POLEGATE RAMBLING CLUB
WALKS PROGRAMME – May to August 2026
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.
SATURDAY walks – 7 to 8 miles at a moderately brisk pace on the first Saturday of the month. Meeting is at the start of the walk for a 9.30 am. start. Bring refreshments for a coffee break but will back by lunchtime.
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, Battle and Rye. These are advertised within our our usual programme and details are emailed to members.
May 2026
May 7th
Hellingly Country Park 2 miles
Bus No.52 @ 9:43 Downland Medical Centre to Roebuck Park Hailsham. Walk and refreshments
Wendy 520015 or 07914431464
Picnic with Rudyard 4.9 miles 0 stiles 2 steepish hills
Start by walking the Undercliff between the sea and Roedean School. At Rottingdean we turn inland to have our break in Kipling Gardens then on through countryside and a nature reserve, then back to the start. Mostly flat but with two steepish hills A varied walk with coastal and downland views.
Alan 07753610752 SVP £6.00
A Homage to Heather 10.5 miles No stiles 3 steepish hills.
A walk around Ovingdean and Whitehawk using footpaths, tracks, pavements and Brighton seafront. This walks includes some of the paths used by Heather Rudman, a Polegate Rambler and past President who died last year.
John and Theresa 07719437464 SVP £6.00
May 14th
Totally New Area 5.25 miles 6 proper stiles, 6 step through, no steepish hills.
Flat walk around Rushlake Green and Three Cups. Some lane walking, fields, paths and woodland. Lovely views. Please bring a picnic lunch and we can sit on the Green afterwards.
Judy 07802877514
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 £6.00
May 16th Saturday Walk – See Web Page.
May 21st
Harbour Stroll 1.5 miles
Bus No. 54 @ 9.34 at Polegate Railway Station to Cornfield Road, then change for Sovereign Harbour. Stroll around harbour and refreshments.
Barbara 07710069815
Bo Peep Circular 5.5 miles No stiles
Circular, flat walk from Pevensey Castle across the Levels. One short steep descent and a long moderate slope back up to the ridge.
Martyn 07795199891 SVP £2.00
A View of the White Horse 10 miles 2 stiles 4 steepish hills
An East Dean circular from the car park with undulating paths across the Downland. Usual arrangements for car sharing from the rec.
Doris and Gavin 07552763683 SVP £1.50
May 28th
Along the Wealdway to Upper Dicker 5.5 miles 5 stiles No steepish hills
Flattish walk from Arlington Reservoir to Upper Dicker returning around reservoir itself. Coffee at Upper Dicker cafe/shop. Also refreshments available at the end. Parking in lay-by or Reservoir car park (chargeable).
Rumbling Rocks 2026, Return Tour Starring Eridge and Harrison Rocks 9 miles 5 stiles No steepish hills, a few slopes
Different geology, different landscape, green sandstone outcrops, forest, views of Sussex Weald and a great country house, (Groombridge Place).
Richard 07926500419 Please text only as hard of hearing SVP £6.00
June 2026
June 4th
Malling to Ringmer 2.5 miles
Bus No.28 @9.45 Polegate Cross Roads opposite St. Georges Church. Nature trail and cycle path to village. Short hill at the start then rough chalky path till it meets the cycle path. Refreshments at the end.
Sue Taylor 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
Forest and Downland Circular 11 miles 1 stile A few steepish hills
A downland walk from YHA to Friston. We walk through forest to East Dean returning via Eldon Bottom.
Jayne 07775631499 SVP £1.50
June 11th
Jubilee Path 5 miles No stiles
Circular walk from YHA East Dean Road along the Jubilee Path.
Brenda 07907678148 SVP £1.50
Walk in the Weald 10 miles 10 stiles 2 steepish hills
Walk in the fields, woods and some roads. Tea and cake at the end.
Aled 07858070497 SVP £6.00
June 13th
Alan’s London Walk
Contact Alan on 07753610752 if you have not already signed up.
Saturday Walk Details TBC and can be found on Saturday web page Click here
June 18th
Hailsham to Horsebridge 2 miles
No.51 bus from Downland Medical Centre @ 10.43 to South Car Park Hailsham. Walk Cuckoo Trail to Kings Head for refreshments.
Joy 487269 or 07835986485
Bede’s to Tout and Back 5 miles No stiles
From Bede’s School across downland to Belle Tout and return via Cornish Farm.
Gary 351553 or 07773382426 SVP £1.50
Mayfield Vistas 10 miles 3 stiles 2 steepish hills
Around Mayfield with evidence of the iron industry.
Lesley 07933237300 SVP £4.50
June 25th
No Bat and Ball Cricketers 4.55 miles No stiles
Climb to the ridge from Berwick and be rewarded with magnificent views of the countryside, downs and sea.
Jacky 07774263745 SVP £1.20
Not Getting Lost around Cowbeech 10 miles 7 stiles No steepish hills
A pleasant walk through fields and woods with a couple of undulations but no steep hills!
Gill 07963930941
July 2026
July 2nd
West Ham to Pevensey Castle 2 miles
Bus No.6 @ 09:32 Downland Medical Centre. Through village and Castle grounds. Refreshments then Community Garden and back of church. Sue Taylor 07972579340
Crows to Cats 5.5miles 9 stiles 2 moderate hills
Crowhurst to Catsfield circular. Woodland, bird reserve, farmland.
Sonia 07790184583 SVP £5.10 Please only text
Village Hop 10 miles 5 stiles No steepish hill
Circular walk around & between Sussex villages, fairly flat, mostly field paths. Beautiful views. Parking at Arlington reservoir either lay-by (free) or in car park £2
Lindsey 07974930105 SVP £1.50
July 9th Summer Picnic (details to follow)
11th July Saturday Walk Details TBC and can be found on Saturday Walks Page.
July 16th
Channel Views 0.75 or 2 miles
Bus No.52 @ 09:49 Polegate Station to Eastbourne changing to Town Tour bus (will need to buy a ticket) alighting at Belle Tout, then walk to Birling Gap for coffee stop. Optional continue to walk to East Dean.
Sue Taylor 07972579340
East Dean To South Downs Way And Back 5miles 1 Stile 1 steepish hill.
From East Dean walk through Downs Golf Course to SDW and return via SD National Park.
Denise and Royce 07528957735 SVP £1.50
The Lost Byway 10.5 miles 2 stiles No steep hills.
A fairly flat walk across fields, through ‘The Brooks’ and back along the Ouse.
John and Theresa 07719437464 SVP £3.30
July 23rd
Old Heathfield Circular 5 miles 2 stiles No steepish hills.
Undulating countryside, heathland, quiet lanes, farmyards, ponds and a ford.
Barbara O 07709998678 SVP £3.60
A Horam Adventure 10.5 miles 7 stiles 3 steepish hills.
A circular walk from Horam to Rushlake Green and back via woods and paths.
Doris and Gavin 07552763683 SVP £3.00
July 30th
Seafront 1.25 miles
Bus No.52 @ 09:49 Polegate Station to Eastbourne, then Meads bus to foot of Beachy Head and walk to Wish Tower. Joy 487269 or 07835986485
Explore Poverty Bottom 5 miles 5 stiles No steepish hills
From Mount Pleasant near Newhaven head north to the Downs and then east along Poverty Bottom to join the Wealdway then to Bishopstone. Short ascents – typical downland walk.
Alan 07753610752 SVP £3.30
1066 Country Walk to Herstmonceux 10 miles 16 stiles 1 steepish hill
Undulating on mostly good paths, some road walking..
John & Marion 07732971557 SVP £2.70
August 2026
August 6th
Downland Walk 5 miles No stiles
Circular Walk from YHA East Dean Rd Brenda 07907678148 SVP £1.50
Yew Tree Saunter 8 ish miles No stiles
Flatish walk across fields and paths
Jenny B 07594504828 SVP £1.50
August 8th Saturday Walk Details TBC and found on Saturday Walks Website
August 13th
Bexhill Seafront and Park 2 miles
Meet Downlands Medical Centre for No. 53 bus at 10.12. Walk along seafront and refreshments.
Barbara 07710069815
Return to the Long Man 5.5 miles 1 stile 2 steepish hills
From Wilmington Priory mainly on downland paths and tracks with one stretch of road walking. Couple of steepish climbs but nothing impossible! Free parking at Wilmington Priory but limited so car sharing essential.
Claire, Donna, Philip 07941665683 SVP 90p
Mill and Memorial 9.5 miles 2 stiles 2 steepish hills
Downland paths and tracks
Paul and Barbara 07812822879 SVP £6.00
August 20th
Cuckoo and Wine 5.25 miles 8 stiles No steepish hills
A gentle circular walk up the Cuckoo Trail from Horam, returning through pastureland, woodland by a vineyard.
Jacky 07774263745 SVP £2.70
Beyond Chiddingly 9 miles 14 stiles No steepish hills
Fields and lanes north of Chiddingly
John and Esther 07579780999 SVP £2.40
August 27th
Cuckmere Haven 3 miles
Meet Polegate Station for 09:49 number 52 bus to Eastbourne Station then Brighton bus to Seven Sisters . Walk to sea before return to café.
Val Dunbar 07596293800
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
Kingston to Blackcap and Back 10.5 miles No stiles 2 steepish hills
From Kingston village we go towards Lewes passing Ashcombe Mill then up to Blackcap with wonderful views. We return via Newmarket Hill with more lovely views.
Alan 07753610752 SVP £4.20
