The Beachy Head Ramblers opens the way for everyone to enjoy walking the downs, clifftops, and wealdways of our area.
Beautiful 8.5 mile, figure-of-eight walk from Stonegate station in East Sussex.
Passing through farmland, woodland, hop fields and wildflower meadows, with a couple of short climbs which lead to wide vistas across the countryside. Great for birdwatchers.
We'll be stopping for an hour's lunch break right by Batemans House & Gardens (TN19 7DS), where Rudyard Kipling lived. It's a National Trust property - there'll be time to visit for anyone who'd like to go in. Additional strolls available within the grounds of Batemans. Bring a packed lunch and plenty of water - there are shops in the village of Burwash, close to Batemans, if a top up of water/drink is needed.
Passing through several fields with sheep and their lambs, so regretfully, this walk isn't suitable for dogs.
Easy underfoot. Four stiles and one fixed gate to climb over, plus a couple of overgrown areas: you might want to bring something with long sleeves if you're wary of nettles and brambles.
Train from Eastbourne leaves at 09'08, change at St Leonards for the 09'43 to London Charing Cross (arriving at Stonegate at 10'18).
Ample car parking at Stonegate station - charge on a Saturday is £3.70 for the day: please download the APCOA Connect app in advance, and please consider car sharing if you're driving.
N.B Stonegate station is remote, with no facilities, so we'll do our utmost to coincide with either the 16'18 or 17'18 return trains; depending on walking speed and visitors to Batemans.
(Entrance to Batemans is free for National Trust members, £14 for non-members.)
West Kent Ramblers who'd like to join us: you're warmly welcome!
The train from Sevenoaks leaves at 09'49, arriving at Stonegate at 10'18.
Parking cost is £3.70 for the day on a Saturday (please download the APCOA Connect app in advance)
