Falmer Circular via Blackcap

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Overview

This walk will take us will take us up Ridge Road via Waterpit Hill to join the South Downs Way to BlackCap. We will continue along the SDW on the top of the Downs westwards before descending via St Mary's farm back to Falmer.

Thursday, 20 March 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

There is some free parking for 3/4 hours at the far end of Middle street. Otherwise, the Swan Inn is easily accessible by train or bus.
Refreshments and toilets are available at the Swan Inn at the end.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Car sharing available
Dog friendly
No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 35338 08920
Nearest postcode:: BN1 9PD
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Outside Swan Inn, Middle Street, Falmer

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