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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.

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

A steady uphill walk through the streets of Brighton where we’ll get a chance to look at other people’s houses. Then through the countryside north of the A27 and up to Ditchling Beacon for an ice cream. A steep narrow descent and then across the flat to Ditchling for lunch. Pubs and cafés available in Ditchling. 

After lunch a short walk along a defunct Roman road to Keymer and then to Hassocks station. 

Return trains from Hassocks to Brighton take around 11 minutes and run roughly every 15 minutes.

Sunday, 20 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

If you can, please RSVP to this walk via our Meetup site.  This will give the walk leader a rough idea of how many people may be attending.  If you are a paid up member of the Ramblers organisation, you can ignore any waitlist you may find yourself on.

We don't ask you to pay to join us on your first three walks. Afterwards, in order to continue walking with our group, you must become a paid-up member of the Ramblers. Click here (https://www.ramblers.org.uk/membership) to apply. The cost is very reasonable and there are also other benefits. Please then bring your membership card with you.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 30849 05772
Nearest postcode:
BN1 6AQ
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Start time:
10:00 am

The walk will start from the southern end of the Rose Garden, Preston Park, BN1 6AX

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 30417 15545
Nearest postcode:
BN6 8JD
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Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

The walk will end at Hassocks Railway station.

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