Firle, Alfriston & Berwick Circular - 11 miles, moderate
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Starting in lovely Firle village, this circular South Downs walk climbs to the ridge near Firle Beacon, where expansive views open across the downs and a line of prehistoric burial mounds.
The route then heads towards Alfriston over open chalk grassland and quieter valley paths, before continuing to Berwick. Berwick Church is a highlight, celebrated for its remarkable murals by artists linked to the Bloomsbury Set, while nearby Charleston Farmhouse adds another rich cultural note.
On the return leg, the walk passes Firle House before looping back into the village.
The carpark gets busy hence the 10 am start. Please car share if possible.
Picnic Lunch in Alfriston and after walk drinks in The Ram Inn, Firle
Subject to walk leaders approval we allow well-behaved dogs under full control of their owner. If you wish to bring your dog on the walk, please check with the walk leader before arriving for the walk.
Please note that there is a £2 payment required for non-Ramblers members to help cover our Meetup costs. Please help the walk leader by bringing the exact change.
Members of the Ramblers Association are welcome on any of our walks, but we would still encourage you to RSVP on Meetup. This will give our volunteer walk leaders an idea of how many are attending, and also to keep the numbers manageable. If, on the day of the walk, you are still on the waiting list and a Ramblers member, you can attend just let the walk leader know you are coming by adding a comment 'Coming as a Rambler'. You will find the start location via our website Our Walks (westkentwalkinggroup.org.uk).