Firle Circular via Charleston

Meeting Time : 10.30
Meeting Place : In the car park of the Ram Inn/Firle village car park
Distance: 6.6 miles
Getting there & Parking : This walk is accessible by train from Glynde station, which is however 20/25 minutes walk from the Ram Inn. Hence if you do not have access to a car, it is suggested that you post a request for a lift in the 'comments' section.
If driving, the Ram Inn car park, which doubles as the village car park, is free.
Elevation : There is one very steep climb, but otherwise flat or undulating.
Pace: Inclusive, but everyone is encouraged to keep together as a group.
Refreshments: Please bring food and drink for a coffee and lunch stop on the way.
Refreshments are available at the end at the Ram Inn
Loos : There are toilets in the pub
Dogs : Welcome if on a lead, which is essential when livestock are around.
Route: This walk will take us from the village up to the top of the Downs, where we will walk along past Firle Beacon before descending a fairly gentle incline to the Old Coach Road. We will follow this track to Charleston Farmhouse before crossing fields to Firle Place and back to the village.
Important information:
Acceptance Of Risk
By RSVPing to an event you agree to have read all the following and 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.
Weather
The weather forecast can change, so keep an eye on Event Chat and messages in case the weather prompts a cancellation.