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More informationFor The Downs on Your Doorstep(Stanmer & Ditchling Beacon) leafletand other South Downs Bus Walks leaflets:Call 01273 292480 or visitwww.brighton-hove.gov.uk/countrysideandwww.brighton-hove.gov.uk/breezebuses

Bus informationCall 01273 886200 or 01273 292480 or visitwww.travelinesoutheast.org.uk

Visit Ditchling Museum in Church Lane,phone 01273 844744 or visitwww.ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.ukto

Lewes

Why takethe bus?

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79 bus

Devil’sDyke

77 bus

StanmerPark

78 busPatcham(Old Village)

5A bus

A trip to the Beacon by car can be veryfrustrating. Cars spill out from the car parkonto the surrounding road making accessvery difficult. So why not relax on the businstead? You can enjoy the countryside withminimal impact, bring a drink to enjoy withyour picnic or take one of the linear walks.

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FalmerStation

Hassocks Station

Jack & Jill Pub •WoodlandTrust Wood

• Clayton Windmills

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to Lewes

to Brighton

to Brighton

to Haywards Heath

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3 miles3 miles

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Buses tocity centre

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DitchlingBeaconDitchlingBeaconhas spectacular viewsacross the weald. Itwas an Iron Age hillfort,the steep northern slopeformed a natural defence. Ditchling Beaconwas one of the chain of fires lit to warn ofinvasions such as the Spanish Armada.It is now managed by the National Trust andSussex Wildlife Trust.

Ditchling Beacon lies in the heart of ‘TheLiving Coast’ which is recognised by UNESCOas a World Biosphere region that connectspeople and nature to pioneer a positivefuture for all in our world class environmentof downs, towns and coasts. Visitwww.livingcoast.org.uk/explore/best-places-to-visit

Ditchlingis a historic village withfine buildings, tea shops,pubs, a craft centre anda museum. The Romanroad from Hassocks toStreat and the ancientSaxon burial mound,Lodge Hill, are remindersof Ditchling’sdistant past. Breeze bus services run

weekends throughoutthe year. The summertimetable for the 79bus will be publishedin April.

Haveyou seen?See the two other ‘Breezeup to the Downs’ leafletsabout how to get toDevil’s Dyke & Stanmer Park.

Call 01273 292480for copies or go towww.brighton-hove.gov.uk/breezebuses

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Ditchling Beacon to Stanmer Park(2.8 miles)Take the 79 bus to Ditchling Beacon, walk2.8 miles to Stanmer Park (about 1 hr): fromthe car park cross the busy road and followthe South Downs Way to the east. You willneed an Ordnance Survey map or View Rangerto follow your route. Once you have reachedStanmer Village bus stop you canreturn to Brighton on the 78 bus.

The 79 bus will stop at all bus stops onits route. North of Woodbourne Garage, youcan also hail the bus to stop anywhere thatit’s safe for the driver to do so. This includesHollingbury Castle, Wild Park, Upper Lodges,Piddingworth Plantation and High Park Corner.

For enquiries or commentsBrighton & Hove City Council, Hove Town Hall,Hove, BN3 3BQ. Tel 01273 292480www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/breezebusesemail local.transport@brighton-hove.gov.ukBrighton & Hove Bus CompanyTel 01273 886200 www.buses.co.uk

Getting there...79 busroute

DitchlingBeaconDitchling Road

(Upper Lodges)

Hollingbury Park(Woodbourne Garage)

Ditchling Road(Surrenden Road)

Brighton StationTrains to Hassocks,

Haywards Heath,Lewes, Worthing etc.

Fiveways

Open Market

Old Steine+

Clock Tower

All buses areeasy access.

Saturdays, Sundays andPublic Holidays

On Sunday 16 Septemberthe 79 bus will only runbetween Old Steine andColdean Lane (‘Old BoatCorner’) owing to a cycle event.

+ Old Steine bus stops: Stop Uis in the southwest corner ofOld Steine.

* Continues to Brighton Stationon request to the driver.

Keep an eye outReport dangerous roadparking and vehicleproblems to the police on0845 6070 999.

for the 79 busTimetable

Events atDitchlingBeaconTo search for events go towww.nationaltrust.org.uk/ditchling-beaconSee also:• www.bahr.org.uk • www.carfreewalks.org• www.southdownssociety.org.uk

Fares (prices may change)

Adults Brighton to Ditchling Beacon £3 single,£5 Breeze Return (walkers can also use it toreturn from Devil’s Dyke or Stanmer Park!)There’s also a £3 Special Return to the Beacon,from London Road Shops and any stop onDitchling Road.

Children Up to two children (under 16) go freewhen travelling with an adult. BusID holderstravel for £1 each way. Other children(5 - 13years only) pay half fare.

National Bus Pass holders travel free.

Discovery tickets offer a day’s unlimitedbus travel in Sussex, Surrey, Kent and EastHampshire. Issued and accepted by most buscompanies: just buy on board the first bus youcatch! Family (5 people, max 2 adults) £17.50,Adult £9, Child £7.20www.southdowns.gov.uk/discoveryticket

NetworkSAVER issued and acceptedthroughout the route. CitySAVER not validfor travel to Ditchling Beacon. For details ofSAVER tickets go to www.buses.co.uk/faresor phone 01273 886200.

Rail tickets Show rail ticket(s) valid toBrighton or Hove and get two 79 bus ticketsfor the price of one, or a third off an individualticket (except SAVER and Discovery).

Bikeitby79Bus!Buses on the 78 & 79 routes to Stanmer Park &Ditchling Beacon have space on board for two bikes.There’s no charge for bikes and it’s first come firstserved. Please follow the driver’s instructions andmake sure your bike is secured safely.

Taxi numbers(in case you miss the last bus!) are:

01273 747474, 01273 204060,01273 414141, 01273 205205.

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WalksDitchling Beacon to Ditchling Villageand Hassocks StationUsing the Ordnance Survey Explorer 122map, footpaths, tracks and lanes will takeyou on a scenic descent to picturesqueDitchling Village (approx 2 miles). FromDitchling Village it’s then a 2 mile walk toHassocks Station – via West Street and asurfaced path alongside the B2116. Thereare frequent trains from Hassocks back toBrighton or to London.

Ditchling Beacon to PatchamTake the South Downs Way west for aboutone mile, then turn south west and followthe Sussex Border Path for about 2.5 milesdown to Patcham. Catch bus 5A fromOld London Road to Brighton’s city centre.

Ditchling toNewmarket pub/Housedean Farm (6 miles)From Ditchling Beacon Car park; cross theroad and follow the South Downs Way eastalong the ridge of the downs, after 2.5 milesmake sure you follow the SDW as it takes asharp turn to the right. Keep following theSDW, when you reach the A27 there are busstops either side of the road where you cancatch the 28 or 29 bus to Lewes (near side ofthe road) or back to Brighton (far side of theroad: there is a bridge to cross the A27).

It is strongly recommended you use anOS map when walking on the Downs. The maps forthese walks are Ordnance Survey Explorer 122 orLandranger 198. Available at good bookshops.

Brighton, Old Steine (stop U+) 10.15 16.15 17.15Brighton Station (stop D) 10.20 16.20 17.20Open Market, Oxford Street 10.27 16.27 17.27Fiveways, Ditchling Road 10.32 16.32 17.32Ditchling Road, Surrenden Road 10.35 16.35 17.35Ditchling Road, Upper Lodges 10.38 16.38 17.38Ditchling Beacon, Car Park 10.42 16.42 17.42

Ditchling Beacon, Car Park 10.45 16.45 17.45Ditchling Road, Upper Lodges 10.49 16.49 17.49Ditchling Road, Surrenden Road 10.52 16.52 17.52Fiveways, Ditchling Road 10.55 16.55 17.55London Road, Shops (stop S) 11:00 17.00 18.00Brighton, Old Steine (stop U+) 11.05 17.05 18.05

Brighton Station (stop D) 11.20 17.10* 18.10*

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South Downs Walks AppDownload the View Ranger App for freeon your phone from your app store, orvisit southdowns.gov.uk/viewranger

on your computer or tablet.Then register and searchfor the South Downs National Park, to view the entireSouth Downs walk and ride routes, trail guidebook,and navigator.

16 September 2018 – 27 April 2019 except 16 Sept & 25 Dec

This journey operates until30 September 2018 only

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