The Longest Day - Lewes To Lido - Linear Walk

The Longest Day - Lewes To Lido - Linear Walk
Date - Tuesday 8th July 2025

Description - A celebration of the longest day, (poetic licence), and a birthday, with a LINEAR walk from Lewes Railway Station to Saltdean Lido, with refreshments on the beach at the end and/or a swim for the hardy.

This walk takes in some of the biggest skies and far reaching views on the south downs, along with a majority of the major sights. Birds of prey & skylarks provide the sounds and aerial displays and are a delight to watch.
There is one huge climb but it is on the line of least resistance, at the lowest point to cross, with lunch at the summit if weather and wind allow. If not, we have a more sheltered spot earmarked.
Distance - 12.5 km / 7.7m approx
Pace - Inclusive & Moderate
Elevation - 196m up & 195m down
Start time - 10:30 / 14:30/15:00 approx., depending on pace & heat.
Meeting Point - Lewes Railway Station
What 3 Words: Lewes Railway Station Start Point - https://w3w.co/betrayed.bulbs.revamped
Google Map Reference: V2C6+6FH Lewes, United Kingdom
Refreshments - Before Locally, On the Trail & After At The White Cliffs Or BYO.
Lunch - BYO Lunch - On The Trail with the view to the North Downs laid out before you.
Loos - Start (locally), Finish & On The Trail - Will Announce Suitable Locations
Getting There
Public Transport - Regency Route From Brighton to Lewes eg 28,29. Or train to Lewes. To return from Saltdean Lido, buses (12, 12A, 12X), run in both directions towards Brighton and Eastbourne.
By Car - Not Recommended Except As Car Share. Some On Street parking, charges apply - Buy enough time!
Difficulty Level, Hazards, & Conditions
One big climb, soley sheep, chalk trail slippery if wet. Heat is a possibility, so be prepared.

Guidance
Who We Are & How We Do Things
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 can't 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.
Finally
Have Fun!