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Long Walks

The Ramblers organises walks of all types: short, long, country, city, flat, hilly, gentle, energetic, etc.

The majority of walks are in the range of 5 to 15 miles. For those that like a challenge, below we've picked out some of the longer walks (15 miles and over) from our walks programmes.

If you're not a member of the Ramblers, you're welcome to come on one of these walks for no charge, though we do ask that after you've come on a couple of walks with us and wish to continue, that you join as a member.

Because of their length, these walks are relatively fast paced and quite strenous in nature. If you're new to walking then we recommend you start with our short walks first, and then move up to our regular walks, before embarking on these longer walks.

February to March 2010
 
Saturday 20th February  
Haywards Heath Circular — 18 miles, fast pace
Meet at Haywards Heath Station at 09:07 (train from Victoria at 08:17, calling at Clapham Junction at 08:52 and East Croydon at 09:03). Check train times the day before.
Fast pace but with 5-minute break every hour. Over undulating terrain. Pretty countryside along the northern part of the High Weald Landscape Trail to Balcombe and Hand Cross, returning southeastwards to Cuckfield and Haywards Heath. Lunch stop at the 'Red Lion' pub at Hand Cross but bring food with you.
A Group Walk led by the Hampstead & District Group.
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Saturday 13th March  
Devil's Eight — 18 miles, strenuous and fast pace
Meet at Hassocks station at 10:05am (train from London Bridge at 09:11 calling at East Croydon at 09:24). Check train times the day before.
Please note this walk will be fast and extremely hilly. It is suitable for experienced long-distance walkers only. Please bring a packed lunch.
This is probably the hardest 18 mile walk in West Sussex. It has challenging climbs but with great views as a reward for your efforts. Ditchling Beacon, Wolstonbury and Devils Dyke plus more.
A Mountain Fitness Walk led by the Metropolitan Walkers Group.
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Saturday 13th March  
Bishop's Stortford and Standon — 15 miles, moderate pace
Meet at Bishop's Stortford station at 10:50am (train from Liverpool Street at 10:10 calling at Tottenham Hale at 10:22). Finish back at Bishop's Stortford. Check train times the day before.
A Group Walk led by the Metropolitan Walkers Group.
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