Walking, Running & Outdoors groups in Brighton And Hove

Hike Together

📈 Grade: 🥾🥾🥾Level 3.5/5 - with Bluebell and Wild Garlic SUMMARY: 🥾 ~23km | Circular Walk | Ascent: ~500m | Duration: ~6 hours 📍 Start: Stanmer Park entrance at 10:00 🚆 For trains and group/discounted tickets from London, please see below. 🏁 Finish: Falmer Station, approx. 16:00-17:00 ⚠️ Grassland, woodland, forest trail, chalky path, gravel tracks, hilly and uneven terrain. The route can be very muddy and slippery during the rainy season, so proper waterproof hiking gear and boots are essential ABOUT: Starting from Stanmer Park, this circular walk takes you into the South Downs through forested areas with patches of bluebells, offering stunning scenery along the way. There are public toilets at Falmer station. We begin and finish our walk at Stanmer Park, then catch the train back to Lewes and conclude our walk at a pub near Lewes Train Station. DESCRIPTION: The walk begins in Stanmer Park Nature Reserve, nestling under the South Downs. Stanmer forest features beautiful displays of English bluebells, typically blooming from mid-April to early May, as well as wild garlic (if lucky enough to spot it). We then head towards Standean and stop for lunch at the beautiful Chattri Memorial, which offers spectacular views of the sea, Brighton, and the South Downs on a clear day. Chattri Memorial commemorates the Indian soldiers who lost their lives during the First World War. After lunch, we continue our hike through the South Downs Way, towards Ditchling Beacon, with scenic, hilly terrain and panoramic views of the Weald and the sea. We then walk back through parts of Stanmer Forest and finish the walk at Falmer Station, and take the train back to Lewes, where our walk concludes at a welcoming pub close to Lewes Train Station, and we can relax and reflect on the day’s journey. --- 🌟 HIGHLIGHTS: Ditchling Beacon (the highest point in East Sussex) Chattri Memorial ( Stanmer Forest (

Brighton Outdoor Society

We are the Brighton Outdoor Society, the hike, bike and other outdoor activities club! The group strives to cater for a range of levels and interests when it comes to walking and cycling located in and around Brighton and Sussex. Our group is open to all ages, singles and couples of differing racial/ethnic/cultural/religious/political backgrounds. We are united by our love of the outdoors. The group is not-for-profit, but in order to cover the meetup fees, we require a £5 annual membership payable when signing up to your 2nd event. All members should strive to be as reliable as possible, editing their RSVP to 'not going' in good time. No showing to an event is unacceptable and doing so twice will result in being removed from the group. Check out the 'Our Calendar' tab for all upcoming activities. We look forward to seeing you at one of our events soon! Disclaimer: Group organisers and assistant organisers assume no liability; take part in the activities at your own risk. By being a member of the group you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any and all group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold the group's leaders, officers, or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property arising directly, or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an 'at will' basis. Everybody must behave in a responsible and respective manner; any inappropriate behaviour causing anyone to feel uncomfortable will result in being removed from group.

Sunday Walking And Talking (SWAT) – Brighton

Brighton

This is a group for people who enjoy a Sunday morning walk in the Sussex countryside in convivial company.  The walks will usually be roughly 3 to 5 hours in duration and will, where possible, be accessible via public transport. Walks can be either circular or linear but will feature at least some sort of refreshment point at the end of the route. Although the pace is not on a par with the Ramblers you should ensure before signing up for a walk that you can maintain a steady pace.  As a guideline, the Group usually walks at around two and a half miles per hour. Dogs are, in most instances, welcome but remember on many routes you may encounter livestock who can be particularly protective of their young in early summer (that’s enough disclaimers). Dogs are entirely the responsibility of their owners and it the owner's responsibility to ensure their dogs are on a lead when nearing roads or livestock.  The walks are free and open to all (even non-members) and any member of the group can suggest/organise a route – the more the merrier. Please be aware - There is always a risk of injury when participating in any outdoor activity so please be sensible and responsible. Always be prepared for adverse weather by bringing a waterproof jacket, warm clothes, and high energy snacks in cold weather and protection from the sun and heat in summer. Please wear sturdy footware. By RSVPing to a walk, you accept responsibility for your own safety, and agree that the Organisers and walk leader can be in no way held responsible for any injury incurred to yourself, your guests, or your or their dogs, in the course of the walk.

SouthDowns Strollers Social Society

The social activities group for 'Active Members' only, of the SouthDowns Strollers Tuesday Hiking Group. This is where our various non-walking & 'walking away' activities are posted, encompassing gigs, meals, art shows & exhibitions, theatre, along with any hiking weekends/holidays arranged but not the specific walks.