Wilmington Circular via the Long Man

Meeting Time : 10.30am
Meeting Place : Outside the gate of Wilmington Church, The Street, Wilmington
Distance: 6.2miles
Getting there & Parking : This walk is not easily accessible by public transport as the nearest station is Berwick which is 45/50 minutes walk. Hence it is suggested that those who do not have access to a car or a lift, post a request for a lift in the 'Comments' section.
Parking, which is free, is best anywhere along the side of the road (which is narrow) as near to the church as possible. There is also a free car park by the Priory at the end of the village but it is small and can get full.
Elevation : There are several long, steady but fairly gentle climbs.
Pace: The pace will be inclusive but everyone is encouraged to keep up together as a group.
Refreshments: Please bring food and drink for a coffee and lunch stop on the way. Refreshments available at the Long Man Inn at the top end of the village, at the end of the walk.
Loos : At the pub at the end of the walk
Dogs : Welcome if on a lead when there are livestock
Route: This walk will take us up and then down into Jevington via Folkington, where we will stop in the churchyard for coffee. We will then climb slowly from Jevington up to the South Downs Way and follow this across the top of the Downs, stopping at the highest point for lunch and splendid views. We then loop back to Wilmington, passing underneath the Long Man.
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.