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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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Overview

This walk will take us up Cow Down then down into Saddlescombe, from where we will climb to Devils Dyke, walk along the ridge and descend again near to Saddlescombe. We will loop back via Haresdean to Wayfield Farm, where refeshments are available in their cafe.
Please bring a drink and refreshments for a half way stop.

Thursday, 11 January 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

There is a bus from St Peter's church in Brighton that goes as far as the garage in Pycombe.

There are a number of fairly steep but steady climbs

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 28463 12881
Nearest postcode:
BN45 7ED
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Start time:
10:30 am

By the pedestrian bridge in Pycombe Street, Pycombe, opposite Wayfield Park Farm shop/cafe which is on the other side of 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