Newhaven to Firle circular - 12.5 miles
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A circular 12.5 mile HILLY walk from Newhaven Town station. We start by making our way along footpaths eastwards, including a short, sharp climb to Norton, then head along Poverty Bottom before a gradual climb up Heighton Hill to join the SDW to Firle Beacon (217m). We then head down to Firle for a well earned late picnic lunch after ca. 7.5 miles / 3 hours.
After lunch we head along a recently created (thanks to the efforts of Chris Smith!) new Byway, before climbing ca. 150m up to the Radio Station and then gently descending to South Heighton and on to Newhaven.
Catch the train from Brighton at 9.48, arrives Newhaven Town 10.17; Bus #12 departs Brighton station 9.35, arrives Newhaven 10.20.
If travelling by car please allow plenty of time to find parking in the nearby streets west of the river and walk to the start point!
https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/newhaven-firle-circular
Difficulty: Strenuous (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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