Windmills, Devils & Swim – Long Hilly Country Hike

Walk length 16miles/25km Linear

A picturesque route from the village of Hassocks via the Clayton windmills of Jack and Jill to Devil's Dyke and then down to Shoreham-by-Sea via Edburton Hill along the South Downs Way with panoramic views towards the sea.

Features..
The impressive Clayton windmills also known as Jack and Jill which were both built during the early 19th century and are Grade I and II listed.

Devil's Dyke a 100m deep dry valley on the South Downs Way and a major local tourist attraction since the late 19th century. Another windmill coming back into Brighton, Blatchington Windmill which is a grade II listed smock windmill.

This hike is a chance to explore the South Downs down to the seaside town and port of Shoreham-by-Sea and perhaps have a quick dip in the sea which is also close to a pub.

Meeting

The hike is linear from Hassocks to Shoreham-by-sea and starts from Hassocks rail Station at 10.35am.
Meeting at London: Meet from 9.00am at London Bridge Train station to get the 9.36am train arriving at Hassocks at 10.34am.
At London getting group saves at 9.00am (may have to queue, please be prompt so we can get tickets and board the train when announced they can get busy).
The meeting point is London Bridge Train Station. Meet next to the main ticket office opposite the WHSmith. See photo below.

Please try to use facilities before arriving at Hassocks which has limited facilities.

Its is best to get a return to Brighton (Thameslink super off peak should be under £10 with a network card or group save (we get off at Hassocks). Then get a single from Shoreham-by-Sea to Brighton for the return journey. Should be £4.60 with a group save or network railcard

Cost, £15 approx with a discount using a network rail card or groupsave.

Cost/Meetup/organize fee: £7 cash on the day or you can do paypal (colin45@hotmail.co.uk, please do friends and family to avoid charges).

Please make a note of the organizers numbers - Colin 07709305681.

THIS IS A DEMANDING HIKE BOTH IN LENGTH AND WITH NUMEROUS HILLS, PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE HAPPY WITH THIS.

Lunch & Finish

Please bring a snack lunch and water for the walk. The walk should finish before 6.00pm with a lunch stop at Devil's Dyke. The time finishing may be earlier or later than stated depending on the weather and pace.

Walking Safety

Walking Safety: Walking is a great way to keep fit and generally very safe; however it does contain an element of risk. Before going on any of these walks you need to be reasonably fit and be prepared to be responsible for your own safety. You should wear appropriate clothing such as proper walking shoes, warm and wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. Please see our Terms and Conditions (https://www.meetup.com/London-Explorers/pages/Terms_and_Conditions/)

COULD EVERYONE PLEASE AVOID COMMENTS BELOW THAT ARE NOT SPECIFIC TO THE EVENT AS THIS GENERATES SPAM, JUST CHANGE YOUR RSVP IF YOU CAN'T GO. YOU CAN MESSAGE THE ORGANIZER, MANY THANKS.