Evening Walk – Knepp rewilded estateThursday 19th June 2025We will meet in the village of Dial Post, by the Green at 6pm, where roadside parking is available by the pub, the Crown. This guided stroll around Knepp rewilded estate is just over 5 miles and should take us around 2 hours, depending on the animals we may meet and wish to photograph. Knepp has free-roaming long-horn cattle, deer, pigs, Exmoor ponies and the famous white storks, which we hope to be lucky enough to see. This flat walk passes through open ground, the Hammer Pond, where kingfishers are often seen; then exits the estate to visit Shipley Windmill, re-entering into the deer park and up past the Castle. We will then walk past the mill pond, with possibly time to divert briefly to the bird hide. We continue on to the remains of the original Castle Keep on its mound before returning through the estate to the village and perhaps being tempted into the pub for a sundowner. Please car share if you can as the pub is often quite busy, or email me and I will try to coordinate lifts. There is a no 23 bus that visits Dial Post, departing Worthing at 17.09 and arriving at Dial Post around 17.45ish. But you'd need a lift back as the return route finishes at 7pm! Please let me know if you'd like to join us, and let me have your mobile number in case of a late bad weather cancellation. |
| Organiser: Sue Waton | email: |
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| Grid reference: TQ 154 194 Post Code: RH13 8NH what3words: : ///firming.twist.eyelashes Coordinates: W 0.356903, N 50.96312 |
Evening Walk – Bramber and River AdurWednesday 2nd July 2025This is a walk with lots of interest and stunning views across the Adur valley to the South Downs. The walk is just under 6 miles and very flat (unless we chose to return via the Downslink, when we will encounter a very short incline). It should take should take about three hours; we will have a short stop at the halfway point so that you can have a snack / packed tea and we will call in at the pub at the end on the way back to the cars. Please be ready to set off at 18.30 prompt. Please bring a packed tea. We will be parking at the castle; if you happen to arrive early then the castle is well worth a look round (and is free to enter) There are buses to Bramber (a number 2 I believe) Please email me with a contact phone number if you plan to attend. Please also let me know if you would need a lift or would be able to offer a lift. If you have a dog you are welcome to bring him / her but don’t forget a lead and a towel (if they like swimming!) To see the route click here |
| Organiser: Alison Edwards | email: |
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| Grid reference: TQ 185 105 Post Code: BN44 3WE what3words: : ///narrating.disgraced.disco Coordinates: W 0.31558, N 50.8826 |
Evening Walk – AshingtonMonday 19th May 2025We’ll meet at 6.15 at the Red Lion, Ashington, aiming to start walking by 6.30. The route takes us through woodlands which are full of bluebells in springtime but are beautiful any time of year. It’s flat and is just under 7 miles and can be completed in 2 hours 10 minutes not including any breaks. If the weather forecast threatens rain then the Wednesday evening is our backup. We can all slake our thirst at the pub after our walk-optional of course! Please let me know if you’d like to join our first evening walk of the season. Sue Waton |
| Organiser: Sue Waton | email: |
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| Grid reference: TQ 131 156 Post Code: RH20 3DD what3words: : ///imposes.spill.orbited Coordinates: W 0.39126, N 50.9296 |
Day Walk – Bracklesham BaySunday 29th June 2025For those who want to work up an appetite Michael will lead a circular day walk of approximately 12 miles with negligible climb, starting and finishing at William and Philippa’s house at 6 Garden Avenue, Bracklesham Bay taking a clockwise route to Itchenor and Chichester Marina before returning via Broomer Fram, Mapsons Farm, Batchmere’s Farm, Almodington and Earnley to rejoin those just going for the barbecue and social. If you wish to shorten the route a bus 52 or 53 can be caught back to Bracklesham Bay from near Birdham Farm on the A286. Please let Michael know if you intend to do the walk. You need to bring a packed lunch but there are places to stop for coffee either at Itchenor or Chichester Marina 9.45 am for 10.00 am start from 6 Garden Avenue, Bracklesham Bay Organiser: |
| Organiser: Michael Merritt | email: |
| Closing date for booking: 27/06/2025 | Upload trip photos |
| Grid reference: SZ 807 966 Post Code: PO20 8HX what3words: : ///discusses.noted.retrain Coordinates: W 0.856122, N 50.76404 |