Meeting place for all walks, unless otherwise stated, is North Street Car Park, Lewes at 9.30am prompt.
All walks finish at around 1 pm unless otherwise stated. The
‘Finish Time’ is the actual end of the walk, not the time back at Lewes.
All phone numbers are 01273 prefix, unless otherwise
stated.
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Walk
Classifications Explained
Strolls. These have been introduced to the programme to cater for those members who need to walk at a more leisurely pace than before. The emphasis is on a leisurely pace. There is no rush and there will always be time for anybody at the back to catch up if needs be. Strolls are no more than 3.5 miles long and usually less than that. They can be hilly in places but hills will not be long and steep and hilly strolls will be shorter to accommodate the slower pace up hills.
Rambles. These are what may be considered as normal walks of old. The pace will be faster than a stroll but slower walkers will be accommodated if they fall behind. It is important to note the type of countryside a ramble is going through. By definition, hilly countryside will be more taxing than a flat walk. Most rambles will be morning walks but some may extend into the afternoon.
Hikes. These will be more challenging than rambles in a number of possible ways. The speed of walking may not be much quicker than a ramble but walkers are expected to keep up with the group. The exception to this is on hills. On these walkers can climb at their own speed. There will be no pressure to get to the top quickly and everybody is grateful for a rest after a steep hill. Hikes will usually be more than six miles and usually run into the afternoon. Some will be all-day walks. It is unlikely that a hike will be entirely along flat paths unless it is longer than usual.
Current
Walks Programme
Wed 4 Oct Lower Dicker to Hailsham
Ramble Meet Waitrose bus stop
for 09.29 bus 28
to Lower
Dicker. Return by 12.58
or 13.28
bus. Flat. 6 miles.
Leaders:
Hilda and Graham 472678
Sun 15 Oct Iford via Rise Farm
Ramble Meet Lewes railway
station at 09:30.
Return to Southover.
Mostly flat. 5
miles.
Leader: Wolfgang
470285
Tues 24 Oct Arlington
Stroll Walk around reservoir. Mostly flat,
some undulations. 3.5
miles. Café.
Leader:
Zena 470280
Sun 29 Oct Peacehaven circular via Telscombe
Ramble Undulating. 6 miles.
Finish about 13:30.
Leader:
Hazel 01323 897784
Wed 8 Nov Upper Beeding
Ramble Hilly. 5.5 miles.
Leader: Alan 474552
Tues 14 Nov Laughton
Ramble Meet Waitrose bus stop for 09.59 bus
28 to The Roebuck,
Laughton.
Circular-walk through
woodland.
Undulating, may be
muddy. 4.5 miles.
Pub. Return by bus.
Leader: Roger 07933 583785
Sun 19 Nov Balsdean Valley
Ramble Lewes Favourite Walks 4. Circular
from Woodingdean car
park.
Undulating. 5.5 miles.
Leader: Phil 07790 737094
Tue
28 Nov Horsebridge
Stroll Circular stroll from
Horsebridge Mill
via Hellingly and the
Cuckoo Line.
Flat. 3.5 miles
Leaders: Margaret 07969
386605 and
Jean Please note- Meet at 09.30 hrs
NOT the usual 10.00 hrs for strolls.
Sun 3 Dec Henfield circular
Hike Undulating. 6.5 miles
Leader:
Anita 07989 176591
Tues 12 Dec Rushlake Green
Ramble Via Warbleton and Vines Cross.
Undulating. 5 miles.
Leader: Anne D. 474697
Sun
17 Dec Hollingbury Castle
Ramble Hollingbury Castle and Stanmer Park.
Meet bottom of School
Hill for 09.46
bus 28 to University of
Brighton. Cafe.
Return by bus. Hilly. 5
miles.
Leaders: Hilda and
Graham 472678
Wed 27 Dec Lewes Racecourse
Ramble From Hope in the Valley. Meet at
09.30 in Brighton Road
at lane
opposite Hope in the
Valley riding
stables. Parking in the
lane or take 28
or 29 bus. One hill.
4.5 miles.
Leader: Jean 07887 374845
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Meeting Place Meeting place for
all walks unless stated otherwise is North Street Car Park, Lewes in time for
a prompt start at 9:30am. Finish Times All walks finish at about 1pm unless otherwise stated. The
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Distances All-Day walks are normally between 7 and 10 miles; other
walks are between 4 and 6 miles. |
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Contact
Leader All phone numbers are 01273 prefix unless otherwise stated. |
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The walks will be between 2 and 3.5 miles and we shall meet at North Street Car Park at 10.00am, unless otherwise stated. |
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Walks using Trains
Where we travel on the Train to the start of
the walk will you please be at the railway station fifteen minutes before the
timed departure. Do not purchase a ticket before contacting the walk leader
as the start and finish of the walk may not be from the same station. Return to walks |
Bus and Train Times
Please note the times given for both buses
and trains are taken from current timetables and may vary in the winter
timetables when these walks take place. |
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Dogs
Dogs are not allowed on walks because of the apparent increasing problems with aggressive cows. |
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Weather Find out about today’s weather before you start out. |
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Programme Availability See below to download the current walks programme. |
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Abbreviations
used in Walks Programme |
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Download
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