Walking Program
This shows our forthcoming walks. Details can also be found on the main LDWA website.
Also checkout other walks listed on our Useful Links page -
Dog policy. Dogs are welcome, but you are ENTIRELY responsible for its actions and should not allow it to worry farm animals or other walkers in the group.
09:00 Saturday, May 4th, 2024 . North Chailey Circular - Bluebells & Wild GarlicDistance: c18.5 miles
Start Details: North Chailey Sports Ground Car Park, off the A272 Lewes Road, North Chailey, East Sussex, BN8 4ET what3words:///heats.dailey.craziest
GridRef: TQ389210 MAP
Car Parking: As above
Route: North Chailey, Lumberpits, Wivelsfield Green, SBP to Ditchling, Streat, East Chiltington, South Chailey, North Chailey
Lunch stop: Lunch in Ditchling: Pub, cafe or picnic
Leader: Chris Kennedy Phone: 07596794611 . Contact by Email
09:00 Saturday, May 11th, 2024 . Downland views around The Adur Valley
Distance: c21 miles
Start Details: Adur Recreation Ground Car Park, off the A259 Brighton Road, Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5LT. what3words: delved.sweeter.facelift
GridRef: TQ210049 MAP
Car Parking: As above Car park is accessd via eastbound carriageway only. Travelling from Brighton go past entrance & return on opposite carriageway via the Saltings Roundabout
Route: Loop to Steepdown then SDW to Botolphs. On to Edburton and Fulking then ascend back to the SDW and Southwick Hill before returning to Shoreham
Lunch stop: Fulking: Picnic with possible pub stop
Leader: Peter Hedgethorne and Sonia Edwards Phone: 07971 823013 . Contact by Email
09:00 SUNDAY, May 19th, 2024 . Firle Folly
Distance: c21+ miles
Start Details: Firle Village Car Park, The Street, Firle, East Sussex, BN8 6NS what3words:///priced.kitten.submerge
GridRef: TQ470073 MAP
Car Parking: As above
Route: Out via Glynde, Ringmer and Lewes, Return via the Ouse to Southease, and Newhaven then back to Firle
Lunch stop: Lewes Nature Reserve or Beak Brewery
Leader: Steve Hewitt Phone: 07753432989 . Contact by Email
09:00 Saturday, May 25th, 2024 . Horsted Keynes Circular
Distance: c20+ miles
Start Details: Horsted Keynes Sports Ground Car Park, Chapel Lane, off the Lewes Road, Horsted Keynes, East Sussex, BN8 4EY. what3words:///ambition.balancing.alternate
GridRef: TQ383281 MAP
Car Parking: As above
Route: SBP to Heavens Farm, Sheffield Forest, Nutley, Lower Misbourne Farm, Cackle Street, Hollybush Wood, Grindfield Farm, Chelwood Common, Buttock Bank Wood, Twyford Lodge, SBP back to Horsted Keynes
Lunch stop: PICNIC in Nutley
Leader: Katie Vos Phone: 07950 599703 . Contact by Email
09:00 Saturday, June 1st, 2024 . Into the Woods
Distance: c19 miles
Start Details: Selhurstpark Road Car Park, Selhurstpark Road, off the A285, nr Droke, West Sussex, Nearest postcode - St Marys Farm - GU28 0LZ what3words:///chose.shiny.doses
GridRef: SU927119 MAP
Car Parking: As above
Route: Benges Wood, Droke, Crown Tegleaze, Grafham Down, Charlton Forest, Singleton Forest, Levin Down, Charlton, Goodwood, East Dean and Selhurst Park
Lunch stop: Lunch: Picnic of Pub - Fox Goes Free in Charlton
Leader: Wesley McCullough Phone: 07789 995567 . Contact by Email
09:00 Saturday, June 8th, 2024 . Castles and Towers
Distance: c19+ miles
Start Details: The High Street, (on-road parking) off the B2191 west of Castle Grounds, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5LJ what3words:///dips.shift.odds
GridRef: TQ642046 MAP
Car Parking: As above
Route: Circular via the seaside to Normans Bay and then north to Hooe Common. On to Boreham Street and Herstmonceux Castle before returning to Pevensey Castle via the 1066 trail
Lunch stop: Pub or picnic in either Hooe Common or Boreham Street
Leader: Steve Hewitt Phone: 07753432989 . Contact by Email
09:00 SUNDAY, June 16th, 2024 . Jack plus Jill with The Devil
Distance: c20 miles
Start Details: Clayton Windmill's Car Park, (Jack & Jill) Mill Lane, off Clayton Hill, Clayton, near Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 9PG what3words: scarred.secrets.balancing
GridRef: TQ303134 MAP
Car Parking: As above
Route: Ditchling Beacon, Chatri Memorial, Fulking Hill, Devils Dyke, Saddlescombe Farm, Wolstonbury Hill
Lunch stop: PICNIC en-route
Leader: Holly Matthews Phone: 07884 241206 . Contact by Email
09:00 Saturday, June 22nd, 2024 . Battle Figure of 8 - Battlefield and Powdermills
Distance: c16+ miles
Start Details: Mount Street Car Park, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AR what3words: regarding.clotting.guard.
GridRef: TQ748160 MAP
Car Parking: As above. The CP is pay and display however there is an area of free parking but this usually fills up quite quickly. Battle Train Station is approximately 1/2 mile from the CP
Route: A field and woodland walk from the famous battlefield of 1066 and past later gunpowder mills
Lunch stop: Battle Town- Pub, cafe or picnic
Leader: Tim Jury Phone: 07734 282494 . Contact by Email