Balcombe Ardingly Circular

Join me for a scenic 10-mile walk through Sussex countryside.

This undulating route takes us past lakes, through woodlands, and along a section of the High Weald Landscape Trail.

We’ll pause for a short break around 3 miles in, at Wakehurst Place. From there, we continue through more woodland and open paths to our picnic spot at Ardingly village at approximately 6.5 miles where we will stop for c. 40 mins depending on how we are doing. There is a little shop, toilets and a pub in the village.

After lunch, we skirt Ardingly Reservoir, passing Balcombe Mill, before a final steady climb brings us back to Balcombe village.

Walk Details:
Meet at Balcombe Station car park. Train leaves Brighton at 9.58am arrives Balcombe at 10.25am. Recommend checking National Rail before leaving in case details change. If driving, station car park available (£3.60 for the day via the APCOA app- recommend downloading and registering in advance). Please car share where possible to reduce parking demand.
• Distance: 10 miles
• Pace: Ramblers moderate
• Terrain: Undulating with a fair number of climbs and descents; some uneven woodland paths.
• Footwear: Walking boots or sturdy footwear recommended

What to Bring:
• Picnic lunch
• Plenty of water

https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/balcombe-ardingly-circular

Difficulty: Moderate (https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking-hub/how-know-if-ramblers-walk-right-you)

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. The cost is very reasonable and there are also other benefits. Please then bring your membership card with you. Click for more information: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/membership

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The Brighton and Hove Group of The Ramblers and its leaders accept no responsibility for any claims arising from the activities of the group. All walk leaders must be fully paid-up members of the Ramblers Association.

All sporting and leisure activities have inherent hazards associated with them and rambling is no exception. In spite of the safety of members being the paramount concern, accidents will occasionally occur. It is important, therefore, that when entering into the activity, each member appreciates that they have a responsibility to identify the hazards and take all reasonable steps to eliminate or minimise the potential for an accident to arise.

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