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Guided Group Walk - Highs and lows

A challenging walk but offering some of the finest views.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

Join our knowledgeable local guides for a walk taking you on a challenging route climbing up from the valley to the top of the Downs with fabulous views of the White Horse before heading down into Charleston bottom then climbing back up to the beautiful Friston Forest and down into West Dean . The final climb takes you up and onto one of the most spectacular views of the Cuckmere River. The walk then heads down to Exceat crosses the valley and turns back for a lovely stroll alongside the Cuckmere River back to Alfriston.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 03442491895

Meeting point

Meet by Main Gate at 10am.

What to bring and wear

Walking footwear is recommended as this walk is over rough ground.

Accessibility

The walk has three reasonably challenging ascents and descents. The walk will be supported by two guides. There maybe livestock in some of the fields.

Other

The duration of the walk is approx. 3 to 3.5 hours.

Contact info

Alfriston Clergy House

Upcoming events

Plant a Seed 

Plant a ray of sunshine.

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on
3 Apr to 5 Apr 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00+ 2 other dates or times

Let the Trees Talk 

Trees are our climate superheroes. A fun trail exploring the world of trees.

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on
3 Apr to 30 May 2026
at 11:00 to 15:30+ 17 other dates or times

Founders Talk 

130 years ago the newly formed National Trust purchased Alfriston Clergy House and to mark this special milestone a series of talks will run throughout this year.

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on
11 Apr to 30 May 2026
at 11:30 to 12:00+ 4 other dates or times

Alfriston Clergy House and its saviours 

An illuminating talk looking at the artists, designers and social reformers of the 19th and 20th century whose interests in conservation influenced how the Clergy House looks today.

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on
11 Apr to 16 May 2026
at 14:00 to 14:30+ 3 other dates or times