Good Friday on the South Downs

Fri 18th Apr 2025

Walk Details:

Event Type
Group Walk
Region
Southern England
Local Group
Kent
Distance
20ml.
Start Time
9:00
Route
Meet at start of South Downs Way at bottom of slope by finger post. Parking in road where King Edwards Parade & Dukes Drive meet.

A circular route via Beachy Head, the Seven Sisters & Cuckmere Valley to Alfriston, where there will be a lunch stop, & returning via inland section of South Downs Way & Jevington. Toilets will be available (subject to being open on the day) at Birling Gap (around 4 miles) & Alfriston. Please note that this is a relatively demanding & hilly walk & that the pace is expected to be a little more than 3mph

General Notes
There are tea rooms & pubs in Alfriston although you may prefer to bring a packed lunch. It would be appreciated if you could advise beforehand of your intention to attend, in bid to help with registration
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