Day Walk – Nutley and Ashdown ForestSunday 24th August 2025An opportunity to explore the northeast of our club region with a walk in the Ashdown Forest, located between Uckfield, Tunbridge Wells and East Grinstead. The walk will roughly follow the route of Southern Comfort in Trail Magazine, though I will tweak it a little and I have certainly tweaked the start and end points as the parking in Nutley is not so great. https://explore.osmaps.com/route/515106/Trail-Magazine-Southern-comfort Following inspiration from some of the clumps earlier in the year we will meet in the large car park at Friend's Clump. Advance warning - there is a parking charge for the day though this does go to the forest maintenance. Meet at 09.30 for a 09.45 departure. The car park is large but you may wish to car share as this is a little way from the south coast. The walk could be up to 13 miles with approximately 1725 feet of ascent and great views. I may cut this down a little but it will likely take six hours with coffee and picnic lunch. This circuit combines woodland, ponds, streams and heathland with fine views. A World War Two memorial and an old windmill, reputed to have once stood at Crowborough or Goudhurst, or possibly both, add to the interest. Please let the organiser know if you wish to join us and if you need help co-ordinating lift sharing. |
| Organiser: Toby Robinson | email: |
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| Grid reference: TQ 456 289 Post Code: TN22 3HY what3words: : ///melon.executive.game Coordinates: E 0.07560, N 51.04108 |
Day Walk – Devilʼs DykeSunday 7th September 2025Meet at the Devilʼs Dyke car park for a 10.30 start. We will walk from Devilʼs Dyke towards Newtimber Hill, through Pyecombe over to Wolstonbury Hill then back round Pyecombe heading towards Varncombe Hill where we will join the Monarchs Way for a while before heading back up to Devils Dyke. Total distance is 10.5 miles with 1905ft of ascent. Please remember your packed lunch. For those travelling by public transport the number 77 bus runs from Brighton. It may also be possible to do car shares - please let the organiser know if you are willing to offer or if you would like to have a lift. |
| Organiser: Amber Benbow-Hart | email: |
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| Grid reference: TQ 258 109 Post Code: BN1 8YJ what3words: : ///budgeted.powerful.inflict Coordinates: W 0.21243, N 50.8847 |
Day Walk – Surrey HillsSunday 21st September 2025A walk in the stunning Surrey Hills. - 10 miles, or thereabouts, discovering many of the lesser used paths on Leith Hill. Enjoy stunning views from the tower (if open - bring your NT card), a few ups and downs and some welcome shade if it is hot. Meet at Mill Road NT Car Park, South Holmwood ready for a 10.00 hrs start. (Mill Road car park is free and is easy to find being directly off the A24. If coming northwards on the A24 Mill Road is on the right and the car park is almost immediately on the left. It is quite small so car sharing is recommended. There are alternative options nearby if needed.) |
| Organiser: Jacqui Hiscocks | email: |
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| Grid reference: TQ 173 452 Post Code: RH5 4NR what3words: : ///shield.will.owners Coordinates: W 0.3223, N 51.1935 |
Day Walk –Saturday 4th October 2025Details to follow. |
| Organiser: James Appleton | email: |
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