Nov 2018 – Jan 2019 Walks, Strolls & Events
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Nov 2018 – Jan 2019 Walks, Strolls & Events South Downs Walks and Strolls Programme Registered Office: 2 Swan Court, Station Road, Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 1RL Tel: 01798 875073 Email: [email protected] www. southdownssociety.org.uk The Society is a limited company by guarantee, registered No. 319437 and is a registered charity No.230329 Dear Members This autumn/winter brings a fine range of walks and strolls. Thankfully as one or two leaders drop out, others return from sickness and injury. Thank you all leaders for your continuing efforts to fill our programme. As we write this letter, the weather is perfect for walking. We have recovered from the summer's heat, which was too much for some of us, but we now start to consider the possibility of mud! One strolls leader has entitled her mini-series 'On Sussex Hills' after the Sussex drinking song composed by Hilaire Belloc and sung frequently by the South Downs Folk Singers. Many other leaders have obviously been thinking the same, alert to the difficulties last winter and spring brought us - spot the hills in the titles! Some of you have been asking about numbers on walks. For the May to July programme the average was 6 or 7 per walk. Certainly in the very hot weather many stayed at home. Hopefully we shall see some of you at the Christmas lunch on 7th December and at the Christmas Walk and Stroll on 13th December with lunch at the The Shepherd and Dog, Fulking followed by Carols in Newtimber Church. Rosemary Warren (Walks co-ordinator). E-mail: [email protected] Judy Robinson (Strolls co-ordinator). E-mail: [email protected] Notes for walkers & cyclists Please ensure you have read the ‘Walks Guidance Notes’ on our website www.southdownssociety.org.uk (go to ‘Who we are’ then ‘Public documents’) or contact the South Downs Society office. Please remember to take care of your own safety on walks and strolls, and make sure you wear appropriate footwear and clothing and you are fit for the walk/stroll outlined. Make your own way to the meeting place and please consider the use of car sharing or public transport where possible. For advice about a particular walk or stroll, contact the South Downs Society office on 01798 875073 or contact the leader. The first three figures in the map reference, e.g. 121, refer to maps in the OS Explorer series. New walkers – please note that the start time on the programme is the time we start walking. It is best to arrive at the meeting place at least 15 minutes before this time, to allow for putting on boots etc. All routes are circular unless stated otherwise. At lunch breaks, some people have a meal in the pub while others eat their packed lunch away from the pub premises and then go in for a drink or coffee. We usually stop for about an hour. E = Easy walk, mostly flat with few or no stiles, well-suited for more gentle walking - Strolls (grey heading) are a maximum of 9 miles. Walks (white) are 9+ miles. Dogs, where permitted, must be under control. Owners must do as requested by the leader. No extendable leads please. Cyclists: Members are responsible for their own safety - helmets can help prevent a head injury if you fall from your bike. Please note that terrain may vary from bridleways to public roads. Experienced cyclists over 18 only. Registered Office: 2 Swan Court, Station Road, Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 1RL Tel: 01798 875073 Email: [email protected] www. southdownssociety.org.uk The Society is a limited company by guarantee, registered No. 319437 and is a registered charity No.230329 Thursday 1st November “Arun Navigation Walk” 09.30-16.15 15.5m WALK Start: Hesworth Common CP, Fittleworth Grid Ref: OL10 (121) / TQ007193 (also need map 134) Route: Limbourne Farm, Westland, Lee Place, Newbridge (Pub – The Limeburners) Lordings Lock, Bedham, Little Bognor Chidham on Chichester Friday 2nd November 11.00-12.30 2.25m STROLL(E) Harbour Start: Cobnor Farm Amenity Car Park, Chidham Lane PO18 8TD Grid Ref: 120 (OL8) / SU793035 Route: A quiet corner of Chichester Harbour, flat farmland, sleepy village and views across the Bosham Channel; flat terrain. Pub (The Old House at Home) after stroll. Saturday 3rd November Firle to Alfriston 09.45-15.30 10m WALK Start: Firle Village CP Grid Ref: 123 / TQ470074 Route: Bopeep, Alfriston (various eating places) Alciston, Berwick Monday 5th November Patching and Patching Hill 11.00-14.30 4m STROLL(E) Start: North end of France Lane, Patching BN13 3XF (near) Grid Ref: 121 / TQ089069 Route: Patching hill, Surgeons Fields, Orchard House Farm, Patching, (Pub - Worlds End), Patching Pond. Tuesday 6th November “The Cuckmere Valley” 09.45-15.30 11m WALK Start: Alfriston Village CP (fee payable or nearby streets) Grid Ref: 123 / TQ521032 Route: Bostal Hill, Litlington (Pub – Plough & Harrow) Friston Forest Thursday 8th November Petworth to Halfway Bridge 09.30-1600 14m WALK Start: Petworth Park North CP (NT charge) Grid Ref: OL33 (133) / SU966239 Route: Lurgashall, Upperfold Farm, Lodsworth, Halfway Bridge (Pub – Halfway Bridge) River, Upperton, Petworth Park Over Mill Hill to the River Saturday 10th November 10.00-15.00 7m STROLL Ouse Start: Piddinghoe Church car park BN9 9AP Grid Ref: 122 / TQ435031 Route: Telscombe, Mill Hill, Rodmell (Pub - Abergavenny Arms), Southease, River Ouse to Piddinghoe. “Remembrance Sunday Walk” Gill's Sunday 11th November 09.15-16.00 12.5m WALK Lap to Fairwarp (Ashdown Forest) Start: Gill's Lap CP, B2026 Chuck Hatch Road / Kidd's Hill junction (nearest postcode TN7 4EU) Grid Ref: 135 / TQ467316 Route: Airman's Grave (2 min silence) Fairwarp (Pub – Foresters Arms) King's Standing, North Pole (Notes: * this is a joint walk with Sussex Sunday Walkers, aka Wealdmen ** Walk may be shortened to circa 11miles by self-leading after King's Standing via Vanguard Way, direct to CP) Sorry, no dogs thank you Tuesday 13th November Partridge Green to West Grinstead 09.45-15.30 11.25m WALK Start: Partridge Green, Village Hall Lane CP Grid Ref: 122 / TQ190192 Route: Posbrook's Cottage, West Grinstead Church, Newhouse Farm, West Grinstead (Café – The Orchards, on A272) Lancaster's Farm, Mockford Wednesday 14th November Finchdean & Idsworth 10.30-13.15 6.5m STROLL Start: The George Car Park, Finchdean (with permission) PO8 0AU Grid Ref: 120 / SU738126 Route: Rolling countryside, field and woodland, Slopes taken at an easy pace. Ancient Church and some fine views. Lunch at Pub at end or picnic in ‘the Pound’. To ensure this stroll takes place please let us know of your intention to join it. Tel or e-mail by 8pm on the previous evening. Thursday 15th November “Box Hill Bone Breaker” 09.00-16.00 15m WALK Start: Ryka's CP, Burford Bridge, Dorking RH5 6BY Grid Ref: 146 / TQ171520 Route: West Humble, Polesden Lacey, Norbury Park, Mickleham Downs, Headley (Pub – Cock Inn) Headley Heath, White Hill, Juniper Top, Box Hill Note: 2300ft total ascent Friday 16th November On Sussex Hills – 'Ditchling Down' 10.00-13.00 6m STROLL Start: Stanmer Park CP near pond and Church BN1 9PZ Grid Ref: 122 / TQ337097 Route: Up to the South Downs Way and Ditchling Beacon ('Ditchling Down' in Belloc's song) via Highpark Wood. Along a short way to the east then return. Steady climb to start and towards end. Stanmer House or Village Café at end. Saturday 17th November Bolney to Cowfold 09.45-15.30 10.5m WALK Start: Bolney, on old A23 road called Crossways, off new A23 roundabout on A272 Grid Ref: 134 / TQ267224 Route: Wykehurst Park, Colwood Manor, Pict's Farm, Cowfold (Pub – Hare & Hounds) King's Lane, Westridge Place, Brooklands Farm, Bolney Mill Tuesday 20th November Firle to Alfriston 09.30-15.30 13m WALK Start: Firle CP on top of the downs Grid Ref: 123 / TQ468058 Route: Poverty Bottom, Alfriston (Pub – Market Cross) Tilton Farm Three churches walk Tuesday 20th November 09.45-12.30 5m STROLL starting at Ditchling Start: Ditchling Village Hall Car Park BN6 8TA Grid Ref: 122 / TQ326152 Route: Mostly firm ground over fields and paths to Streat church, southwards to Westmeston church and back to Ditchling. Pub (White Horse) after stroll if required. Figure of Eight around Thursday 22nd November 09.30-15.30 13m WALK Duncton Start: Duncton “The Cricketers” CP or overspill CP nearby Grid Ref: 121 / SU960170 Route: Barlavington Down, Graffham, Duncton (Pub – The Cricketers) Crouch Farm, Sutton Petworth Ancient Trees Thursday 22nd November 10.30-12.30 4m STROLL Walk Start: Petworth Park, London Road, NORTH Car Park GU28 9LS (Nearest post code. Bring National Trust card or cash for Parking.) Grid Ref: 121 / SU966240 Route: Fascinating walk through the Park trees from 350-800 years old. Petworth's ancient trees walk is dotted with magnificent oaks, limes, beeches and chestnuts, and passes the Beelzebub Oak which has its own plaque in the wall behind it. It also passes by recently restored viewpoints from the North end of the Upper Pond. The fallow deer, long views and great trees make for a compelling walk. Saturday 24th November Jack & Jill to Hurstpierpoint 09.30-16.00 12m WALK Start: Clayton Windmills Grid Ref: 122 / TQ303134 Route: Sussex Border Path, Hurst Wickham, Hurstpierpoint (Pub – White Horse) Wolstonbury Hill, SDW Tuesday 27th November Cocking to Singleton 10.00-15.45 13m WALK Start: CP on A286 south of Cocking Grid Ref: 120 / SU874166 Route: Staple Ash Farm, Singleton (Pub – Partridge Inn) Heyshott Tuesday 27th November Eastbourne in Winter 10.00-13.00 5m STROLL Start: Outside The Lamb Inn, Old Town.