Walks Programme July - December 2009
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The walk grades are defined as follows:
- Grade 1: flat, easy, slower pace, suitable for beginners, 7-8 miles
- Grade 2: mostly flat but maybe a couple of hills and styles, slower pace, 7-8 miles
- Grade 3: more hilly, rough underfoot (muddy fields, styles etc.), maybe faster pace, 8-10 miles
- Grade 4: hilly, rough underfoot, faster pace, 10 miles or more
- Grade 5: hilly, long distance, faster pace, strenuous, 12 miles or more
| Walk | Date | Distance | Type | Time | Meet At & Notes | Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
West Sussex Literary Trail Steve K 07958-036927 | Sun. 5 July | 12 miles | Grade 4 | 10:15:00 | Christ's Hospital Station car park. GR TQ 148 292 Linear walk. Return from Pulborough Station.Lunch at pub if raining. | Picnic |
What? No Ships? Brenda & Dave 07906-314436 07941-070689 | Sun. 19 July | 8 miles | Grade 2 | 10:00:00 | Off-road parking on road to Rye Harbour GR 921 199 | Pub |
The mighty ramparts of the South Downs Steve H 01435 883179 07732 252115 | Sun. 2 August | 13 miles | Grade 4 | 10:30:00 | Arundel Station GR 026 065 From the shadow of Arundel Castle to the might ramparts of the South Downs;
what a walk, and nature wins every time! | Pub |
Ashdown Forest and Fairwarp Sue and Sarah 07801685692 07947589815 | Sun. 16 August | 8.5 miles | Grade 3 | 10:00:00 | The King's standing car park. GR 473 301 Explorer Map 135 | Pub |
Rudgwick James 01403 753617 | Sun. 30 August | 9.5 miles | Grade 3 | 10:30:00 | The Kings Head Inn, Rudgwick. Roadside parking is available 400 yards below the pub. GR 091 343 | Pub |
Eridge Circular Richard 01892 681127 07899 977503 | Sun. 13 September | 8 miles | Grade 3 | 11:00:00 | Eridge Station just off the A26 between Crowborough and Tunbridge Wells. GR 542 345 Explorer Map 135 Picnic lunch with possible pub stop at the end. Joint walk with the West Kent Walking & Outdoor Group. | Picnic |
Ditchling and Plumpton Katy 07977 441207 | Sun. 11 October | 8 miles | Grade 3 | 10:00:00 | Ditchling Village Hall Car Park (Free) GR TQ 327 152 Explorer Map 122 | Pub |
Fungi Foray Claire 07809 874152 | Sun. 18 October | 8 miles | Grade 3 | 10:30:00 | Uckfield bus station GR TQ 472 209 Explorer Map 135 One section with some clambering over rocks and short climbs otherwise mostly flat. Varied scenery woods,pasture,riverbanks,and a magical lake with rocky promontories and majestic redwood trees. I will bring some wildlife books and we can have a fungi foray... | Pub or Picnic |
Lewes Figure of 8 Steve K 07958-036927 | Sun. 25 October | 10 miles | Grade 4 | 10:30:00 | Lewes Station. Friars Walk CP in Lewes should be free. GR TQ 416 098 PM - train to Glynde, walk back to Lewes via Mt Caburn. | Pub |
Firle Beacon Simon 01825 768656 07903 079323 | Sun. 8 November | 10 miles | Grade 3 | 10:30:00 | Approach road to Bishopstone Station where there is free parking. GR 469 999 Explorer Map 123 | Pub |
West Hoathly Figure of 8 Claire 07809 874152 | Sun. 15 November | 10 miles | Grade 3 | 10:30:00 | Finche Field Car park - Always free GR TQ 366 326 Explorer Map 135 A figure of 8 walk around West Hoathly. Each loop is approximately 5 miles .
The walk covers pasture, foresty commission woodland,local vernacular buildings and maybe some smoke from the Bluebell railway. Dogs most welcome. | Pub |
Barcombe Mills Tina 07968 372312 | Sun. 22 November | 8 miles | Grade 2 | 10:30:00 | Outside pub on main rd through Barcombe Cross | Pub |
The Bedham Hills James 01403 753617 | Sun. 6 December | 10 miles | Grade 3 | 10:30:00 | The Mens car park, Crimbourne Lane GR 024 237 | Pub |
Stanmer Park Circular Steve K 07958 036927 | Sun. 27 December | 6 miles | Grade 3 | 10:30:00 | NT Car Park, Ditchling Beacon; fee may be payable Light refreshments at Stanmer Tea Rooms | Pub |
