SOUTH DOWNS WAY, BEACHY HEAD, CIRCULAR

We meet for a 10.30 start at the bus stop at the YHA, down the hill from the Downs Golf Club, on the A259. BN20 8ES ///alone.soup.fetch There is a layby at the YHA for parking and if full there is a road almost opposite with unrestricted parking.

A six and three quarter mile, very hilly walk with a total ascent of 968 ft. but no stiles. We walk up the road and turn left into the South Downs Way, where we carry on for a fairly short distance then turn right and cross the road to go down a bridleway, heading in a westerly direction. After about two miles we cross the road and head on up along the cliff towards Beachy Head, where we will stop for our lunch break, (don`t forget to bring a packed lunch). This is where we will see the most spectacular views of the walk and can look down to the beach to see the old lighthouse. After lunch, we walk North along the South Down Way which opens up a large vista of Eastbourne and eventually return to the YHA end of walk.

Weather conditions can change on a walk, so please be prepared in what you wear and walking boots are recommended.

Well behaved dogs are welcome but must be on a lead where there are farm animals.

By attending this walk you are accepting responsibility for your own safety and the walk leader cannot be held responsible for any accidents or injuries that you might incur