A stroll from Falmer to Lewes, with bluebells all around!

Join Nelly and Stuart on this Easter weekend linear walk across the South Downs ending in Lewes. 

We set off from the entrance of Stanmer Park, one of Brighton city's largest parks, and is a unique example of an 18th Century designed landscape. Heading up the newly made path running beside the road leading to the Grade I listed Stanmer House that once housed a mistress of King George. Stanmer has a church, St. Laurence, next to the pond built circa 1838 and features a donkey wheel to retrieve water from the adjacent well. 

Walking through Stanmer village we head up through Millbank Wood then Moons Wood both of which played home to secret underground demolition squads during the Second World War. These men were the last resort in dire times and would demolish railway lines and bridges if the country was invaded. Hopefully we will see a few bluebells on the way up through the woods of Stanmer. 

The peak of our ascent is at Ditchling Beacon. The Beacon was an Iron Age hill fort and is the highest place in East Sussex commanding magnificent views across the South Downs. 

We then head east to Black Cap our lunch stop. Black Cap also has far-reaching and impressive views, is part of National Trust land and is a nature reserve.

Descending past Mount Harry hill, while the hill now known as Mount Harry was called Lewes Beacon, we make our way down the steep slope towards Offham pronounced "Oaf-um"

Crossing the railway line and the river Ouse, Following the river into Lewes this is where out walk will end. 

We will stop at a pub for a pint or two and you are more than welcome to join us, if not the station is a few minutes walk away. 

Dogs: Well behaved dogs are most welcome, but must be kept under control especially where there is livestock and cattle. 

Timings:   Whilst the leaders make all endeavours to keep the timing is accurate, it cannot be guaranteed and we may finish the event later than stated. 

New Members welcome! Please feel free to join this as your first OutdoorLads event. If you have any questions then feel free to message us, or go to the "My First Event" section under "About Us".

Waitlist: This event may become fully booked, however, if you'd like to attend and there are no spaces left, add yourself to the waitlist, places often become available closer to the date, and chances are you may still get a place.  And no double booking!!

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