POLEGATE RAMBLING CLUB
WALKS PROGRAMME – September to December 2025
Welcome to our walking programme. Before you go on a walk, you will need to book with the walk leader. Please contact the leader no sooner than 9.00 am. on the preceding Friday. Bookings made before that time will be ignored. This allows the leader to hold a record of all walkers and to limit the amount of walkers if necessary and to make changes accordingly. Booking is not required for the Leisure Walks.
All walks start from the Rec. at 9.30 am prompt unless otherwise stated. Car parking charge to be shared between car occupants. SVP – Suggested Voluntary payment – is payable to the driver by each passenger as it is a reasonable contribution to the fuel used. Leisure walkers please check bus timetables and remember to take your bus passes. Books of walks and maps are available to borrow from the Walks’ Secretary.
In order to keep to safe walking practices, we ask you to comply with the following advice:
- Please ensure you book on with the leader of the walk from 09:00 Friday preceding the walk, no bookings will be taken beforehand and any before Friday 09:00 will be discounted.
- Please inform the leader if you are booked on but cannot make the walk thereby freeing up a space for someone else on the waiting list.
- Please ask the leader if you are unsure of the start of the walk.
- If you have booked on to a walk and require transport from the recreation ground to the start of the walk it is advisable to arrange this beforehand as we cannot guarantee to organise lifts on the day, so you may be disappointed if you just turn up.
- Please check the website regularly for updates and for any guidance notes and please familiarise yourselves with them.
- Please assist those not on email and without internet access to print off and tell them about any changes.
Any questions please contact Mick on 07484 104460
It is suggested that if you are thinking of joining us for the first time on one of our walks you contact the leader for details. Feel free to come and walk with us for a few times before deciding if you wish to join.
LEISURELY walks – 2 to 3 miles, generally avoiding hills and poor surfaces, taken at a leisurely pace.
SHORT walks – approx. 5 miles at a moderately brisk pace and finishing around 12:30, includes a 15min stop at a grassy spot for a drink if you’ve brought one.
LONG walks – 8 to 11 miles at a moderately brisk pace, with a midday break for picnic/cafe/pub lunch and finishing mid-afternoon
Pop Up Walks: Sometimes a member will organise a pop up walk in addition to our regular programme and usually on a different day. Recent pop up walks have taken place in Rye, London and along the 1066 Trail between Pevensey, Bath and Rye. These are advertised within our our usual programme and details are emailed to members.
September 2025
September 4th
The Barcombes – Cross, Mills and Barcombe 5.5 miles 5 stiles
Barcombe Cross follow the River Ouse to Mills then Barcombe. Fields, country lanes, mainly level walking, tea/coffee by the Ouse. Very limited car park spaces so please car share from Polegate Rec wherever possible. Please text or WhatsApp leader
Sonia 07790184583 SVP £4.20
See Some Sisters and a Forest 11 miles 6 stiles
From East Dean towards the sea and along to the Cuckmere and Exceat. We return via Friston Forest, Lullington Heath and Friston Place.
Colin and Julia 07446458138 SVP £1.50
September 6th Saturday Walk Details to be confirmed.
September 11th
Westham to Pevensey 2.5 miles
Bus No.6 @ 10:06 Downland Medical Centre to Westham. Walk to Westham Church, fields, recreation ground and Pevensey Village with refreshments at the end.
Carol/Sue 482441 or 07972579340
To the Feet and Back Revisited 5 miles 2 stiles
Start from Alfriston free car park with a slow climb, not steep, to the foot of the Long Man and return via one of Britain’s oldest Yew trees. Free parking near Alfriston School, (North Road) or free car park in the centre.
Gary 351553 or 07773382426 SVP £1.50
A Visit to the Yew Tree 8 miles 5 stiles
Circular walk from Bexhill Old Town across fields, paths, woodland and tracks through to Crowhurst and beyond. A couple of hills, nothing too challenging.
Mick 07484104460 SVP £3.90
September 13th Alan’s Saturday Walk in London. 7.5 miles
A flat walk starting at Putney Railway Station and finishing in Richmond. We will walk through Putney Heath, Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park and finish by walking along the River Thames into Richmond. You are welcome to join the group for a meal at the Old Ship Inn. For full details, contact Alan.
Alan alanjones87@btinternet.com 07753610752
September 18th
Combe Haven Countryside Park 5.5 miles 5 stiles
A flat circular walk from Bexhill Old Town across fields and paths. We pass some lakes and go under and over the road. One short incline.
Judy 07802877514 SVP £3.90
Around High and Over 9 miles No stiles 1 steepish hill.
A circular walk around High and Over. Downland and paths.
Jenny B 07594504828 SVP £2.10
September 25th
Hellingly Country Park 2ish miles
Meet Polegate X roads for 09:45 number 28 bus to Bulrush Lane for a walk in the above park with refreshments.
Wendy McCullum 520015 or 07914431464
Millionaires Row 6 miles 1 stile
From East Dean longish climb to Friston, then pass some stunning houses with glorious views to the coast and Jevington.circle back via Eldon Bottom dry valley. Refreshments at the end if required.
Sue Chambers 07746759951 SVP £1.50
Southease to the Cliffs 10 miles 2 stiles 3 steepish hills
Circular walk from Southease via Telscombe and Newhaven, refreshments available at the end in the cafe.
Doris and Gavin 07552763683 SVP £4.20
October 2025
October 2nd
No Short Walk Scheduled
There Might be Cake (and Mud)! 10 miles 6 stiles
Stretch your legs and enjoy views above and along the Cuckmere Valley with only 2 inclines.
Gill 07963930941 SVP £2.70
October 4th
Saturday Walk – details to be confirmed
Beetle Drive and Ploughmans Supper
Hampden Park indoor bowls club 7p.m. details TBC
October 9th
Bexhill Park and Seafront 2.5 miles
Polegate Downland Medical Centre for 10:11 bus 53 to Bexhill. Flat walk in the park and along seafront.
Sue 482441 or 07972579340
Hellingly and Wellshurst 5 miles No stiles
From Hellingly old station (free parking in Station Rd) heading north across Wellshurst and return on the Cuckoo Trail.
Denise 07528957735 SVP £1.80
Upper Horsebridge and Gun Hill 10 miles 6 stiles
Mostly field paths and tracks plus some road. Wealdway, Cuckoo Trail and Hellingly Park.
John & Marion 07732971557 SVP £1.50
October 16th
Plump for it 4.5 miles. Several stiles but they are of the ladder type.
Green pastures, woodland tracks, church, racecourse and inns. Park NEAR Half Moon pub, Plumpton BN7 3AF – but NOT in pub car park please.
Barbara O 07709998678 or 840622 SVP £4.80
An’doff to Blackcap 10.5 miles No stiles 1 steepish hill.
Field and downland with some road walking and one long steady hill.
John and Theresa 07719437464 SVP £4.20
October 23rd
Polegate to Diplocks Wood 2 miles.
Polegate station precinct and walk to Wannock then around Diplocks Wood, uneven ground in places. Back to High Street for refreshments.
Sue 482441 or 07972579340
Butts Brow Circular 5 miles No stiles.
A pleasant walk to Butts Brow over the Downs. Please meet at junction of Sancroft Road and Cherry Garden Road.Leader at the start. Polegate Rec for car sharing if required.
Brenda 07907678148 or 726165SVP £1.50
Another Guestling Mystery Walk 9ish miles ? stiles.
A pleasant walk in the Guestling area across fields, paths and through woodland. Tea/coffee and cakes at ‘Patience Patisserie’ afterwards.
Patience 07764300287 SVP £6
October 30th
Bishopstone Circular 5.5 miles 5 stiles
From Bishopstone head west with glorious views of the channel then south and west through the intriguingly named ‘Poverty Bottom’.
Alan 07753610752 SVP £3.50
Looking for Lost Sheep 9.5.miles ? stiles 1 steepish hill.
Bo Peep along the ridge down to Nortons and back
Aled 07858070497 SVP £2.10
November 2025
November 6th
Old Town Parks 1.5 miles
Polegate Station for 09:46. No.54 to Eastbourne station then Brighton bus (12) to Summerdown Rd. Walk through recreation ground, Motcombe Gardens and Gildredge Park for refreshments. Continue to Gildredge Rd for bus home.
Joy 487269§ or 07835986485
Cats to Crows 5 miles 9 stiles
Crowhurst to Catsfield circular. Woodland, bird reserve, farmland, 2 moderate hills.
Sonia and Richard 07790184583 £5.10
War Memorial Walk 8 miles, 1 or 2 stiles, a few steepish hills.
Downland walk taking in two war memorials in anticipation of Remembrance Day. Polegate rec at 09:30 or YHA East Dean Rd 09:50
Lyndsey 07974930105 SVP £1.50
November 13th
Friston Forest Foray 6 miles 2 stiles
Hilly walk in Friston Forest and through West Dean. Park in Friston Forest Car Park, Littlington Rd, NOT Seven Sisters car park. Parking is £4.00 by card only – some free parking on road.
Barbara O 07709998678 or 840622 SVP £1.80
Flying Cuckoos 8.5 miles 1 stile
Track, field paths and road around Heathfield
Paul & Barbara 07812822879 SVP £4.20
November 20th
Bandstand to Holywell 1.5 miles
Bus No54 @ 09:46 Polegate railway station to Cornfield Rd, Eastbourne and walk to Bandstand for seafront stroll to Holywell for refreshments before return.
Joy 487269§ or 07835986485
A World Childrens’ Day Walk 5.5 miles No stiles
From Buckle car park, Seaford, over the hills above Newhaven and Denton then back via the nature reserve and Tide Mills. Some street walking with fields and paths. Couple of hills but not steep.
Philip, Claire and Donna 07941665683 SVP £3.00
Rottingdean Circular 10 miles ? stiles 1 steepish hill
From Rottingdean we head out towards Woodingdean and Brighton Racecourse returning via the Undercliff walk. Hopefully, nice views.
Lesley 07933237300 SVP £5.40.
November 27th
Walking with Trevor 5.75 miles 1 stile.
A lovely walk across fields, footpaths and tracks in the Glynde area. Pub at the end.
Judy 07802877514 SVP £3.00
Around Arlington 9 miles ? stiles
Arlington reservoir and Abbotts Wood, mostly fields and forest paths. (if using reservoir car park it only takes card payments)
John & Marion 07732971557 SVP £1.50
December 2025
December 4th – Christmas Lunch (details to be advised).
December 11th
East Dean Circular 5 miles ? stiles
Walk from East Dean to Birling Gap
Vicky & Ozker 07701051155 SVP £1.50
It’s Beginning to look a Lot like Christmas 10.75 miles 2 stiles 2 steepish hills
A circular walk from Jaynes house (address will be given when booking) steep start to Butts Brow then across the Downs to East Dean returning to Jayne’s for mince pie and a cuppa. Please advise when booking if you would like refreshments.
Jayne 07775631499 SVP 75p
December 18th
Christmas Gathering at Blackbrooks miles – N/A.
Meet Polegate Xroads for 09:45, number 28 bus to Blackbrooks Garden Centre for refreshments.
Wendy McCullum 520015 or 07914431464
A Cricketer’s Walk 4.5 miles No stiles
Climb to the ridge above The Cricketers at Berwick and hope for good views of the sea, downs and countryside.
Jacky 07774263745 SVP £1.20
Twas the Week before Christmas 10.5 miles No stiles 2 or 3 steepish hills.
LINEAR walk from YHA (East Dean Road) going west. Woods and downland with some hills, actual route will be determined on the day depending on weather and conditions. PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR BUS PASSES AS THIS IS A LINEAR WALK.
John and Theresa 07719437464 SVP £1.50
