From Firle to the South

Beachy Head Group

The Beachy Head Ramblers opens the way for everyone to enjoy walking the downs, clifftops, and wealdways of our area.

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Overview

From Firle Village car park we walk past Preston House and ascend the steep road and track up Beddingham Hill. A welcome coffee stop at America Farm then we cross Snap Hill and go down Poverty Bottom for a lunch stop near Norton. Along Devils Rest Bottom then the ascent to Norton Top past the tumulus at Five Lords Burgh and descending between Firle Beacon and Bostal Hill. Finally following lanes back to Firle and a well earned but optional drink at the Ram Inn.

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.1km / 10.6mi
Ascent:: 335.3m / 1100ft
Type:: circular

Assistance dogs only

Refreshments at Ram Inn at end of walk

Please consider car sharing

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 46914 07431
Nearest postcode:: BN8 6NX
what3words:: promises.rigs.winners

Start time:: 10:00 am

Firle village car park

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