Walks

Non-members welcome

If you have never been on one of our walks, then why not come along. There is no need to arrange anything in advance and absolutely nothing to pay, just turn up on the day and enjoy the walk (if it is an all-day walk be sure to bring some lunch and a drink).

Should you wish to walk with us regularly, you are welcome to join our Club — for an annual membership subscription of £12 (see full subscription details) you’ll get full details of all our walks, together with our Newsletters and the opportunity to join in various social events.

For more details of any of these walks please ring 07842 792962. Please do not send texts as we are unable to monitor this number for text messages.

Please note, unfortunately we do not allow dogs (other than guide dogs) on our walks.

Finding our walks

If you need help with using our mapping links below, please look at our Navigation aids page.

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The times given for the walks are the times that we plan to leave the meeting point and start walking. You should arrive at the meeting point at least ten minutes earlier to allow time for putting on boots etc.

Here are our forthcoming walks to December 2024

Saturday 12 Oct 10:00     Crawley Down

Saturday 12 Oct 10:00

Crawley Down

6 miles     Level, gentle slopes
Distance: 6 miles
Terrain: Level, gentle slopes

OS Explorer Map: 135     Grid reference: TQ347374
OS Explorer Map: 135
Grid reference: TQ347374

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Lat: 51.12046   Long: -0.07695

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Meet in Memorial car park in centre of Crawley Down. Alternative car park across the road and roadside parking are also available.
Walk via Down Park, Snow Hill, Copthorne Common, Rowfant House, Worth Way.
Notes: Generally good tracks, may be muddy in places.
Sunday 13 Oct 10:00     Telscombe Cliffs

Sunday 13 Oct 10:00

Telscombe Cliffs

8.5 miles     Cliffs, woodland and downland
Distance: 8.5 miles
Terrain: Cliffs, woodland and downland

OS Explorer Map: OL11     Grid reference: TQ398013
OS Explorer Map: OL11
Grid reference: TQ398013

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what3words: executive.asterisk.softly
Lat: 50.79421   Long: -0.01837

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Meet in Fairlight car park, Telscombe Cliffs.
Walk via cliff tops, Peacehaven Heights, Bollens Bush, Piddinghoe (L, picnic only), Telscombe, Telscombe Tye.
Sunday 20 Oct 10:30 & 14:00     Storrington

Sunday 20 Oct 10:30 & 14:00

Storrington

5+5 miles “Figure of 8”     Undulating, woods and fields
Distance: 5+5 miles “Figure of 8”
Terrain: Undulating, woods and fields

OS Explorer Map: OL10     Grid reference: TQ088144
OS Explorer Map: OL10
Grid reference: TQ088144

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Lat: 50.91909   Long: -0.45415

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Meet in the public car park by Storrington Library, North Street. Free on Sundays.
Walk via (a.m.) Hurston Place, Cootham, Storrington (L), (p.m.) Chantry Mill, Rowdell, Sullington Warren.
Notes: Join us for the morning, afternoon or both halves of the walk.
Saturday 26 Oct 10:00     High Salvington

Saturday 26 Oct 10:00

High Salvington

6 miles     Downland and woods
Distance: 6 miles
Terrain: Downland and woods

OS Explorer Map: OL10     Grid reference: TQ119069
OS Explorer Map: OL10
Grid reference: TQ119069

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what3words: dockers.oasis.belonging
Lat: 50.85047   Long: -0.41204

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Meet at Honeysuckle Lane car park, accessed from Salvington Hill off the A27.
Walk via Honeysuckle Lane, Long Furlong, Richardson’s Wood, Clapham, Clapham Wood, Long Furlong, Honeysuckle Lane.
Notes: Refreshments available at the Refreshment Rooms in High Salvington.
Sunday 27 Oct 10:30     Offham, north of Lewes

Sunday 27 Oct 10:30

Offham, north of Lewes

Remember, clocks go back 1 hour!
9 miles     Downland, one short climb
Distance: 9 miles
Terrain: Downland, one short climb

OS Explorer Map: OL11     Grid reference: TQ400122
OS Explorer Map: OL11
Grid reference: TQ400122

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what3words: work.breathing.paraded
Lat: 50.89196   Long: -0.01025

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Meet at Offham church off the A275. Park in the road behind the church.
Walk via Landport Bottom, Lewes racecourse, Juggs Road, Lewes (L), South Malling.
Saturday 2 Nov 10:00     Washington

Saturday 2 Nov 10:00

Washington

5.5 miles     One ascent and descent of Downs
Distance: 5.5 miles
Terrain: One ascent and descent of Downs

OS Explorer Map: OL10     Grid reference: TQ123129
OS Explorer Map: OL10
Grid reference: TQ123129

what3words: mindset.hedge.overlaid   Lat: 50.90491   Long: -0.40488
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Lat: 50.90491   Long: -0.40488

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Meet outside the Frankland Arms in village. Park in road opposite pub, or in recreation ground car park by junction of A283 and London Road.
Walk via Barnsfarm Hill, South Downs Way, Chantry Post, The Chantry, Sullington church.
Sunday 3 Nov 10:00 & 13:30     East Wittering

Sunday 3 Nov 10:00 & 13:30

East Wittering

6+5 miles “Figure of 8”     Coastal terrain and some urban interludes
Distance: 6+5 miles “Figure of 8”
Terrain: Coastal terrain and some urban interludes

OS Explorer Map: OL8     Grid reference: SZ794971
OS Explorer Map: OL8
Grid reference: SZ794971

what3words: trails.tunnel.scribble   Lat: 50.76797   Long: -0.87584
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Lat: 50.76797   Long: -0.87584

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Meet in Marine Drive car park.
Walk via (a.m.) England Coast Path, East Head, West Wittering, Cakeham, East Wittering (L), (p.m.) Bracklesham, Medmerry, Earnley, East Wittering.
Notes: Depending on weather and tide conditions the walk distances may, if necessary, be shortened. There should be cafés and pubs at East Wittering, but as it is out of season do bring all you need for a packed lunch just in case!
Saturday 9 Nov 10:00     Alfriston

Saturday 9 Nov 10:00

Alfriston

5.5 miles     Downland, undulating
Distance: 5.5 miles
Terrain: Downland, undulating

OS Explorer Map: OL25     Grid reference: TQ521033
OS Explorer Map: OL25
Grid reference: TQ521033

what3words: thudded.asked.denote   Lat: 50.80924   Long: 0.15768
what3words: thudded.asked.denote
Lat: 50.80924   Long: 0.15768

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Meet in the Willows car park on the left of the road coming into the village from the A27. Currently pay by card.
Walk via South Downs Way, Comp Lane, Berwick church, Vanguard Way.
Notes: One steady ascent, one steep descent, may be muddy in places. Hopefully we will be able to see the Bloomsbury Group paintings in Berwick church on Remembrance Saturday.
Saturday 16 Nov 10:00     Slindon

Saturday 16 Nov 10:00

Slindon

5.5 miles     Downland
Distance: 5.5 miles
Terrain: Downland

OS Explorer Map: OL10     Grid reference: SU960077
OS Explorer Map: OL10
Grid reference: SU960077

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Lat: 50.86115   Long: -0.63667

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Meet at the National Trust car park in Park Lane, Slindon.
Walk via Nore Hill (and Folly), Slindon.
Sunday 17 Nov 10:00 & 13:00     Findon valley

Sunday 17 Nov 10:00 & 13:00

Findon valley

5+5 miles “Figure of 8”     Downland and woods
Distance: 5+5 miles “Figure of 8”
Terrain: Downland and woods

OS Explorer Map: OL10     Grid reference: TQ123072
OS Explorer Map: OL10
Grid reference: TQ123072

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Lat: 50.85361   Long: -0.40558

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Meet in Bost Hill car park, The Gallops on the west side of Findon Valley.
Walk via (a.m.) Church Hill, Clapham, The Gallops (L, picnic only), (p.m.) Cissbury Ring, Nepcote.
Notes: Figure of eight walk. Morning to Clapham village via woodland. Afternoon a circuit of Cissbury Ring.
Saturday 23 Nov 10:00     Stanmer

Saturday 23 Nov 10:00

Stanmer

6 miles     Downland and hills
Distance: 6 miles
Terrain: Downland and hills

OS Explorer Map: OL11     Grid reference: TQ335095
OS Explorer Map: OL11
Grid reference: TQ335095

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Lat: 50.86976   Long: -0.10366

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Meet in the Patchway car park, west of the church and immediately north of the Plumpton College campus “One Garden Brighton”. Parking charges apply, and can only be paid via the “PayByPhone” app. For convenience please download the app before attending.
Walk via High Park Farm, Ditchling Beacon, South Downs Way.
Notes: There are public toilets in Stanmer village. Refreshments are usually available in the village, and also at the Plumpton College campus “One Garden Brighton”.
Sunday 24 Nov 10:30 & 14:00     East Hoathly

Sunday 24 Nov 10:30 & 14:00

East Hoathly

5.5+4.5 miles “Figure of 8”     Undulating, fields, woods and lanes
Distance: 5.5+4.5 miles “Figure of 8”
Terrain: Undulating, fields, woods and lanes

OS Explorer Map: OL25     Grid reference: TQ520161
OS Explorer Map: OL25
Grid reference: TQ520161

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Lat: 50.9246   Long: 0.16108

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Meet at East Hoathly car park next to the church.
Walk via (a.m.) Sandpit Wood, Eggs Wood, East Hoathly (L), (p.m.) Hope Farm, Hawkhurst Common.
Notes: Join us for the morning, afternoon or both halves of the walk.
Saturday 30 Nov 10:00     West Chiltington

Saturday 30 Nov 10:00

West Chiltington

5.5 miles     Undulating
Distance: 5.5 miles
Terrain: Undulating

OS Explorer Map: OL10     Grid reference: TQ083179
OS Explorer Map: OL10
Grid reference: TQ083179

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Lat: 50.9502   Long: -0.45924

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Meet in the Recreation Ground car park next to West Chiltington village hall, Mill Rd, RH20 2PZ.
Walk via West Chiltington, Thakeham, Abingworth, Highbars Copse.
Sunday 1 Dec 10:30 & 14:00     East Dean, West Sussex

Sunday 1 Dec 10:30 & 14:00

East Dean, West Sussex

5+5.5 miles “Figure of 8”     Downland, woods and fields
Distance: 5+5.5 miles “Figure of 8”
Terrain: Downland, woods and fields

OS Explorer Map: OL10     Grid reference: SU903129
OS Explorer Map: OL10
Grid reference: SU903129

what3words: slings.cookie.random   Lat: 50.90847   Long: -0.7165
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Lat: 50.90847   Long: -0.7165

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Meet by the village green. On street parking.
Walk via (a.m.) Wood Lea, Charlton, Park Hill, East Dean (L), (p.m.) Bubholts, Oxen Down, Shepherd’s Croft.
Notes: Join us for the morning, afternoon or both halves of the walk.
Saturday 7 Dec 10:30     Alfriston

Saturday 7 Dec 10:30

Alfriston

5 miles     Downland, undulating
Distance: 5 miles
Terrain: Downland, undulating

OS Explorer Map: OL25     Grid reference: TQ521033
OS Explorer Map: OL25
Grid reference: TQ521033

what3words: thudded.asked.denote   Lat: 50.80924   Long: 0.15768
what3words: thudded.asked.denote
Lat: 50.80924   Long: 0.15768

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Meet in the Willows car park on left of the road coming from the A27 just before entering the village. Currently pay by card.
Walk via Plonk Barn, Windover Hill, Winchester Pond, Littlington.
Notes: One steady ascent. Possibility of extending the walk along by the river if it’s not too muddy.
Sunday 8 Dec 10:30     Newhaven Town

Sunday 8 Dec 10:30

Newhaven Town

9 miles     Coast, Downland, Nature reserve
Distance: 9 miles
Terrain: Coast, Downland, Nature reserve

OS Explorer Map: OL25     Grid reference: TQ449015
OS Explorer Map: OL25
Grid reference: TQ449015

what3words: shutting.spans.cocktail   Lat: 50.79532   Long: 0.05494
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Lat: 50.79532   Long: 0.05494

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Meet outside Newhaven Town railway station.
Walk via Vanguard Way, Bishopstone, The Comp (L, picnic only), Devilsrest Bottom, Norton, Rookery Hill, Ouse Estuary Nature Reserve.
Sunday 15 Dec 10:30     Slindon Common

Sunday 15 Dec 10:30

Slindon Common

10 miles     Some climbs pm, woods and fields
Distance: 10 miles
Terrain: Some climbs pm, woods and fields

OS Explorer Map: OL10     Grid reference: SU960077
OS Explorer Map: OL10
Grid reference: SU960077

what3words: talents.array.aquatic   Lat: 50.86115   Long: -0.63667
what3words: talents.array.aquatic
Lat: 50.86115   Long: -0.63667

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Meet at Slindon Common car park, off Park Lane.
Walk via Walberton, Tortington Common, Arundel (L), Rewell Wood, Slindon.
Saturday 21 Dec 10:00     Findon Village

Saturday 21 Dec 10:00

Findon Village

5.5 miles     Downland
Distance: 5.5 miles
Terrain: Downland

OS Explorer Map: OL10     Grid reference: TQ122088
OS Explorer Map: OL10
Grid reference: TQ122088

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Lat: 50.86799   Long: -0.40674

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Meet by the green on School Hill, Findon.
Walk via Nepcote Green, Stump Barn, Buddington Bottom, Gallops Farm.
Notes: Hopefully a chance to see the Findon Village Christmas Elf Trail.
Sunday 29 Dec 10:00     Hove Lagoon

Sunday 29 Dec 10:00

Hove Lagoon

10 miles     Urban, downland and coastal
Distance: 10 miles
Terrain: Urban, downland and coastal

OS Explorer Map: OL11     Grid reference: TQ271046
OS Explorer Map: OL11
Grid reference: TQ271046

what3words: descended.afford.called   Lat: 50.82693   Long: -0.19643
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Lat: 50.82693   Long: -0.19643

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Meet at the east end of Hove Lagoon near the public toilets. Nearby on-street parking, charges may apply.
Walk via Portslade, Easthill Park, Foredown, Mile Oak Farm (L), Southwick Hill, Fishersgate, Shoreham Port.
Notes: There are opportunities to shorten the walk by taking buses from Mile Oak or Fishersgate back to nearby starting point (1A) or to starting point (700).

If you need more details for any of these walks please ring 07842 792962