Stanmer Park to Ditchling Beacon Circular - 9 miles

A circular walk from Stanmer Park Gates, through Stanmer Park, walking north to the South Downs ridge. Then west to Ditchling Beacon for a picnic lunch stop, before descending through Stanmer Woods, returning to our start point. Tea/pee break at Stanmer Village.

Full route map on Outdoor Active is here: https://www.outdooractive.com/en/route/hiking-route/south-east-england/stanmer-park-to-ditchling-beacon-circular-/281624246/?share=%7Ezxgwngrm%244ossidon

Getting there:-

By bus: Catch the #25 bus from Royal Pavilion (stop R1) at 09:58 which arrives at Stanmer Park Gates at 10:16.

By train: Falmer Station is 8 min (0.4 mile) walk away.

By car: Paid parking available at meeting point (Lower Lodges West).

Meeting point The walk will start by the cafe in the car park by the entrance gates just around the corner from the bus stop.

Grid reference: TQ 34266 08677 Nearest postcode: BN1 9PY what3words: ///strict.scared.vines

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wtTr3Vj8ya3LVZG5A

https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/stanmer-park-ditchling-beacon-circular-0

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.

For more information about the Ramblers' Association, see the Ramblers website https://www.ramblers.org.uk/