DISCOVERING
SUSSEX
£2
October 2014 - March 2015
This programme has been compiled by
www.footprintsofsussex.co.uk
www.per-rambulations.co.uk
01903 - 813381
01903 - 246339
and
A series of guided walks
led by experienced local walking guides
friends
compiled by
www.footprintsofsussex.co.uk
01903 - 813381
www.per-rambulations.co.uk
01903 - 246339
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.
There is no fixed charge for any of the local walks, but if you see a hat left out, 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.
The time in the programme is when the walk starts - not the time you should think
about getting your boots on. Grid References (GR.) identify the start point to within
100m. If you’re not sure how it works log on to:http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/docs/support/guide-to-nationalgrid.pdf
Public transport
to start point
Dogs on
lead welcome
Gets a
bit hilly
Accompanied
children welcome
MARCH
“Dallington in Springtime”
SUNDAY 1st March 10 am
4 miles / 6.5 km
Meet at St. Giles Church, High Street, Dallington. GR. TQ 657.191
Dallington sits high on a Wealden ridge with fine views all round. We will walk
through springtime woods and meadows.
Leader: Geoffrey Mead, University of Sussex
“Beware the Ides of March !”
SUNDAY 15th March 10:30 am
7 miles / 11 km
Meet at Ambersham Common car park, north of the Hoyle/Graffham crossroads
GR. SU 913.195
A delightfully varied walk circling around the village of Graffham to visit the stud
farm at Lavington and maybe see the new-born foals and catch sight of a mad
March hare today - gone tomorrow….
Leaders: Keith McKenna & Sally Dench, Footprints of Sussex
“Spring is here on Chailey Common”
Toilets near
the start
Bring a
snack
Bring a
picnic lunch
Pub en-route
or at finish
TAKE CARE
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
: [email protected]
Per-Rambulations
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Geoffrey Mead
: [email protected]
SUNDAY 29th March 10 am
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 392.217
A walk that has become a firm favourite around the commons of Chailey as we
enjoy all the first signs of Spring from lambs to bluebells - and maybe a cuckoo ?
Leaders : Terry Owen & Peter Anderson, Per-Rambulations
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SPECIAL EVENTS
“The Annual South Downs Way Walk”
SATURDAY 6th June to SUNDAY 14th June 2015
The 36th annual walk along the full 100 miles of our own ‘National Trail’.
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.
Walking this year from Eastbourne to Winchester.
Bookings open in December 2014 on website : www.southdownsway.com
“Muddy walk at Dial Post ?”
SUNDAY 18th January 10 am
4 miles / 6.5 km
Meet at Dial Post village hall just off A24. GR. TQ 155.195
A winter walk through the Wealden clay.
Leader: Geoffrey Mead, University of Sussex
FEBRUARY
“Hove by lamplight”
SUNDAY 1st February 6 pm
2 miles / 3.5 km
Meet in Palmeira Square, Hove by the floral clock. GR. TQ 295.044
An urban walk after dark around the Hove-Brighton borderland.
Leader: Geoffrey Mead, University of Sussex
“Winter across the Serpent Commons”
SUNDAY 8th February 10 am
8½ miles / 13.5 km
Meet at Lavington Common car park, 1 mile west of A285 at Heath End
(2 miles south of Petworth) GR. SU 949.187
Following a section of the Serpent Trail, this walk snakes across the commons
of West Sussex.
Leaders: Terry Owen & Peter Anderson, Per-Rambulations
“So just how long can a furlong be ?”
SUNDAY 22nd February 10:30 am
8 miles / 13 km
Meet in the car park at Chantry Post on the South Downs Way. GR. TQ 087.119
A high level walk taking in the Long Furlong, Clapham Church and a little yomp
over Black Patch.
Leaders: Keith McKenna & Sally Dench, Footprints of Sussex
OCTOBER 2014
“Shoreham new & old”
SUNDAY 5th October 10 am
2 miles / 3.5 km
Meet at St. Mary de Haura Church, Shoreham. GR. TQ 215.043
A morning walk along the riverside to Old Shoreham and return via the old
wooden bridge and airfield.
Leader: Geoffrey Mead, Sussex University
“The Sussex vendange”
SUNDAY 12th October 10:30 am
6 miles / 9.5 km
Park in recreation ground just northwest of West Chiltington Common,
on the road from the common to West Chilt. GR. TQ 084.179
A walk around two of our most successful vineyards to see how this year’s
harvest has gone … and perhaps sample a glass of last year’s vintage.
Leaders: Keith McKenna & Sally Dench, Footprints of Sussex
“What’s on the other side of Wisborough Green?”
SUNDAY 19th October 10 am
6 miles / 9.5 km
Meet on the wide verge north of Wisborough Green. Turn north from A272
at Wisborough Green onto Loxwood Rd for about 1 km. GR. TQ 050.171
A stroll without undue undulation along some lesser known footpaths including
a diversion (weather permitting) to where the waters of the canal may flow again
Leaders : Peter Anderson & Terry Owen , Per-Rambulations
NOVEMBER
“Circus-Circus”
Yes it does snow on
the South Downs Way
SUNDAY 2nd November 10 am
2 miles / 3.5 km
Meet outside Brighton Fire Station, Preston Circus. GR. TQ 312.055
An urban walk around the Brighton-Preston parish boundary looking for items of
local history and the historic landscape.
Leader: Geoffrey Mead, Sussex University
“Remembrance Sunday in Chichester”
“Per-Rambulations Christmas Walk”
SUNDAY 9th November 10:15 am
8 miles / 13 km
Meet in the car park at Hunston, just east of Poyntz Bridge. GR. SU 865.023
A level walk following the Chichester Canal into the city for 11am. Walking back to
the harbour through the marina and then via the pretty ship canal - haunt of coots
and moorhens.
Leaders: Keith McKenna & Sally Dench, Footprints of Sussex
SUNDAY 21st December 10 am
7 miles / 11 km
Meet at the public car park at Highdown Gardens, Ferring, just off A259
Littlehampton Road. GR. TQ 098.042
A different location from previous years as we celebrate the arrival of Christmas
with a fine walk, mulled wine and cider, hot sausage rolls and mince pies.
Leaders : Terry Owen & Peter Anderson, Per-Rambulations
“The bottoms around Castle Hill”
“The Steyning Christmas Walk”
SUNDAY 16th November 10 am
9 miles / 14.5 km
Meet at the car park on B2123 Falmer Road, Woodingdean; southwest of
Newmarket Hill. GR. TQ 356.063
How many downland ‘bottoms’ can we find along this walk around Castle Hill
Nature Reserve ? Wonderful downland walking. A shorter walk may be chosen if
weather conditions demand.
Leaders : Terry Owen & Peter Anderson, Per-Rambulations
DECEMBER
SATURDAY 27th December 10:30 am
7 miles / 11 km
Meet at Beggars Bush car park on the bostal road over the downs between
Steyning & Sompting. GR. TQ 162.080
The chance to walk off the excesses of the previous two days with an
invigorating high level walk over the downs. Mulled wine and mince pies await at
the end of the walk. Bring your guests, grannies and the grandchildren !
Leaders: Keith McKenna & Sally Dench, Footprints of Sussex
JANUARY 2015
“Brave the Beacon for 2015”
“Winter on the scarpfoot”
SUNDAY 7th December 10 am
4 miles / 6.5 km
Meet at Folkington Church. GR. TQ 559.038
A winter stroll through fields and lanes at the foot of the South Downs.
Leader: Geoffrey Mead, University of Sussex
SUNDAY 4th January 10 am
6 miles / 9 km
Meet by church at Stanmer Park, off A27 west of Sussex University.
GR. TQ.337.097
A bracing walk up onto the South Downs Way at Ditchling Beacon to welcome in
the New Year and perhaps blow a few cobwebs away after the festivities
Leaders : Terry Owen & Peter Anderson, Per-Rambulations
“Charlotte Smith – how did she find the time to write ?”
SUNDAY 14th December 10:30 am
6 miles / 9.5 km
Meet in the southern car park at Lords Piece, southeast of Burton Mill Pond.
GR. SU 992.169
A varied woodland walk with a chance to buy your Christmas tree from the Bignor
Park Estate; returning via Sutton and the West Sussex Literary Trail
(and an explanation of the title).
Leaders: Keith McKenna & Sally Dench, Footprints of Sussex
“High winter views of The Arun - 20 times a winner”
SUNDAY 18th January 10 am
6 miles / 9 km
Meet in car park behind the George Inn at Burpham. Take the minor road north
off A27 just 200m east of Arundel Station. GR. TQ 040.089
Almost an institution…. this will be the 20th consecutive year we have done this
walk in mid winter. Do come along and see just why it is such a magical walk.
Leaders: Keith McKenna & Sally Dench, Footprints of Sussex