Event Category: Day Hikes

Bank Holiday Staycation- Southease to Seaford (and a swim in the sea!)

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Weekday Walk- West Sussex Heathland and Temple of the Winds

Bank Holiday Staycation: West Sussex Heathland and Temple of the Winds

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Beginners Coastal hike-Hadleigh Castle and the Saffron Trail

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Weekday Hike- Seven Sisters and Beachyhead (and a swim in the sea!)

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Mayfield Lavender Farm and Henry VIII's Nonsuch Park, 14km / 9 miles linear hike

Mayfield Lavender Farm and Henry VIII’s Nonsuch Park, 14km / 9 miles linear hike

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Weekday Walk- Chilterns Classic: Ivinghoe Beacon and Ashridge Estate

Weekday Walk- Chilterns Classic: Ivinghoe Beacon and Ashridge Estate

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Richmond to Teddington Lock, Thames Path and Richmond Park - 16km / 10miles

Richmond to Teddington Lock, Thames Path and Richmond Park – 16km / 10miles

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Southease to Eastbourne- A long walk along the South Downs (+ swim in the sea!)

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Weekday Walk- Hassocks to Lewes South Downs ridgewalk

Hassocks to Lewes- a Lofty South Downs Ridgewalk

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Constable country, Dedham Vale and the River Stour

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