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. |
Evening Walk – Wineham (near Henfield)Wednesday 6th August 2025The walk is 5 miles and is a circular from the Royal Oak Pub in Wineham, Wineham Lane. Meet at 6.45pm for a prompt 7pm start, it'll take about 2 hours. The Royal Oak is a lovely old pub, perfect to finish the evening in if you want to. Can people park in the lane and not in the pub car park. A flat walk through meadows by the Adur with a chance of seeing Barn owls. There is no public transport; if you would like to walk and need a lift I'll endeavour to match you to someone from your area who is driving. Please let me know if you'd like to come at |
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 |
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 |