DISCOVERING SUSSEX AUTUMN & WINTER 2017 / 18

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1 DISCOVERING SUSSEX AUTUMN & WINTER 2017 / 18 hard copy 2 WELCOME These walks are fully guided by experienced leaders who have a great love and knowledge of the Sussex countryside. They are freely open to everyone. The walks take place whatever the weather, but may be shortened by the leader in view of conditions on the day. There is no need to book. Simply turn up in good time and enjoy. The time in the programme is when the walk starts - not the time you should think about getting your boots on. There is no fixed charge for any of the local walks, but you may like to contribute 1 to the leader s costs - which will always be gratefully received! If you re not sure about any of the details in this programme please feel free to contact the appropriate leader a few days in advance. Grid References (GR.) identify the start point to within 100m. If you re not sure how it works log on to:- Public transport Dogs on Gets a Accompanied to start point lead welcome bit hilly children welcome TAKE CARE Toilets near Bring a Bring a Pub en-route the start snack picnic lunch or at finish Listen to the leader s advice at the start of the walk. Stay between the leader and the back-marker. If you are going to leave the walk for any reason tell someone. Take care when crossing roads do not simply follow the person in front of you. It is your responsibility to cross safely. Look out for barbed wire, potholes and other hazards. All leaders are first-aid trained; that means they basically know how to keep you comfortable until professional help arrives. In short : act responsibly, take care of yourself and enjoy our programme of walks to the full. CONTACTS Footprints of Sussex (incl Sonia & Judi) Per-Rambulations Geoffrey Mead : info@footprintsofsussex.co.uk : info@per-rambulations.co.uk : g.mead@sussex.ac.uk Geoffrey offers a series of short urban and country walks with a fascinating insight into the history and geography of the chosen area. Donations to local environmental/historic groups accepted.

2 "Tea & cake with the Scarecrows" SUNDAY 1st October 10:00am 8½ miles / 13.5 km Meet at Church Hill car park, Ashdown Forest. GR. TQ North over the Forest on B2026. Take B2188 right at Kings Standing. Car park approx 2 miles on left. A return to Motts Mill to view the annual scarecrow display stopping at Sherlocks Cottage for tea and cakes courtesy of Lesley and Graeme. A charity collection 'bucket' will be on hand. "Old Hove and Cliftonville by lamplight" SUNDAY 1st October 6:00pm 3 miles / 5 km Meet at the entrance to King Alfred car park, Hove. GR. TQ An evening stroll around these lesser known streets "That Old Chestnut" SUNDAY 15th October 10:30am 6 miles / 9.5 km Meet in the car park behind Burton Mill, 2m south of Petworth off A285. GR. SU A classic favourite, taking in Duncton Mill, Barlavington & Sutton with a chance to collect some edible chestnuts besides Burton Pond. "Ooo. so nice and flat" SUNDAY 22nd October 10:00am 8½ miles / 13.5 km Meet in car park by The Juggs Inn, Kingston near Lewes, GR. TQ An Ouse Valley circular taking in the pretty parishes of Rodmell, Iford & Swanborough. Surprisingly few hills for a Sonia Walk. Leader : Sonia, South Downs Way Walk team member. "Brighton, East of the Steine" SUNDAY 5th November 10:00am 2 miles / 3.5 km Meet at entrance to Brighton Museum GR. TQ Explore the St James Street area of the city of Brighton and learn the history of the Old Steine area

3 "Remembrance Sunday the Raid on Dieppe" SUNDAY 12th November at 10:40am 5 miles / 8 km Meet at The Mens Nature Reserve car park off A272 between Wisborough Green & Petworth signed Crimborne & Hawkhurst Court. GR. TQ A remembrance Sunday walk stopping at 11am at the place from which the ill-fated raid on Dieppe was planned. Continuing then on a shorter than usual walk into the Arun Valley. "Malling Up, Over & Down" SUNDAY 19th November 10:00am 6 miles / 10 km Meet at the Phoenix Causeway car park in Lewes, next to Harvey's Brewery (charges apply). GR. TQ An Autumn hike up to The Caburn and return over Malling Down. "Stanmer to Ditchling Beacon " SUNDAY 10th December 10:00am 4 miles / 6.5 km Meet outside Stanmer House, Stanmer Park. GR. TQ High downland and wide views "Not Quite Christmas" SUNDAY 10th December 10:30am Meet at Chantry Post car park high on the downs, head south off A283 from bottom of Manleys Hill, Storrington. GR. TQ A high level winter walk around Harrow Hill and Myrtle Grove with a taste of Christmas at the end! "Per-Rambulations Xmas Walk" SUNDAY 17th December 10:00am Meet at car park off Bost Hill opposite The Gallops, Findon Valley, 300m west of Findon Road (A24) GR. TQ Our annual pre-christmas walk returning this year to the downland surrounding the A24. Hot mince pies and sausage rolls served up at the end with mulled wine. Leaders: Terry & Cathy, Per-Rambulations

4 *** 2018 *** "Cuckmere Valley Churches" SUNDAY 7th January 10:00am 11 miles / 17 km Meet at Arlington Reservoir car park (pay & display) Station Road, Berwick, BN26 6TB. 1.5 miles north of A27 and 600m north of Berwick Station. GR. TQ Alternative parking in lay-by opposite entrance. Another chance, last walked 8 years ago, to enjoy a longer than normal walk discovering many of the churches and communities that occupy the Cuckmere Valley "West Firle: Downland scarpfoot" SUNDAY 14th January 10:00am 4 miles / 6.5 km Meet at Firle village car park. GR. TQ Park, pasture and guaranteed mud! "High Winter Views of The Arun" SUNDAY 14th January 10:15am Meet in car park behind the George & Dragon at Burpham. Take minor road north off A27 just 200m east of Arundel Station. GR. TQ This will be the 22 nd consecutive year of this ever-popular walk. It s a classic winter downland walk, not to be missed. "Dial Post circular" SUNDAY 4th February 10:00am 4 miles / 6.5km Meet at Dial Post village hall GR. TQ Low weald lanes and 're-wilding' "A Link to West Grinstead Park" SUNDAY 11th February 10:30am Meet at the car park by the old West Grinstead Station on A272. GR. TQ A mainly level Wealden walk, twisting around small woods and fields before crossing West Grinstead Park to the pretty parish church.

5 "The Arun from above and below" SUNDAY 18th February 10:00am 10 miles / 16 km Meet Mill Road, Arundel, o/s entrance to car park (charges apply) and opposite entrance to Castle. GR. TQ BN18 9PA. A walk either side of the River Arun, along riverside paths and over downland tracks. Thorney Island SUNDAY 25th February 10:00am Meet at The Clubroom, Paynes Boatyard, Thornham Lane, Thorney Island, PO10 8DD, free parking and use of the club facilities by kind permission of the owner. GR. SU A circular walk around the Thorney Island shoreline with splendid views of Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Please bring a packed lunch and drink. Leader: Judi Darley, Chichester Harbour Conservancy "Falmer: Campus and village" SUNDAY 4th March 10:00am 3 miles / 5 km Meet at the Sports Centre car park, University of Sussex. Explore both the University campus and the village of Falmer. "The Adur and Above" SUNDAY 18th March 10:30am Roadside parking by the old Sussex Pad, just north of the Shoreham Airport traffic lights on A27. GR : TQ A river and downland walk in the Adur Valley and a personal pilgrimage for Keith, 6 years on. "Early Spring across Chailey Common" SUNDAY 25th March 10:00am 8 miles / 13 km Meet at Red House car park, off Warrs Hill Lane, Chailey Common North, 500m north of A272 junction with A275. GR. TQ A chance to hopefully experience the first signs of the arrival of Spring.