 12th July Name: Mayfield Meet: Recreation Ground car park (free), Tunbridge Wells Road, Mayfield, TN20 6TA Info: 9 Miles. Pretty field and woodland paths. Some road. Stiles. Undulating. End 15.30 hrs. DATE: Sunday 12th July Start Time: 10.00 hrs Name: Barcombe Mills – South Chailey Leader/Contact Details: John and Marion 07732 971557 Meet: Barcombe Mills car park, Barcombe Mills Road, BN8 5BT Info: 10.5ish miles. Field, woodland and river. Undulating. Lots of stiles. |
| Day: Sunday 19th July Start Time: 10.00 hrs Name: Papermill Cut, Mount Harry & Hamsey Circuit Leader/Contact Details: Lesley. 07933237300 Meet: : Landport Road Recreation Ground, Lewes BN7 2SU. Info: 9.5 Miles. Use Sat Nav to find Landport Road then turn right and drive as far as you can to Recreation Ground which is not signed! Alternatively park on the roadside. One steep climb. Car share if possible. End:15.15 approx. |
| Day: Sunday 26th July Start Time: 10.00 hrs Name: Horam to Rushlake Green & Back. Leader/Contact Details: Doris & Gavin. 07552 763683 Meet: Horam Car Park. TN210HN Info: 11miles. Some climbs, woods, paths and 6 stiles. 14 miles to start. |
| 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 |
| Day: Sunday 13th September – No Walk no Leader |
| 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 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. |
| Day: Wednesday 1st July 2026 Start: 18.15 hrs. Walk Name: Downland delights and American supper Leader: Graham 01323 501467 Meet: Beachy Head car park by toilets GR 589957 Info: 3 miles. No hills/stiles. Bring Food. See Summer Footnotes Finish 19.45 hrs. |
| Day: Wednesday 15th July 2026 Start:18.00 hrs Walk Name: East Dean Circular Leader: Anita: 07803 360361 Meet: East Dean Car Park Info: 4.5 Miles. Long incline at start. Bus 12x/12A or park in East Dean Car Park (free) |
| 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. |