From the River Ouse to the South Downs: A classic circular ramble from Lewes
Details
Join us for a refreshing circular walk from Lewes, following the scenic River Ouse and the South Downs Way. We’ll enjoy gentle, flat walking beside the river, surrounded by rolling hills, before a gradual climb through open chalkland leading us to sweeping views across the Sussex countryside, before returning to Lewes. All in all, a lovely Saturday stroll with fresh air, great views, and good conversation in the heart of the South Downs, rounded off with a drink or two in a cosy pub.
SUMMARY (all info is approximate!)
Distance: 19km/12 miles circular route
Ascent: 250 metres
Duration: 5 hours walking
Grade: Intermediate, along good paths, with one gradual ascent
COST AND LOGISTICS
Cost: £10
Start: 10am Lewes Station
Finish: 4.30pm Lewes Station / Local pub
Recommended morning train from London
08:54 Dep: London Victoria
09:56 Arr: Lewes
Recommended train ticket
Off-Peak Day Return to Lewes
REVIEWS
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PRICE INCLUDES
- Guided hike planned and led by an experienced AAA leader, trained in Outdoor First Aid.
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Travel costs
- Lunch, drinks or any refreshments
- PayPal fees
RECOMMENDED KIT LIST (complete list)
- Suitable hiking shoes or boots
- Packed lunch and snacks
- Water - 2 litres recommended
- Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!)
- Warm windproof layer e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece
- Wicking base layer e.g. Polyester/Tencel/Merino
CANCELLING/REFUNDS
If you can no longer join the hike, please message the Host listed on here, and update your RSVP status to 'Not going', to allow others to take your place. If the hike is full, and you have messaged us and have changed your RSVP to 'Not going', we will refund you, less than the PayPal/Meetup fees. To obtain this, please email info@aaalondongroup.com after the event, with the email address you use on your PayPal account and transaction reference. If the hike is not full, unfortunately we will not be able to provide any refund.
QUESTIONS
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