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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.

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A chance to discover some poorly publicised permissive paths around Castle Hill nature reserve. Starting from Saltdean sea front we use mainly turf paths to skirt the built up area to arrive at Balsdean by a new path. After visiting parts of the nature reserve we then drop down into Loose Bottom (!) by an unmarked path to emerge again opposite Falmer Pond.

Saturday, 29 March 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

There are a couple of steep ascents and descents where poles may be useful. Mud is always possible!
Please bring a snack for a quick picnic and plenty of water and be aware there are no refreshments or toilets until the end of the walk. There is a good cafe "White Cliffs" at the start of the walk if you want to get a coffee beforehand, and a pub and a farm shop at the end.
There are excellent bus connections at both ends of the walk, Drivers can park behind Saltdean Lido, but note the walk does not end back there.

Assistance dogs only on this walk please

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 38069 01950
Nearest postcode:
BN2 8SQ
what3words:
vowel.thrashed.restored
Start time:
10:00 am

In front ( sea side not road side) of Whitecliffs Cafe, Marine Dr, Saltdean, Brighton BN2 8SQ Cross A259 easily by tunnel.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 35382 08785
Nearest postcode:
BN1 9PT
what3words:
elbowed.deals.estuaries
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm

By, not in, Falmer Pond, Brighton BN1 9PT Buses nearby, benches for another picnic, pub over the bridge.

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