Hassocks to Brighton via Bronze-Age Barrows (10 miles/Moderate)
Details
Metropolitan Walkers is part of the Ramblers, Britain's walking charity. All welcome for 3 'taster' walks, after which please join the Ramblers - info on the Met Walkers website
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10-mile hike from Hassocks to Brighton. The route starts on a railway path towards Clayton, before taking on a very steep climb up the South Downs and then following open chalky paths towards Brighton. We will have a lunch stop on the way, at a Bronze-Age bowl barrow in Pudding Bag Wood. The route then descends rapidly into Moulsecoomb for the final stretch into Brighton.
Please bring a packed lunch.
We pass the two ancient parishes on the way, namely Clayton and Keymer; records of these go back to the Domesday Book.
Take care on the rougher sections, especially if conditions are wet, and along the roads. Appropriate footwear is essential. Dogs welcome!
There will be an arts festival /artists' open house in Brighton at the finish, in case it is of interest.
Travel: Take 10:00 from London Victoria (10:07 Clapham Junction, 10:17 East Croydon), arr. 10:56 Hassocks. Buy return to Brighton.
Meet in the car park on the east side of Hassocks Station.
Grading: Moderate.
For an explanation of the gradings, please see the FAQ - please consider both the length and grade when choosing a walk.
Finish point: Brighton
More info: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/hassocks-brighton-bronze-age-barrows