This walk takes us across fields to Bishopstone then through woodland to reach Rookery Hill where we will walk along the ridge with downland and sea views towards Newhaven. We will reach the coastal path via the Ouse Estuary Nature Reserve then walk back passing Tide Mills reaching the sailing Club for optional refreshments and a short walk back to our starting point.
Meeting Time : 10.30am
Meeting Place : At the bottom of the steps at back entrance of Bishopstone station on Marine Parade
Distance: Approx. 5.5 miles
Getting there & Parking : By train from Brighton and Lewes to Bishopstone station ( exit along end of platform signposted to seafront to meeting point at bottom of steps )
By bus - No. 12 .Bus stop Hill Rise ( 5 mins walk along Marine Parade to starting point)
By car -Free parking at the Buckle car park on Marine Parade ( 5 mins walk from starting point )
Elevation : There are two steepish but steady climbs.
Pace: Inclusive. We will be taking the ups and downs at the pace of the slowest person.
Refreshments: Please bring food and drink for a lunch stop on the way.
There is a refreshment stop at the Sailing Club at the end.
Loos : There are toilets at the Buckle car park and the Sailing Club.
Dogs : Welcome if on a lead
Acceptance Of Risk
By RSVPing to an event you agree to having had the opportunity to have read all the following & to agree to abide by the guidelines. You accept that any activity such as walking comes with its own dangers & challenges and on that basis you accept responsibility for your
own health & safety & will not compromise that of others. You agree that the organisers and walk leader can be in no way held responsible for any injury incurred to you, your guests, or your or their dogs, in the course of the walk.
Our Ethos
We are an inclusive social hiking group with walkers of all abilities, fitness levels, and health statuses, whose walks are accessible by public transport.
We walk at an inclusive but moderate pace & like to stay together. Should we concertina, we will regather, allowing people to get their breath back before moving on, particularly on the climbs.
Please treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself.
There is ONE walk leader per walk to avoid confusion.
We run group walks, we start together, walk together, lunch together & finish together.
Cancellations & Delays
If you cannot attend an event you have signed up for, please change your RSVP status to ‘Not Going’ as soon as possible, so no-one waits unnecessarily for you. If you are going to be late, please message. Some Walk Leaders will provide their phone number if requested as Meetup messages can be delayed.
Not changing your RSVP status or informing the walk leader may result in your being removed from the group.
Leaving A Walk
If you have to leave a walk early, even for a short period, ensure the Walk Leader knows and has acknowledged that.
Becoming ill Or Injured
If you become ill or injured during a hike, kindly inform the walk leader, or ask another walker to do so for you.
Kit & Provisions
Be appropriately clothed, booted, equipped & prepared for emergencies and have sufficient & appropriate drinks, food & snacks with you.
Pet Parents Four Legged Members
Dogs are important members of our group and always very welcome, however on a lead around livestock please, for everyone's benefit.
Weather
The weather forecast can change, so keep an eye on Event Chat and messages in case the weather prompts a cancellation.
