Thanks to the hardy few that braved yesterday's weather and came back for the charity cheese and wine do. Although numbers were down we still made £50 for Cancer Research.

As this is Gay Pride weekend there will be disruption to public transport,road closures this Saturday in Brighton. This will effect the 9.30am number 17 bus from Churchill Sq to Henfield. Anyone hoping to take the bus will have need to check the diversion for the route or make alternative arrangements.

CHIDDINGLY CIRCULAR THURSDAY AUGUST 2ND

Just to advise this walk has about 13 styles, most of which are in good order and should not pose any problems. The walk takes the route of following the Vanguard way north turning left near Stream Farm,past Coneyburrow wood,Hawkhurst Common,down the Wealdway to Old Whyly,East Hoathly and Chiddingly. Refreshments at Six Bells.

This walk is 11 miles long and takes us through the attractive eastern area of the Ashdown Forest which includes the famous Five Hundred Acre Wood, and also the outskirts of Crowborough, where we will be stopping for lunch at the White Hart on the Green. Alternatively, bring your own picnic to have on one of the many benches located nearby.

Kindly let us know by latest 10.00am…

If anyone gets really really hot when out walking in the summer, I purchased these as I knew that the South Coast Mighty Hike would be a killer- they were fabulous and I'll be wearing them out on a Sunday for the rest of the summer!
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For those of less fitness or unable to walk long distances or wishing to escape from tennis or football this is for you. The walk is flat only 4 miles and easy paced. If you have no transport please ring the leader in advance and if possible we may be able to assist. If you have your own transport please also contact the leader and leave your contact details. The walk starts from Ditchling Common car park and proceeds on the west side of the main road to Wivelsfield and returns via West…

For those of less fitness or unable to walk long distances or wishing to escape from tennis or football this is for you. The walk is flat only 4 miles and easy paced. If you have no transport please ring the leader in advance and if possible we may be able to assist. If you have your own transport please also contact the leader and leave your contact details. The walk starts from Ditchling Common car park and proceeds on the west side of the main road to Wivelsfield and returns via West…

This is to invite all members to my field in Ditchling for our annual BBQ. See walks programme for details about the 4 mile walk. You can arrive any time from midday onwards.  The field is in Spatham Lane BN6 8XJ   TQ337157 & I will place a sign near the gate. From Ditchling go east from the crossroads on the Lewes Road for about three quarters of a mile. Turn left into Spatham Lane. The field is another three quarters of a mile on the left hand side. Bring all you need for your BBQ. We…

Train from Brighton at 10.05 (BN1 3XP, TQ310049)

Starts at 10:30: The walk will start outside Lewes Station (BN7 2JU, TQ417099)

Finishing point: Lewes Station (BN7 2JU, TQ417099) at about 16.30

A 10 mile circular walk around the Lewes area. Passing a 9th century priory and a hidden valley with the lost village of Balsdean. Steep climb in the morning to the top of the Downs. Lunch at Rodmell (Abergavenny Arms). Returning along the river.

Walk leader David C…

It may not surprise walkers on Diana's excellent Ashdown forest walk last Saturday, but unfortunately, a colourfully sprained ankle so spectacularly, yet mundanely, acquired means  I will be postponing the Leith Hill walk until later in the year. I intend spending the next few days with my foot up on ice watching the World Cup!

Apologies for any inconvenience caused, and thanks to the kindly Sherpas who helped me make it back to base camp on Saturday.

Pete

Many people walk the paths around the old chalk pits at Offham, near Lewes .

But almost none of these paths is on the rights of way map so, in theory, any one of them could be stopped up at any time. 

So, although there is no immediate threat, the Ramblers Association is setting out to add the paths to the rights of way map by collecting evidence that they have been used by the public for the past 20 years. (since 1998)  If you have walked on some or all of these paths please…

Saturday 16th June: Lovely and flat walk with great views without too much exertion! Please note the changes to the meeting and start times. Drivers can still join us on route by parking in Lewes and catching the 29 from Waitrose at 9:51

New Meeting time: 9:10 Old Steine Stop F for the 9:19 (29 Bus) arriving Rose Hill Halfway House 10:04

New Start time at Laughing Fish: 10:20

(Estimated finish time: 13:30)

Moderate 8…

Hope you can make it for this lovely and varied walk which takes us over the Downs from Telscombe Tye to Piddinghoe and then along the river to Newhaven for our lunch stop by the quay underneath the fort. The Hope Inn is available otherwise please bring a picnic. We return to Telscombe along the cliff top path. I…

This walk is 12 miles in length and goes through an attractive area of the High Weald, close to the East Sussex / Kent border. The terrain is undulating with a couple of longer hills and the total ascent / descent is approximately 1550 feet. There will probably be a few muddy sections, unless we are lucky and the ground has dried out.

Lunch will be in Frant where a reservation has been made at the George Inn.…

The car park has changed to the Pub.  The Abergavenny Arms in Rodmell village on the main Newhaven road.  Map ref  Ext 122  TQ418059  I look forward to good weather this Thursday. Cheers  Mick Thatcher 01273 500341

Following the recent enjoyable trip to The Isle of Wight, I have booked rooms for up to 25 people at the HF hotel at Selworthy, North Somerset for the nights of 15,16, and 17 June 2019.  Set among 12,500 acres of a NT estate in the Exmoor National Park, Holnicote House has a heated outdoor pool and all the usual HF amenities. I envisage two walks of 8-10 miles on the two full days and two shorter walks on the days of arrival and departure.

The package costs £265 pp on a full board…

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A one-day course on Saturdays 7 or 14 July offering beginners and those with little experience to gain confidence and experience in map reading and navigation, consisting mainly of fieldwork in the countryside surrounding Battle, East Sussex.  Standard charge £10, reduced rates available.  John Harmer 01424 773998 or e-mail john@harmerfamily.plus.com.

A high likelihood of thunder and lightning  is forecast for the Mayfield area during the hours we would be walking today, as well as heavy rain.  As much of the walk is through woodland I have decided to cancel the walk rather than risk being under trees potentially struck by lightning.