Newhaven/ Black Cap farm / South Heighton circular

This walk starts from Paradise Park with a short walk through Denton and some woods to meet the path which will take us over the downs, through Black Cap farm and up to the South Downs way. Here we will walk along to the Radio Tower and turn back towards Fore Hill and South Heighton returning to our starting point. Some hills but lots of rewarding downland views and the option of refreshments back at Paradise Park.
Meeting Time : 10.30am
Meeting Place : Outside the toilets in Paradise Park car park.
Distance: Approx. 6.7 miles
Getting there & Parking : By train -17 mins walk from Newhaven station.
By bus - No.12 Bus stop Paradise Park.
By car -Free parking at Paradise Park.
Elevation : There are some 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 are optional refreshments available at paradise Park at the end.
Loos : There are toilets at Paradise Park.
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.