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High Weald Walkers Group

We are the High Weald Walkers Group. 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

The walk will follow tracks, lanes and paths along the tops of the Downs and over fields, with good views if the weather is kind. We will start with a downhill section to Westmeston and take in Streat and East Chiltington and Plumpton Racecourse. One gradual uphill stretch just before our picnic lunch then walking back along the ridge on the South Downs Way. The ice cream van will await us in the car park! 

Tuesday, 22 April 2025
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Bring your own drinks and picnic.

There are 5 stiles.

Mallory 07906 336968/John 07484 809008

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 33341 12973
Nearest postcode:
BN6 8RJ
what3words:
tropic.booklet.dumplings
Start time:
9:45 am

Meet at Ditchling Beacon NT car park. Note: the post code is for the area and not the car park. Best approach from the Beacon car park from Ditchling, travel south taking the Beacon Road. Ignore the first car park you come to i.e.the Underhill Lane Car Park, continue up Ditching Borstall which is a 2 lane tarmacked windy road up to the Ditchling Beacon car park which is on the right hand side. NT members park free with use of NT card - please bring it with you. Otherwise it’s £6 cash, or online. NOTE: if you approach the area from the south on the A27 there are roadworks on the A27 and considerable delays.

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