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Metropolitan Walkers Group

The London-based hiking group for people in their 20s - 30s.

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Overview

This walk is designed to let people try a faster pace without fear of being left behind. Everyone walks the same first 10 miles over the Seven Sisters towards Exceat, where we will have a lunch stop, this group will then complete a longer walk over hilly sections of the South Downs.

The full route is 24 miles and finishes in Lewes. It will be possible to drop out at around 20 miles (either Glynde or Southease, TBC), this may involve a short section without a leader but it is a very clear path. In the event of very poor weather this may be the whole group plan!

Everyone is encouraged to join at Lewes for drinks, food and socialising.

To complete a 10 mile route, catch a bus at Exceat. To walk a 14 mile or 17 mile route, wait at Exceat to be picked up by another group - see the other walk listings.

Terrain: Chalk downs, very hilly.

Travel: Take 8:54 from London Victoria (9:01 Clapham Junction, 9:10 East Croydon), arr. Eastbourne 10:17. Buy return to Eastbourne. An additional single to Lewes will be required if dropping out early.

Saturday, 14 September 2024
Start time:
10:20 am
Estimated finish time:
6:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
38.6km / 24.0mi
Ascent:
1000m / 3281ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Dog friendly
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TV 60942 99081
Nearest postcode:
BN21 3LP
what3words:
blunt.email.hill
Start time:
10:20 am

Eastbourne station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 41623 09828
Nearest postcode:
BN7 2UP
what3words:
ship.stooping.lazy
Estimated finish time:
6:30 pm

Lewes 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