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
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Sat 11 Jul Lindfield Stroll Walk with the Plumpton Footpaths Society. Largely flat. 3½ miles. Meet at North Street for 09:20 departure – note earlier start! Leader: Alan 07805 458676
Tue 14 Jul Wild flower walk A local walk for those interested in learning more about our wildflower species. Numbers limited, booking essential. Please book with Vivien on 07771 774492 or email vivien.yule@gmail.com
Sun 19 Jul Rathfinny Estate Ramble Around the well-known vineyard. Undulating. 5 miles. Leader: Alan 07805 458676
Tue 28 Jul Laughton Ramble Meet at Waitrose bus stop for 28 bus to Laughton at 10:13. Refreshments at the Roebuck Inn. Flat. 4 miles. Leader: Clare 07743 472612 (before 6 p.m. please) Sat 1 Aug Ringmer to Saxon Cross Ramble Circular walk via Mill Plain and Saxon Cross. One hill. 4 miles. Meet at Waitrose bus stop for 09:44 bus to Ringmer Old Post Office. Pub lunch at Anchor if wanted. Leader: Chris 07951 243156 |
Sun 9 Aug Bolney Ramble Circular walk from Bolney village to the outskirts of Warninglid. Undulating. About 5 miles. Leader: Anne 01273 474697 Thur 13 Aug Barcombe Ramble Mostly flat. About 5 miles. Leader: Diana 01273 814311
Tue 18 Aug In the footsteps of Virginia Woolf Ramble Southease to Glynde via the Downs and Firle. Meet at Lewes station for the 10:00 train to Southease. Return from Glynde station. Hilly. 5½ miles. Leader: Tony 07956 117905
Tue 25 Aug Burgess Hill Ramble Circular walk via Oldland Mill and Hassocks. Mostly flat. About 6 miles. Leader: Anne 01273 474697
Sun 6 Sep Forest Row; Wealden folds and Ramble fields Joint walk with the Plumpton Footpaths Society. 6 miles. Undulating. Leader: Anita 07989 176591 |
Wed 9 Sep Coach outing to Petworth A chance to visit the stunning National Trust property with its art collection and deer park. There is also a Turner exhibition. Depart Lewes 09:00, leave Petworth about 4:30. Contact Vivien to book or for more information (vivien.yule@btinternet.com)
Tue 15 Sep A mix of old and new Ramble Plumpton Green to Wivelsfield via Ditchling Country Park. Meet at Lewes station for 09:25 train to Plumpton. Mostly flat. 4-5 miles. Leader: Tony 07956 117905
Fri 18 Sep Group meeting Cliffe Church Hall at 7:30 p.m. Talk by Ray Hale on Gideon Mantel and his connection to Lewes. Sun 20 Sep Newhaven to Piddinghoe Ramble Return by bus to Newhaven. Undulating. 5½ miles. Leader: Hazel 01323 897784 Wed 23 Sep Along the river Stroll Lewes to Old Hamsey Church with refreshment break in the churchyard. Flat. 4 miles.
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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 available from the Lewes Tourist Information Centre.
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