Walks you can reach from Moulsecoomb by train
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Hassocks Station to Falmer Station (Sussex)
3m direct from Moulsecoomb.
12km. 3h30.
South Downs valleys, open chalk downland, ancient woods, parkland, and university campus. Can be muddy.
A shorter variant of Hassocks to Brighton – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Newhaven Town Station to Brighton Station (Sussex)
6m direct from Moulsecoomb.
18km.
Harbourside path, white chalk cliffs, clifftop and undercliff concrete paths, shingle beach, and busy seaside promenade and boardwalk. Exposed in high wind.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Hassocks Station to Brighton Station (Sussex)
6m direct from Moulsecoomb.
22km. 6h.
South Downs valleys, open chalk downland, ancient woods, parkland, university campus, suburban streets, and seafront. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Lewes Station to Brighton Station (Sussex)
6m direct from Moulsecoomb.
19km.
Chalk downs, open escarpment, quaint village, seafront promenade, and urban Brighton.
A variant of Southease to Rottingdean or Brighton – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Southease Station to Brighton Station (Sussex)
6m direct from Moulsecoomb.
23km.
Flat Ouse valley, riverbank, chalk downs, open escarpment, quaint village, seafront promenade, and urban Brighton. Can be muddy.
A longer variant of Southease to Rottingdean or Brighton – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Lewes Station to Southease Station (Sussex)
15m direct from Moulsecoomb.
Tough: steep ascents. 16km. 4h30–8h.
An essential walk! Escarpments, three distinct downland ridges, wide open chalk paths, panoramic views, historic town streets, and gentle valleys.
Highlights: Lewes.
Lunch stops: the Trevor Arms (1h30–3h in), or the Ram Inn, Firle (2h30–4h in).
End-of-walk reward: Courtyard Café at YHA Southease Hostel.
Lewes Station Circular via Glynde and Southease (Sussex)
15m direct from Moulsecoomb.
23km.
A rambler favourite! Three distinct downland ridges, wide open chalk paths, panoramic views, historic town streets, and gentle valleys. Three steep climbs.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Lewes Station to Seaford Station (Sussex)
15m direct from Moulsecoomb.
22km. 6h.
South Downs ridges, open downland, sweeping valley, remote hidden valley, coastal shingle beach, and recreation ground. Steep climbs.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Hassocks Station to Lewes Station (Sussex)
15m direct from Moulsecoomb.
17km. 5h30.
South Downs chalk grassland ridge, panoramic views to sea and inland, dew ponds, Iron Age fort, wooded climbs, riverside embankment, and historic town. Can be slippery.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Uckfield Station to Lewes Station (Sussex)
15m direct from Moulsecoomb.
20km.
River valleys, fields, woods, golf course, open chalk downland, South Downs escarpment, and historic town. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Glynde Station to Lewes Station (Sussex)
15m direct from Moulsecoomb.
6km.
A rambler favourite! Downland ridge via Mount Caburn, steep descent into Lewes, and chalk paths. Steep descent.
A shorter variant of Lewes Circular via Glynde and Southease – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Lewes Station to Plumpton Station (Sussex)
15m direct from Moulsecoomb.
17km.
Open chalk downland, South Downs ridgeline, woods, wetland, and farmland paths. Can be muddy.
A variant of Lewes Circular via Swanborough and Black Cap – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.