Truleigh no cobwebs here, just fresh air Perching atop t ... (14 miles/Moderate)

Metropolitan Walkers is part of the Ramblers, Britain's walking charity. All welcome for 3 'taster' walks, after which please join the Ramblers - info on the Met Walkers website

A walk of three parts. The first is a mostly gentle climb from built-up coast to South Downs ridge. The second is the main event – following that ridge westwards via Fulking, Perching, Edburton and Truleigh Hills. Be prepared for breezy weather, but a clear day should bring views to uplift the soul over countryside, villages and occasionally sea, including the sweep of the Adur valley. A quick descent then reaches the third, riverbank part, meandering to Shoreham Harbour.

Please bring a packed lunch so we can make good progress to the finishing pub before the hallows begin their een.

Terrain: Hills, riverbank.

Travel: Take 9:46 from London Victoria (9:53 Clapham Junction, 10:04 East Croydon), change at Hove (arr. 10:56, dep. 11:02), arr. Fishersgate 11:09. Buy return to Shoreham-by-Sea (NB Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex NOT Shoreham, Kent).

Grading: Moderate.
For an explanation of the gradings, please see the FAQ - please consider both the length and grade when choosing a walk.

Finish point: Shoreham-by-Sea station
More info: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/truleigh-no-cobwebs-here-just-fresh-air-perching-atop-downs