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Brighton & Hove Group

We are the Brighton and Hove Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A circular walk heading West out of Balcombe and walking under the Ouse Valley Viaduct towards Ardingly Reservoir where we'll have a picnic lunch. Returning to Balcombe along the banks of the Reservoir. at the around sections of the Ardingly reservoir, returning under the Ouse Valley Viaduct.

Accessible by public transport: catch the 9.28 train from Brighton station arriving Balcombe Station at 09.55. Return trains to Brighton run every half an hour. Car parking available at Balcombe station.

Sunday, 25 August 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

If you can, please RSVP to this walk via our Meetup site.  This will give the walk leader a rough idea of how many people may be attending.  If you are a paid up member of the Ramblers organisation, you can ignore any waitlist you may find yourself on.

We don't ask you to pay to join us on your first three walks. Afterwards, in order to continue walking with our group, you must become a paid-up member of the Ramblers. Click here (https://www.ramblers.org.uk/membership) to apply. The cost is very reasonable and there are also other benefits. Please then bring your membership card with you.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 30658 30068
Nearest postcode:
RH17 6JQ
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Start time:
10:00 am

The walk will start from the car park of Balcome station.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking