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Hassocks to Lewes Coastal Hike Brisk Pace Several Ascents

Hosted by the Consul of the London Countryside Group
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Took place 2 months ago
Sun 27 Apr 10:45 - 17:00

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This is an exhilarating walk along the South Downs Way, a ridge of South Downs chalk grassland with panoramic views inland and out to the sea by Brighton.

HIGHLIGHTS

Lewes Castle

Amazing panoramic views out to the sea

The Iron Age fort at Ditchling Beacon

The NT nature reserve

Old Lewes racecourse

The scene of the Battle of Lewes Protected content

Lewes is where Tom Paine (author of The Rights of Man) lived

On the South Downs Way we pass an Iron Age fort at Ditchling Beacon. Then a climb back up onto the downs, before a final walk into Lewes along the River Ouse, then up to the Norman castle and through its gateway into the ancient High Street.

LUNCH

Bring a packed lunch & water

START: HASSOCKS TRAIN STATION

END: LEWES TRAIN STATION

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PACE: BRISK (For fit hikers only)

LENGTH: 17.1 km

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TIME: Approx 5 hours Protected content hours (Could be quicker depending on group speed)

Hike fee: £8

Hike leader: Anthony Protected content