The Big Lemon runs walks in the Sussex countryside between April and October. We generally take the bus out into the countryside, walk at a leisurely pace for about 3-4 hours taking in the scenery and finish for lunch at a nice old country pub.

Most walks are between 4-7 miles long and aim to provide good exercise in beautiful country surroundings without being too strenuous, though some walks are quite hilly.

They are suitable for all ages from about 6 onwards, though younger ones are also welcome if you don’t mind carrying them part of the way!

All buses leave Old Steine (South) Stop S, Brighton at 10.30am and return about 4.30 – 5pm.

Walks for 2019

Easter Sunday 21 April: Ashdown Forest

Sunday 19 May: Seaford Head & the White Horse

Sunday 16 June: Ouse Valley & the Anchor

Sunday 21 July: Two Castles – Pevensey Levels

Sunday 18 August: Bluebell Railway

Sunday 22 September: Mount Caburn

Sunday 20 October: Seven Sisters

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We will start near the old Iron Age settlement at Kings Standing, home of the Aspidistra transmitter, and walk across the heather and gorse heathland with magnificent views across the Weald to the South Downs.

We will then descend into the valley towards the Airman’s Grave, a memorial to the six man crew of a Wellington bomber of 142 Squadron who were killed when it crashed in the forest on the morning of 31 July 1941 on its return from a raid on Cologne during World War II.  We will finish at the Foresters Arms pub in Fairwarp.

There is a wide variety of wildlife on the forest, including wild ponies and a huge variety of birds.

Walk details:

Start: Kings Standing, Ashdown Forest

Finish: Foresters Arms pub, Fairwarp

Approximate Distance: 5 miles / 8km

Pub: Foresters Arms

Departure Date & Time: Sunday 19 April 2019, 10.30am

Departure Point: Old Steine (South) Stop S, Brighton

Return in Brighton: Approx 5pm

Prices:

Adult: £9; Concessions: £7.50; Students: £6; Children: £4.50 Family (up to 2 adults and 3 children): £18

Click here to book yourself a space on the bus this Sunday