Chelwood and Forest Row Circular - 12.5 miles

An attractive undulating walk through the wooded north western area of the Ashdown Forest, including the remarkable Chelwood Vachery. Lunch stop in Forest Row, where there is a choice of cafés, pubs and shops. There is also the option of having a picnic beside the church.

Cars required. Free parking, but spaces are limited, so car sharing is advised where possible.

Please post a comment if you are able to offer any members a lift from Brighton, south end of Preston Park for a 9:25am departure, or state an alternative location and the relevant time. Our recommended meeting point near the Rose Garden is shown on this map (http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=530851&y=105812&z=110&sv=530851,105812&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=533&ax=530851&ay=105812&lm=0). Leaders will be going directly to the start. The walk needs to begin promptly.

NB. Travel expenses are divided equally between the driver and the passengers, with the rate currently being 30p per mile for car sharing arrangements.

See our walks programme (http://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/find-a-walk-or-route/walk-detail.aspx?walkID=3903428) and the announcement (http://bahr.org.uk/profiles/blogs/reminder-30s-50s-chelwood-and-forest-row-circular-sunday-4th-june?xg_source=activity) on the main BAHR website for more information.

We don't ask you to pay to join us on your first three walks. Afterwards, in order to continue walking with our group, you must become a paid-up member of the Ramblers. Click here (http://www.ramblers.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-member.aspx) to apply. The cost is very reasonable and there are also other benefits. Please then bring your membership card with you.

It is essential to RSVP if you are coming on this walk and have not yet joined the Ramblers (see above).