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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 circular walk starting at Berwick station, walking via the Long Man of Wilmington. Stopping in Alfriston for lunch where there is a choice of cafes or picnic on the village green before returning to Berwick.

The route will involve a steep ascent (590 feet) in the first half. We will have a short stop at the Long Man after 3.9.miles and 45 mins for lunch at Alfriston. Return to Berwick for the 3.57pm train back to Brighton. Circa 6 miles before lunch, 3 after.

Accessible by public transport: Catch the 09:58am train from Brighton Station to Berwick arriving at 10.23am. Walk starts after the arrival of the train in Berwick. Walk leader will meet you at Berwick station. For drivers there is a car park at the station.

Sunday, 10 December 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

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 52591 06776
Nearest postcode:
BN26 6TA
what3words:
overtime.desktops.lung
Start time:
10:30 am

The walk will start from the car park at Berwick station after the arrival of the train.

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