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.
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.
Pub: Public House at end of walk.
Pub-e-R: Public house stop en route.
Picnic: Bring a picnic
Picnic/Pub: Bring a picnic or use the public house en-route
F8: Figure of eight walk
Click here for more information about our walks. Click here to download the current walks programme.
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Wed 1 Oct Ashdown Forest Ramble Walk in the south of the Forest. Undulating, some steep ascents and descents. 5½ miles. Parking fee £4 per car. Leader: Anita 07989 176591
Sun 12 Oct Autumn in the Arboretum Stroll A stroll around the Lewes Arboretum Trail, produced by Friends of Lewes, looking at interesting trees in the town (see friends-of-lewes.org.uk for more information). 2 miles. Mostly flat. Meet on Cliffe Bridge at 10:00. Lunch in café. Leader: Alan 07805 458676
Sun 19 Oct Plumpton to Ditchling Ramble Afternoon walk with the Plumpton & District Footpath Society in aid of Children in Need (donation optional). Mostly flat. 5 miles. Meet at North Street car park at 13:00. Leader: Alan 07805 458676
Sun 26 Oct Long Man of Wilmington Ramble Circular walk from Wilmington village via Folkington. Hilly with steep ascent/descent. About 6 miles. Leader: Anne D 474697 |
Tue 4 Nov Plumpton Ramble Meet at bottom of School Hill for 09:30 bus 166 to Plumpton. Return to Lewes on 13:25 bus from Plumpton station. Mostly flat, some undulations. 5 miles. Leader: Zena 07312 110268
Sun 9 Nov Cissbury Ring Ramble Joint walk with the Plumpton & District Footpaths Society. One hill.4 miles. Leader: Alan 07805 458676
Wed 19 Nov Piltdown Stroll Circular stroll with lunch or refreshments at the Lamb Inn. Later start – meet at North Street at 10:00. Flat. 3 miles. Leader: Clare 07743 472612 (before 6 p.m., please)
Sun 23 Nov Five Ash Down to Fairwarp Ramble Meet at Waitrose bus stop for 09:31 bus 29 to Cobdown Lane. Flat with one hill. About 5 miles. Leaders: Penny 07710 617197 and Sally 07510 517149 |
Sun 7 Dec East Dean Ramble Bus from East Dean village to the South Downs Way, then clifftop walk via Beachy Head and Belle Tout, returning to East Dean about 13:30. Undulating. 6+ miles. Leader: Hazel 01323 897784
Thu 18 Dec Chiddingly Ramble Undulating. 4-5 miles. Leader: Diana 814311
Sun 28 Dec Offham – Round the Chalk Pit Ramble Lewes to Offham along the river and back via Landport Bottom. Later start – meet at North Street car park for 10:00 departure. One steep ascent. About 4 miles. Leader: Anne D 474697 |
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Thu 8 Jan Lewes History walk Stroll Guided history walk around the west end of town. Meet at the top of Keere Street at 10:00 h. Leader: Mary Burke 01273 475885
Tue 13 Jan New Year Lunch East Sussex National Golf Club. Contact Vivien for more details (vivien.yule@gmail.com)
Sun 25 Jan Balsdean Valley Ramble Lewes Favourite Walks 4. Undulating. 5½ miles. Depart North Street at 09:30 h. Leader: Anne 01273 474697
Sat 31 Jan Southease and Rodmell Stroll Walk from the youth hostel at Southease around Rodmell and back for coffee. Flat. 4 miles. Later start – depart North Street at 10:00 h. Leader: Jean 07887 374845 |
Sun 8 Feb Sullington Ramble Joint walk with the Plumpton & District Footpaths Society. South Downs Way with visit to Sullington's ancient church, tithe barn and museum. Café. 5½ miles. Leader: Alan 07805 458676
Tue 17 Feb Piltdown Stroll Circular stroll with lunch or refreshments at the Lamb Inn. Flat. 3 miles. Later start - depart North Street at 10:00 h. Leader: Clare 07743 472612 (before 6 p.m please)
Sun 22 Feb Black Cap Ramble Lewes semi-circular walk along the Ouse to Offham, then a climb to Mount Harry and Black Cap. Return via Ashcombe Hollow and Juggs Road. Hilly. 10 miles. Early return by bus at 7 miles possible. Bring sandwich or snack if doing the whole route. Depart North Street at 09:30 h. Leader: Tony 07956 117905
Sun 1 Mar Clayton Windmills & Chattri Ramble Joint walk with the Plumpton & District Footpaths Society. Quite hilly. 4½ miles. Depart North Street at 09:30 h. Leader: Alan 07805 458676
Sun 8 Mar Stroll Leader: Margaret 01273 814057 |
Fri 13 Mar AGM Group meeting and talk in Cliffe Church Hall at 7:30 p.m. Geoffrey Mead will talk on West Firle: Gentry in a Landscape
Sun 15 Mar Hidden Lanes of Lewes Stroll A few short hills. 4 miles. Leaders: Robert & Wolfgang
Fri 20 Mar Seaford Head Ramble Hilly. 6 miles. Depart North Street at 09:30 h. Leader: Vivien 07771 774492
Sun 29 Mar East Dean Ramble Bus from East Dean village to the South Downs Way, then clifftop walk via Beachy Head and Belle Tout, returning to East Dean about 13:30 h. Undulating. 6+ miles. Depart North Street at 09:30 h. Leader: Hazel 01323 897784
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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 Finish Time is the actual end of the walk.
Distances
All-Day walks are normally between 7 and 10 miles; other walks are between 4 and 6 miles.
All phone numbers are 01273 prefix unless otherwise stated.
Strolls
The walks will be between 2 and 3.5 miles and we meet at North Street Car Park at 10.00am, unless otherwise stated.
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.
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed on walks because of the apparent increasing problems with aggressive cows.
Programme Availability
The current walks programme is not presently available from the Lewes Tourist Information Centre, nor the Outdoor shop in Cliffe High Street. However you can download it in PDF format: Click here.
If you experience problems downloading the file please contact the Administrator using the email address given at the bottom of the home page.