SOUTH DOWNS WAY, BEACHY HEAD, CIRCULAR

We meet for a 10.30 start at the bus stop at the YHA, down the hill from the Downs Golf Club, on the A259. BN20 8ES ///alone.soup.fetch There is a layby at the YHA for parking and if full there is a road almost opposite with unrestricted parking.

There are toilets at Beachy Head and a small cafe

A six and three quarter mile, very hilly walk with a total ascent of 968 ft. but no stiles. We walk up the road and turn left into the South Downs Way, where we carry on for a fairly short distance then turn right and cross the road to go down a bridleway, heading in a westerly direction. After about two miles we cross the road and head on up along the cliff towards Beachy Head, where we will stop for our lunch break, (don`t forget to bring a packed lunch). This is where we will see the most spectacular views of the walk and can look down to the beach to see the old lighthouse. After lunch, we walk North along the South Down Way which opens up a large vista of Eastbourne and eventually return to the YHA end of walk.

The walk is very hilly, but not muddy.

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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.
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We run group walks, we start together, walk together, lunch together & finish together.
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& appropriate drinks, food & snacks with you.
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around livestock please, for everyone's benefit.
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Finally
Have Fun