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Sussex

Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2016.
© OpenStreetMap contributors under Open Database Licence.
Rights of way data from selected Local Authorities.
Large scale digital mapping is provided by John Thorn.
Region:
Southern England
Web Site:
https://ldwa.org.uk/sussex
Chairman:
Steve Hewitt
Email:
shewitt@outlook.com
Group Secretary:
Paul Collis
Email:
collispaul@btinternet.com
Treasurer:
Jane Bates
Email:
janecbates16@gmail.com
Strider Input:
Chris Kennedy
Email:
chriskennedy60@hotmail.co.uk
Walks Organiser:
Chris Kennedy
Email:
chriskennedy60@hotmail.co.uk
Compliance Officer:
Christopher Coates
Event hall booking organiser:
Wesley McCullough
Email:
wesley.mccullough.wm@gmail.com
Event Marshal co ordinator:
Jane Giles
Email:
janegiles18@outlook.com
IT support:
Allen Hare
Email:
walks@hare.org.uk
Challenge event Organiser:
Steve Hewitt
Email:
shewitt@outlook.com

Current Walk Programme:

Date Name Event Type Mileage
Sat 25th Jul 2026 Where East meets West, around the Adurs Group Walk c20ml.
Sat 1st - Sun 2nd Aug 2026 Sussex Stride 2026 - Marshal's Walk Group Walk c52+ml.
Sat 8th Aug 2026 Plank on The Hill: LINEAR WALK Group Walk c23+ml.
Sat 15th Aug 2026 Cuckmere Pilgrimage + 2 Churches Group Walk C15+ml.
Sat 22nd - Sun 23rd Aug 2026 Sussex Stride 2026 Challenge Event c52+ml.

General Information:

Challenge Events

Challenge Events

A Challenge event is a longer, organised, walk mostly on footpaths and other Public Rights of Way, across open fields and moors, avoiding tarmac as much as possible. The challenge is to the individual, e.g. 30 miles in 10 hours, it is NOT a race.

Social Walks

Social Walks

There are currently 42 local groups and being a member of one of these is great fun! Indeed, without them the LDWA would not exist. Local groups host regular group walks led by one of their members and some also organise social events and longer trips.

Long Distance Paths

Long Distance Paths

Want to find out about a long distance path? This website includes a searchable database of over 1,500 UK paths and trails covering more than 88,000 miles. Path information includes maps, publications, and accommodation near the path.

100 Mile Challenge

Annual 100 Mile Challenge

The annual 100 mile event is the LDWA's flagship event. Held every year in a different part of the country, to coincide with the late May Bank Holiday, up to 500 people gather to walk 100 miles in 48 hours.
Quick links
 
The Long Distance Walkers Association

Doubletree Court, 10A Cavendish Street,
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7AD

Long Distance Walkers Association
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