Saturday Walks
Saturday Walks are between 7 and 8 miles long and start within a reasonable radius of Polegate/ Eastbourne. They all start at 9.30 am. and there is a coffee break about halfway. We shall be finished by 2.00 pm.
Make your own way to the start point but share if possible and don’t forget to contact the walk leader to book your place.
Programme
February 22nd – Around the Long Man 7.5 miles 2 steep hills
A downland walk with quiet forest tracks, a hidden valley and, of course, the famous Long Man.Starting point: Folkington Church 9.30 pm.
Gill Mattock: 07963930941
March 22nd – Over the Hills and through the Forest. 8 miles 2 stiles 2 steep hills.
7.75 mile circular walk to Willingdon Hill and Jevington where we will have a coffee break returning via Friston Forest. Total Ascent 880 ft.
We start at Friston Church (W3W:solves:likewise:guidebook). Parking at Crowlink Car Park (free for NT members), or East Dean Car Park (free but you need to walk up the hill alongside the A259). Start: 9.30 am.
Lindsey Gwyne 07974930105
April 19th – Downland Ramble 7 miles 0 stiles
A circular walk across the Downs to East Dean and back with great views along the coast, over the Downs and across Eastbourne. Start of walk is at the start of the South Downs Way just above Eastbourne Downs Golf Club – W3W: drips,total,system. Bus No. 12
Parking is available just below the Youth Hostel on East Dean Road or in Pashley Road opposite. Start time of walk is 9.30 am.
Ros Hampton 07954 729294
May 17th – Details shortly
